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.

alone =having no one else present.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

there is a sequence and logical steps to give an answer of a trouble.

1) strategy is necessary to develop an project idea.

2) to study and know the environment where you are going to work ( ecosystem).

3)   the materials resources to built the ideas.

4) to give a priority order in the context that you study. in this case human needs.

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