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प्रश्न
What was the human side to the photographer?
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उत्तर
The photographer stated, “I think the face would be better three–quarters full. The author was glad to find that he had such a human side to him.
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take sb on: |
to employ sb; to engage sb |
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paragraph numbers |
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1. |
homesick |
(3) |
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2. |
practically |
(4) |
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3. |
it pains me |
(7) |
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4. |
appreciate |
(9) |
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5. |
thoughtless |
(10) |
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6. |
exercise |
(11) |
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7. |
relief |
(13) |
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8. |
ghastly |
(14) |
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Almost |
it hurts me |
terrible |
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test the strength of |
understanding the difficulties |
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wanting to be home |
a welcome change |
not very caring |
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| clothes/curios | ||||
| Day 2 Monday | ||||
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- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
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