Meter? Maybe? Are there options to choose from?
Explanation:
He alone knew how deep was the deluded man's chagrin at the failure of the little plot which he fancied was prospering finely
"He's so unreliable!" she said crossly.
Since I learned shorthand, I can take dictation at eighty words a minute.
The magazine was read quite widely even by some of the hierarchy"
I gasped at the impertinence of the suggestion
With the rapture of great winds to blow
This question is about "Milkweed"
Answer:
D. A jackboot shoots him in the ear.
Explanation:
In an attempt to prevent Misha from leaving food for Janina and being captured and consequently killed, Uri attacks him. Uri pretends to kill Misha and shoots him, but misses the shot that hits him in the ear. Uri misses the shot, because he just wants to pretend he's shooting Misha, what he really wants is for Misha to run away and not get caught by enemies.
It means Alake was the answer that Victor has been searching for and the key to his problem.
Something along those lines.
Hope this helps!! :)