The second alarm circuit hadn't been connected up at the time.
Not too sure, but I take it that the book satisfies his need for imagination temporarily, but also awakens a tier of satisfaction to be met, be it for more imagination or not.
Answer:
Louisa May Alcott - Little Women
Stephen Crane - The Red Bandage of Courage
Frank Norris - McTeague
Hamlin Garland - Boy life on the prairie
Elizabeth Wetherell - Queechy
Explanation:
i believe the answer is
a) greasy and soapy
unctuous: (chiefly of minerals) having a greasy or soapy feel