The following text is adapted from Sarah Orne Jewett's 1896 novel The Country of the Pointed Firs. The narrator is returning to the town of Dunnet Landing.

Question

There was something about the coast town of Dunnet which made it seem more attractive than other maritime villages of eastern Maine. Perhaps it was the simple fact of acquaintance with that neighborhood which made it so attaching, and gave such interest to the rocky shore and dark woods, and the few houses which seemed to be securely wedged and tree-nailed in among the ledges by the Landing. When one really knows a village like this, it is like becoming acquainted with a single person: the process of falling in love at first sight is as final as it is swift in such a case, but the growth of true friendship may be a lifelong affair.
As used in the text, what does the word "attaching" most nearly mean?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Endearing
A
Endearing
(Choice B) Confiscating
B
Confiscating
(Choice C) Fastening
C
Fastening
(Choice D) Harrowing
D
Harrowing

Answer 1

The word "attaching" in the context of the text most nearly means "endearing." Therefore, the correct choice is:

(Choice A) Endearing