To prepare for the slippery slide down, riders put on a soft helmet and some arm pads. Then they lie on a mat. The mat has a pocket for their feet and a strap to hold as they slide. Workers can't secure, or attach, the mat to the rider so riders must hold that strap tightly all the way down. What does "secure" mean in this passage?

A. to feel safe.

B. to hold lightly.

C. to slide down.

D. to fastern firmly.​

Take some time to create a cultural inventory. note the components of culture that have defined you and list as many as possible here. then write about the ways your unique culture affects your communication, i need i don't know how to start it off .

Which of these novels is considered an important precursor to science fiction

Read the passage. when i consider how my light is spent ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, and that one talent which is death to hide, lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent to serve therewith my maker, and present my true account, lest he returning chide; “doth god exact day labor, light denied? ” in line 7 of sonnet xix by john milton, the speaker asks, “doth god exact day labor, light denied? ” what does his question mean? why must god make us suffer to work? what shall one charge god to work in the dark? how does god expect him to work when he is blind? is god trying me?