I estimated he had a four-days' growth of beard, the four days he had been gone on the last foray after our men. His face looked burnt, tanned by the sun.

Denotative meaning of foray: a sudden short attack or raid

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I estimated he had a four-days' growth of beard, the four days he had been gone on the last foray after our men. His face looked burnt, tanned by the sun.
 
Denotative meaning of foray: a sudden short attack or raid

anonymous · Answer

Based on the barber's opinion of Captain Torres and his actions, which of the following BEST describes the connotative meaning of foray?
 
A.
negative and violent
B.
neutral and harmless
C.
positive and helpful
D.
negative and insulting

sandra_ · Answer

A. negative and violent