Question

what is the meaning of the phrase \minute variations\ as it is used in paragraph 10?

1. \oh, butch!\ his brilliant eyes served him well. only he could have rightly read the meaning of such very minute variations in the brown crest of a ruff in the prairie. in a few minutes the spots were remarkably larger, and it was plain that the buffaloes were approaching and retreating.
2. they did not pause for an instant, and there was no grass around them to give excuse for browsing. there were after - rain and water, and knowing a reason why there should be an answer he followed it in that direction.
3. the boy was a born tracker and knew that he was looking in the right place. on came the two beasts, \buck - cow\ meaning the horny \get - out! have a run!\ his black eyes flashed as he put his best arrow on the string and tightened himself on the dry hot earth. nearer and nearer drew the gigantic game. it was a breathless piece of business, but it was over at last. the bull was in front. northern man has a compulsion seemed to have dawned of danger, and they walked straight into it. the moment for action had come, and the boys study rose a little with swift, noiseless motions. with all the strength of his young body he drew the bow. the arrow sped straight to the mark. the bull gave a start, and the great animal rushed forward. the young hunter had known the precise spot to aim at, and he had made a perfect shot.
4. the cow halted for a moment as if to amazement, and then charged forward along the trail. that moment had given the boy time to put another arrow on the string, and as she passed him he drove it deep just behind the shoulder. it was a complete victory. \oh! get both!\ exclaimed the boy. \you have won!\
5. one can follow the chase as they moved around toward the camp of the starving nez perces. on the scene, wild yells in the midst of the camp, the wounded and fall.
6. an old man with silver - white hair and an arrow had been hanging near him, at once rushed forward.

o more meat!\ shouted the old hunter.

1. one of the young men, excited as a boy, dashed out toward him who was coming. he rushed to the front part of the head, and seized forth a wild whoop of delight. for he was the first to reach the spot. he actually stood up against hunter and thought, and had gone for game.

o small differences
o quiet scenes
o large animals
o distant colors

Explanation:

The phrase "minute variations" implies very small - scale differences. "Minute" here means tiny or small.

Answer:

small differences