Final answer:
The word 'gripe' in paragraph 1 most closely means to complain. Support for this meaning can be found in a phrase from the passage where someone is shown expressing displeasure or annoyance.
Step-by-step explanation:
The word "gripe" most closely means to complain as it is used in paragraph 1. To best support this answer to Part A, one would need to look for a phrase in the paragraph that shows someone is expressing displeasure or annoyance. The specific phrase that would support the definition of gripe as complain would be contingent on the particular passage provided. However, common expressions that indicate complaining might include phrases such as 'continuously finding fault,' 'expressing dissatisfaction,' or 'moaning about something.'