NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 9.0 – If I Were You

Class 9 English - Beehive

Last Updated: 23 July 2026

Chapter Introduction

A clever playwright, Gerrard, outsmarts a criminal intruder who plans to kill him and steal his identity. Using his wit and quick thinking, Gerrard traps the intruder in a cupboard and saves himself from danger.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

एक चतुर नाटककार गेरार्ड अपनी बुद्धिमानी से उस अपराधी को मात देता है जो उसकी पहचान लेकर उसकी जगह बनना चाहता है। गेरार्ड चालाकी से उसे अलमारी में बंद कर अपनी जान बचा लेता है।

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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."

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