English, 02.12.2019 23:31 lannor6586

"a sentinel at each end of the bridge stood with his rifle in the
position known as 'support,' that is to say, vertical in front of the left
shoulder, the hammer resting on the forearm thrown straight across the
chest -- a formal and unnatural position, enforcing an erect carriage of
the body
what is the meaning of the word sentinel as it is used in this sentence
from the passage?
a)
a feeling of emotion
b)
a man who stands guard
c)
a place for tools
d)
a support for a rifle

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