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Broad and deep, and still as time; Seeming still, yet still in motion. Is the time still? - English

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Question

Broad and deep, and still as time;
Seeming still, yet still in motion.

Is the time still?

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Solution

Yes, the time is still.

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Chapter 5.2: The River - Exercise [Page 143]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 5.2 The River
Exercise | Q B. 4. b) | Page 143

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