Question

1. \whatever he did had flourish. men who knew him at fort lincoln remember him well\ (53).

characteristic of something without action
stifled; unable to grow
characteristic of something that is thriving

Explanation:

The word "flourish" (used here as a noun form contextually) means to grow or develop vigorously, thrive. The context of people remembering him well aligns with his actions being successful/thriving, not stagnant or inactive.

Answer:

characteristic of something that is thriving