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read the dictionary entry for jostle.
jostle\\ jos - el\\ v

1. to come in contact
2. to stir up
3. to exist in close contact
4. to push or shove

which definition most closely matches the meaning of jostle as it is used in line 17?
a definition 1
b definition 4
c definition 2
d definition 3

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the definitions:

• Definition 1: "to come in contact" (general contact).
• Definition 2: "to stir up" (implies agitation, not physical contact).
• Definition 3: "to exist in close contact" (static, not active interaction).
• Definition 4: "to push or shove" (active, physical interaction, common for "jostle" in context like crowded spaces, which aligns with the typical use of "jostle" in line 17 (assuming a context of physical interaction, e.g., in a crowd)).

Answer:

B. Definition 4