Norman and Bella knew they were being followed. As they tried to bolt through the alley, they could hear the footsteps getting closer and closer. Norman panicked and wanted to shelter himself in the shadows, but Bella had a brilliant idea. She picked up a nearby stick, waved it at the dogs, and tossed it. They immediately went for it, and Norman and Bella walked away relieved.

1. Using context clues, you can determine that bolt means what?
to fasten
to tighten
to work
to run fast

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Norman and Bella knew they were being followed. As they tried to bolt through the alley, they could hear the footsteps getting closer and closer. Norman panicked and wanted to shelter himself in the shadows, but Bella had a brilliant idea. She picked up a nearby stick, waved it at the dogs, and tossed it. They immediately went for it, and Norman and Bella walked away relieved.

1. Using context clues, you can determine that bolt means what?
to fasten
to tighten
to work
to run fast

smart8thgrader · Answer

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capnkookcx · Answer

To run fast? o_o

helpblahblahblah · Answer

Run fast sounds right

capnkookcx · Answer

Because it is :P
Bolt in other words mean to run.

helpblahblahblah · Answer

Ik lol

hannahsmith2017 · Answer

D

anonymous · Answer

yup its to run fast XD cuz it says they were being followed so it most likely meant that they ran fast

anonymous · Answer

Bolt of lighting. Light goes fast. The speed of light. It's run fast as the others have said.