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Who was the tall man?

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Who was the tall man?

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The tall man was another policeman in plain clothes. He had been sent by Jimmy Wells to arrest Bob.

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

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 1. i) | पृष्ठ ३१

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Explain The afternoon turned black.


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threatened  predators  prey  continually

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or bite to save themselves. They struggle __________________ for food and water.

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Student 1: Do you know, how many problems I have to face when I decide to go anywhere?
Student 2: I can’t hear anything.
Student 3: So, sad! You both can’t walk or hear but my problem is more serious than yours. You know, I can’t see this beautiful world.

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Similarities Differences
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