Question

read the following sentence from chapter 29 of roughing it by mark twain. we could blast and bore only a few feet a day - some five or six. what is the likeliest meaning of the word bore as it is used in the sentence? a tire or disinterest b drill or penetrate c act like a windbag d roar like a wild pig

Explanation:

The word "bore" in the context of "We could blast and bore only a few feet a day - some five or six" likely means to drill or penetrate as it relates to making a hole or passage through a material (such as in mining or construction - like in the context of the book chapter). "Disinterest" means lack of interest, "act like a windbag" means talk a lot without substance, and "roar like a wild pig" is about making a loud noise like a pig. None of these other meanings fit the context as well as "drill or penetrate".

Answer:

B. drill or penetrate