In your own words what does local shops mean?

I think local shops are places (like shops or boutiques) that are owned by people living in the community rather than typical larger chains.

b. and i with my fighting heart, i thought at

first / to steal up to him [the cyclops].   the cyclops’ actions first odysseus to take

action after killing his men and trapping in the cave revealed his intent of

doing them harm.   that is why odysseus

blinded him to enable him and his men to escape.

a simple sentence must have at least one dependent clause.