Excerpt 1
Among these unhappy mortals is the
writer of dictionaries; whom mankind
have considered, not as the pupil, but
the slave of science, the pionier of
literature, doomed only to remove
rubbish and clear obstructions from
the paths through which Learning and
Genius press forward to conquest and
glory, without bestowing a smile on
the humble drudge that facilitates
their progress.
Excerpt 2
I applied myself to the perusal of our
writers; and noting whatever might be
of use to ascertain or illustrate any
word or phrase, accumulated in time
the materials of a dictionary, which,
by degrees, I reduced to method,
establishing to myself, in the progress
of the work, such rules as experience
and analogy suggested to me.
Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts?
In excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving.
In excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries.
In excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time.
OIn excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.