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प्रश्न
Which phrases/sentences in the text do you find difficult to understand ? Select a few and guess the meaning of each. Rewrite a simple paraphrase of each.
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उत्तर
I think the following phrases/sentences are difficult to understand :
- ‘Suggest masculine habitation. It means the room belonged to a man.
- My aunt will be down presently’. It means she will come downstairs.
- ‘Without unduly discounting the aunt: It means to think the aunt unimportant.
- Whirl of apologies : It means apologies in quick succession
- Rattled on : It means continued.
- Romance at short notice : It means finding occasion for fun and enjoyment, wherever possible.
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(Look up the dictionary for words that you are not sure of.)
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cheerful |
ambitious |
brash |
brave |
careless |
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heroic |
selfless |
heartless |
humorous |
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