When you look at the other words in the sentence in order to determine the meaning of a challenging word, you are

a. re-reading to better understand what you just read

b. analyzing interpretations

c. using context clues

d. comparing and contrasting

When you look at the other words in the sentence in order to determine the meaning of a challenging word, you are C. using context clues.

Explanation:

Context clues are hints that provide further information about a word or phrase that may be unusual or difficult. Authors use them as hints and readers use them to fully understand and define that word or phrase. This explanation may be inmidiately after the word or in another sentence.

honestly, is this even a but since you asked, he's probably at the store trying to get you food.