NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 9.0 – If I Were You
Class 9 English - Beehive
Last Updated: 23 July 2026
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Intruder
Meaning: A person who enters a place without permission.
अर्थ: अवैध रूप से प्रवेश करने वाला व्यक्ति
"The intruder entered the cottage silently."
Revolver
Meaning: A handgun with a revolving cylinder for bullets.
अर्थ: रिवॉल्वर, एक प्रकार की बन्दूक
"He pointed the revolver at Gerrard."
Melodramatic
Meaning: Exaggerated, overly emotional or theatrical.
अर्थ: अत्यधिक भावनात्मक/नाटकीय
"His reaction was melodramatic and over the top."
Nonchalant
Meaning: Calm and unconcerned; appearing casual.
अर्थ: उदासीन, लापरवाह
"He answered in a nonchalant tone."
Divan
Meaning: A long low sofa or couch.
अर्थ: दीवान, सोफा जैसा बेंच
"He sat down on the divan by the bag."
Paws (slang)
Meaning: Hands (used humorously as 'paws' for hands).
अर्थ: (हाथों के लिए) पैरों जैसा शब्द
"Put those paws up! the robber ordered."
Sympathetic
Meaning: Showing concern or understanding for someone.
अर्थ: समवेदनशील, सहानुभूतिपूर्ण
"He thought he had a sympathetic audience."
Emphasis
Meaning: Special importance or stress given to something.
अर्थ: जोरो-शोर से कहना, ज़ोर
"He asked the question with emphasis."
Inflection
Meaning: Change in tone or pitch of voice.
अर्थ: स्वर-उतार-चढ़ाव, आवाज़ की लय
"His inflection made the question clear."
Sarcasm
Meaning: Use of ironic remark to mock or convey contempt.
अर्थ: व्यंग्य, तंज
"He spoke with heavy sarcasm."
Speciality
Meaning: A particular skill or area of expertise.
अर्थ: विशेषता, कौशल
"Jewel robbery was his speciality."
Dandy (slang)
Meaning: Excellent or stylish (informal).
अर्थ: शानदार/स्टाइलिश (हेरफेर)
"He called the car a dandy bus."
Cops (slang)
Meaning: Police officers.
अर्थ: पुलिस, थानेदार
"There are few cops in the wilds of Essex."
Melodrama
Meaning: An exaggerated dramatic work or situation.
अर्थ: नाटकीय अतिरंजना, मेलोड्रामा
"The scene felt like a melodrama."
Gratuitous
Meaning: Unnecessary or unwarranted.
अर्थ: अनावश्यक, बेतुका
"He planned a gratuitous act of violence."
Hunted
Meaning: Being chased or pursued.
अर्थ: शिकारी, पीछा किया जा रहा
"He said he had been hunted by the police."
Elude
Meaning: To escape or avoid someone or something.
अर्थ: बचकर निकलना, चकमा देना
"He wanted to elude the police by changing identity."
Identity
Meaning: The characteristics by which a person is known.
अर्थ: पहचान, व्यक्तित्व
"The intruder planned to take Gerrard's identity."
Disguise
Meaning: Clothes or items used to change one's appearance.
अर्थ: भेष बदलना, वेशभूषा
"He packed a disguise with false moustaches."
Frame (v)
Meaning: To falsely incriminate someone.
अर्थ: फंसाना, झूठा आरोप लगाना
"He feared being framed for the crime."
Cottage
Meaning: A small house in the countryside.
अर्थ: कुटिया, छोटा घर
"He lived alone in a lonely cottage."
Veranda
Meaning: A covered porch or platform along the outside of a house.
अर्थ: बरामदा, बाहर की कड़ी छत
"He went out to the veranda for fresh air."
Cupboard
Meaning: A cabinet or closet used for storage.
अर्थ: अलमारी, दराज़
"Gerrard locked the intruder in the cupboard."
Disregard
Meaning: To pay no attention to; ignore.
अर्थ: उपेक्षा करना, अनदेखा करना
"He disregarded Gerrard's warnings."
Muddled
Meaning: Confused or mixed up.
अर्थ: उलझा हुआ, भ्रमित
"His thoughts seemed muddled and unclear."
Inspector
Meaning: A police officer or official who inspects.
अर्थ: निरीक्षक, जाँच अधिकारी
"The inspector will likely arrive soon."
Revolver (repeat?)
Meaning: -- duplicate --
अर्थ: --
"--"
Crook
Meaning: A criminal or dishonest person.
अर्थ: ठग, अपराधी
"The intruder admitted he was a crook."
