Answer:atmosphere (at' muh-sfir')
n. The gaseous mass or envelope surrounding a celestial body, esp. Earth.
n. A unit of pressure equal to the air pressure at sea level.
n. Surroundings; environment.
n. A dominant tone or attitude.
[Gk. atmos, vapor + Lat. sphaera, sphere]
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What is the meaning of the word atmosphere in the sentence below?
It takes a tremendous amount of energy to launch a shuttle beyond the atmosphere.
A.
definition 1 The gaseous mass or envelope surrounding a celestial body, esp. Earth.
B.
definition 3 Surroundings; environment.
C.
definition 2 A unit of pressure equal to the air pressure at sea level.
D.
definition 4 A dominant tone or attitude
Answer:
A. Mira is more mature than the other kids in the group.
B Mira is acting like a leader for the group of children.
Explanation:
"The motherly Mira intervened" The author uses the word motherly to describe Mira, meaning that she must be older than the kids, the kids must look up to her. She is acting like a leader by telling the kids to form a circle.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Embellishes Dr. Druings unusual fascination
