Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . MRS. HALE ( examining the skirt ) : What does the word “examining” mean in the stage direction?

In a stage direction, “examining” means looking at something carefully and closely. Mrs. Hale is inspecting the skirt, so “looking very closely” is the best choice. The excerpt does not say she is specifically searching for clues or checking for flaws.

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