Read the definition. stalk

n.

1. the stem of a plant

2. a slender support of any thing, plant, or animal

v.

1. to pursue or hunt, usually secretively

2. to walk with long, stiff strides

Which sentence correctly uses the word stalk according to the first verb definition?

The arrogant major began to stalk before his troops, looking for any fault in their uniforms.

The stalk was so delicate that the slightest wind would snap it in two.

The crane's long leg looked like a thin black stalk against the newly fallen snow.

Adam was so jealous of Andrea's having other friends that he would stalk her when she went shopping with Lilly.

When mrs. jameson says "it (the desert) won't leave you cold," what does she mean?

Why does the author of exploring the titanic give background information about his youth and education? to show his lifelong love for the ocean

With crack on crack of thunder, zeus let fly a bolt against the ship, a direct hit, so that she bucked, in reeking fumes of sulphur, and all the men were flung into the sea. they came up 'round the wreck, bobbing a while like petrels on the waves. no more seafaring homeward for these, no sweet day of return; the god had turned his face from them. –the odyssey, homer read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.