What was the purpose of ronald reagan's speech? a. to ask nasa for more funding for the net shuttle launch. b. to share in the loss of seven astronauts and express condolences with their families and nation. c. to discuss the dangers of being an astronaut. d. to convince children to become astronauts.

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?