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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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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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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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Chapter 7: The Open Window - Exercise [Page 61]

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Chapter 7 The Open Window
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