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Thus ending, he hastily lifted the wicket, And out of the door turned the poor little cricket, Explain the second line. - English

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Thus ending, he hastily lifted the wicket,
And out of the door turned the poor little cricket,

Explain the second line.

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Solution

Since the ant closed the door, the poor little cricket had to turn and go away.

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Chapter 4.2: The Ant and the Cricket - Exercise [Page 118]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 4.2 The Ant and the Cricket
Exercise | Q A. 8. b) | Page 118

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