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Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.ducking back

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Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
ducking back

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ducking back: quickly going inside and then coming out.

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Q 1.1
Chapter 6.1: Silk Road - Exercise [Page 74]

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NCERT English Hornbill (Core) Class 11
Chapter 6.1 Silk Road
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 74

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