Which definition most closely matches the meaning of efface in line 9? Write the correct definition of efface here and explain how you figured it out.
To accurately determine the meaning of "efface" in line 9, I would need the context or the specific line or sentence where the word is used. Please provide the necessary information so that I can assist you in finding the correct definition of "efface" in that particular context.
To determine the correct definition of "efface" in line 9, we first need to find the sentence or context in which it is used. Once we have the sentence, we can analyze the surrounding words and context to infer the meaning of "efface".
Unfortunately, you haven't provided the sentence or any specific text from line 9, so I am unable to determine the definition of "efface" in this particular context. However, I can guide you on how to figure it out if you can provide more information, such as the sentence or additional surrounding context from line 9.
The definition of efface in line 9 most closely matches option D: erase (remove) from a surface.
I figured it out by looking for clues in the context of the passage. In line 9, it states, "they...raze it out of existence." This phrase suggests that "it" is being completely removed or erased. The word efface in line 9 has a similar meaning to "raze" in this context. Therefore, the definition of efface in this passage is to erase or remove from a surface.