As used in the novel (The Red Badge of Courage), if you cuff your brother, you are _____ him.
a. arresting
b. gesticulating
c. hitting
And you think it's … ?
If you truly don't know, look up those three words here: https://www.dictionary.com
Then look up those two words and decide. You may also need to go back into the book and read/re-read the section where that word occurs. Context makes a difference most of the time.
I will do that. Thank you.
while you're in the dictionary, check out "fisticuffs"
I believe it is c or a, but I'm not sure which.
You're welcome.
Let me know what you decide!