I need help please. This is passage and question: As used in the passage the words “arid velt” means:

A. An opening at the bottom of the river
B. A swampy basin
C. A densely wooded bank
D. A dry open piece of land

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explanation:

the sentences are -

it was all just as it was in the law courts. the doctor put on just the same air towards him as he himself put on towards an accused person.

i have identified the gerund in this sentence by writing it in all capitals.

gerund phrase: writing it in all capitals

gerund use: object of preposition