What is the best definition of a subordinate clause? a clause that has a subject a clause that depends on another clause to complete an idea  a clause that describes a noun a clause that expresses a complete idea by itself

I would say the answer here is "a clause that depends on another clause to complete an idea."

A subordinate clause cannot make sense on its own, so it needs to be attached to a main clause.

Example: I first met her in Paris where I lived as a small child. The bold text here is the subordinate clause.

..At least that's how I learned, lol. I hope this helps!

answer: common sense was the pamphlet that thomas paine used to convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciling with britain and to accept that independence was the only option to preserve their liberty.