The correct answer is "because"
"because" is a subordinating conjunction that connects the independent clause with an adverbial clause of reason.
The second option. Trust your goddess
Answer:
but whats the question???
Explanation:
Answer:
1) The act or process of withdrawing, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant.
Explanation:
We can see by how it's used in the passage that it's used as a verb, not as a noun, so we can eliminate 2. There's no military forces here, and this dog isn't retiring, so I'd say your best bet is 1, since the dog is withdrawing/retreating from the whip.