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Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat. - English

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Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat.

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The policeman on the beat was strong. He had a well-built physique. He had an air of authority about. He had a sense of pride of being a guardian of peace and walked with a swagger.

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अध्याय 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [पृष्ठ ३१]

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अध्याय 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 1. a) | पृष्ठ ३१

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