Best explains how long it takes Friendship 7 to completely circle the earth? Go, John Glenn!” A With each hour-and-a-half orbit of Earth, Glenn watched the sun rise and set.” B “Five hours and 81,000 miles after he had taken off, John Glenn splashed down to a welcome….”

C “For almost four hours he waited, on his back, his feet pushed up in front of him.”

D “For twenty minutes, the capsule bucked and lunged while the temperature around it climbed.”

Read the excerpts from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language. which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.