Select the correct answer. Read the sentences from the passage and the dictionary entry.

(27) 'My client is willing to purchase the property on the terms originally proposed,' the lawyer was saying. 'He contemplates investing in it as a building site. Of course the timber would have to be felled—'

(28) A breeze passed through the treetops like a shudder. The younger man interposed:—

(29) 'I am sorry you should have had the trouble of coming here, but I have decided to keep the old place after all—stick and stone.

interpose

verb

1. to place something in between or to intervene

2. to put an obstacle or barrier in the way of something

3. to put in a remark or question in the midst of a discourse

4. to bring influence to bear on behalf of a party or person

Which dictionary definition best reflects the word interpose as it is used in the passage?

A.
Definition 4
B.
Definition 3
C.
Definition 2
D.
Definition 1

What do the metaphors suggest about collins's thoughts on aging? a.that he believes it is a frightening experience b.that he believes it is bearable in a loving relationship c.that he believes it only happens to the weak d.that he believes it happens to everyone

Desalination is expensive because it requires

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.