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Read the sentence below and answer the following question:

"Oh don't make me tarry here alone. Make your decision now, before you leave, and tell me if you will go sailing with me next week."
What is the definition of tarry in the context of this sentence? (1 point)
Covered with a thick black substance
To plan a visit
Ob
To make a long journey
Od
To wait

User Josh Dean
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Answer:

D. To wait

In this sentence, the word tarry means to wait. You can replace the word tarry with wait, and it makes perfect sense:

"Oh don't make me wait here alone."

Hope this helps

User Kheraud
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Answer:

To wait

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context clues in the text it says don't make me tarry here all alone. Then says to make the decision before you LEAVE. SO she is waiting

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