Question

DescribeLushkoff’sfirstattempttoworkatSergei’s.​

Answer 1

In order to chop wood, Lushkoff irresolutely pulled a billetof wood towards him, set it up between his feet; and tapped it feebly with the axe instead of hitting it hard. As a result, the billet wavered and fell down. He again pulled it to him, blew on his freezing hands, and tapped it with his axe cautiously. The billet again fell to the ground without being chopped.