The definition of antithetical is something that is contrary or opposite.
An example of something that is antithetical is eating meat if you are a vegetarian.
What the question I don't get it
Answer:
My next door neighbor, asked me if I would now his lawn while he was on vacation, neighbor, asked
Explanation:
The subject is what we are talking about, so its that. The rest is the predicate, or action. The simplest sentence we can get from this is "neighbor asked" which has a subject and a predicate.
I would say tense and uncomfortable because "it was undoubtedly hot" "he began to sweat" "began to throb in his ears" the sweat and heat makes it very uncomfortable also, the rumbling and throbbing sound makes it tense.
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