Josie says, “The trail ahead was steep, but that wasn’t why I was dragging my feet.” From this line, you can infer that Josie A is exhausted. B doesn’t feel like spending time with her dad. C is too hot to walk fast. D is feeling a sense of dread about something.

Read the excerpts from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language. which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.