Question

1. as used in the text, what does the word \good\ most nearly mean? the following text is from charles chesnutts 1905 novel the colonels dream. mr. french and mr. kirby work together. mr. french, the senior partner, who sat opposite kirby, was an older man—a safe guess would have placed him somewhere in the debatable ground between forty and fifty, of a good height, as could be seen even from the seated figure, the upper part of which was held erect with the unconscious ease which one associates with military training. a. reliable b. well - behaved c. talented d. considerable

Explanation:

In military - training, qualities like discipline and proper posture are emphasized. The description of the seated figure having its upper part held erect with unconscious ease suggests reliability and a sense of order, which are typical of military - trained individuals. "Reliable" is the quality that best associates with military training among the given options.

Answer:

A. Reliable