In this sentence, retain means to hold.
eg.
<em>As much as she tried, Sam could not retain the twins she was babysitting.
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Answer:
D, calculations
Explanation:
The dictionary definition of calculations is "an assessment of the risks, possibilities, or effects of a situation or course of action".
it describes the amount of discomfort he experienced so much so that he could not read his paper and his face had a disgusting expression
