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प्रश्न
Describe the man awaiting the arrival of his friend.
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उत्तर
The waiting man was pale and had a square-jawed, face with keen eyes. There was a little scar near his right eyebrow. His scarf pin was a large diamond oddly set.
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Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
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(iv) What was the effect of the challenge on her? What plan did the narrator have in mind regarding the conduct of the young ladies? Whose help did he seek for this?
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Bow |
cabin |
rudder |
cockpit |
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stern |
boom |
mainsail |
mast |
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- _____________________________
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A memorable journey
