It means c) rare
scarce means rare and copious is its synonym
vacant and occupied are antonyms of scarce meaning plentiful
hence, the double colon separating the pairs of words
Answer:
'over the cat' ?
Explanation:
This is a guess but from experience and other peoples answers I believe this it is because 'Martha' is a noun and a word not a phrase and same with each other individual word, same thing goes for 'the cat'
Maybe review over the text it’s talking about. I would help but there is not text for what you are needing help with. Try putting a photo of the text your questions are linked to? Then it would be easier to help with what your asking.
I'd say it emphasizes the dreariness of life.
B. She refuses to let him pity himself