Answer:
1) The act or process of withdrawing, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant.
Explanation:
We can see by how it's used in the passage that it's used as a verb, not as a noun, so we can eliminate 2. There's no military forces here, and this dog isn't retiring, so I'd say your best bet is 1, since the dog is withdrawing/retreating from the whip.
Answer:
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Explanation:
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Answer:
St. Augustine was really a religious scholar and theorist of Christianity. He focused on equality and reconciliation, and in the new world, his ideas are still being used.
Explanation:
Emperor makes his case clearer and improves his reputation by citing such an influential figure in the world of ideology, and proving that he held the same perspective as he's ever been.
