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प्रश्न
Notice these words and expressions in the text.
Infer their meaning from the context.
1. blew over 2. was struck dumb
3. catapulted into 4. a coat of mail
5. played into their hands 6. the favourite haunt
7. heard a bell ringing
उत्तर
blew over: give a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
was struck dumb: render speechless, as by surprise or shock
catapulted into: to shoot forth or launch
a coat of mail: an armoured coat made of chain mail, interlinked rings, or overlapping metal plates
played into their hands: to act or behave so as to give an advantage to (an opponent).
the favourite haunt: a frequently visited place
heard a beU ringing: stirring an often indistinct memory
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