Question

Which detail from the story provides the best clue for the meaning of stalwart in paragraph 2? a"Trying doors a he went,twirling his club"
b) "with many intricate and artful movements"
c) "cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare"
d) "a fine picture of a guardian of the peace"

Answer 1

Answer:

c) "cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare"

Explanation:

A stalwart is a hardworking, and dependable person.

Therefore, the detail from the story that provides the best clue of the meaning of the word "stalwart" in paragraph 2 is option C because it casts the image of someone who takes his job very seriously.