The question above is incomplete, the options attached to the question are listed below:
A) The walk from prison to scaffolding
grew farther over the years as the town expanded.
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B) The walk from prison to scaffolding seemed a long and treacherous journey to
Hester.</span>
C) The walk from prison to scaffolding was short, but the onlookers were a
violent crowd.
D) The walk from prison to scaffolding was both emotionally and physically
painful for Hester.
ANSWER
The correct option is B.
What the passage given above is saying is that, the distance from the prison door to the market place is not far, but the shame that Hester experienced as a result of those who thronged to see her makes the journey a long one for her.
Answer: To block, impede, prevent
Explanation: Vocab
The puppy running through the grocery store was the first 1)clue something was wrong. Diana stood next to the 2)fruit and vegetable section. She looked at a 3)bunch of bananas but chose orange instead. Suddenly, the 4)young dog jumped into Diana's cart! It tore open a loaf of bread, causing a 5)crumb to fly into Diana's face. Startled, Diana squeezed the orange and 6)juice exploded all over Diana and a nearby man. He was 7)rude to Diana. He began to 8)argue with her. He said it was all his fault that his business 9)suit was ruined! One worker had to 10)rescue the dog. The cleaning 11)crew had to mop the floor.
Yes, arcade is a common noun. A common noun is a person, place, or thing.
