Excerpt from: the catching of unshelled fish
olive green (myrtle reed)

an unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.

which is the correct meaning for elusive as it is used in this sentence?
a)
nonsensical
b)
unable to be seen
c)
to make beautiful, as by ornamentation
d)
tending to escape capture or comprehension