Why does lovborg not want to go to judge brack's party?

he wants to be working on his book with thea.
he fears that he will drink.
he wants to be with hedda.
he fears that he will get in a fight with brack.

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.

In writing, an idea map is a writing plan similar to: a)an outline. b)an illustration. c)a conclusion. d)a graphic.

What is the reasoning in this argument?