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What were the strange things about the men on the mountains? - English

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What were the strange things about the men on the mountains?

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  1. They all were dressed the same way.
  2. They all had beards of various shapes and colours.
  3. Their faces were serious.
  4. They were completely silent.
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Chapter 5.2: Rip Van Winkle - Let's write [Page 88]

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Chapter 5.2 Rip Van Winkle
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