A lieutenant stood at the right of the line, the point of his sword upon the
ground, his left hand resting upon his right. Excepting the group of four at the
center of the bridge, not a man moved. The company faced the bridge, staring
stonily, motionless. The sentinels, facing the banks of the stream, might have
been statues to adorn the bridge. The captain stood with folded arms, silent,
observing the work of his subordinates, but making no sign.
The sentinels, facing the banks of the stream, might have been statues to adorn
the bridge. What is the meaning of the word adorn as used in this sentence from
paragraph two?
A) to please
B) to equip
C) to furnish
O
D) to decorate