Answer:
c.) Jonathan learns that he must be less persistent with the mine owners if he wants the offices to open anytime soon.
Explanation:
Secure is a verb because it is an action.
For example: Maria wanted to secure her seat belt in the car, on the way to school.
Fact: a noun is a person, place, or thing.
For example: Toys 'R' Us is a place
Jenny is a person
and a bowl is a thing
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The answer is D or It prevents that person from exploring within.