‘a curtain of sea mist’ what english technique has been used here? ? you x

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

An conflict is when a character has a problem with another character, nature, society, or fate.