Excerpt from: the catching of unshelled fish
olive green (myrtle reed)

an unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.

which is the correct meaning for elusive as it is used in this sentence?
a)
nonsensical
b)
unable to be seen
c)
to make beautiful, as by ornamentation
d)
tending to escape capture or comprehension

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere