Pranshu's English Classroom (CBSE)

Class - IX [Beehive] Unit - 11: If I Were You by Douglas James (Play) Word Meanings 1. Intruder: a person who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent. 2. Paws: here, hands 3. Melodramatic: excessive emotions that are required for the situation 4. Nonchalant: not showing anxiety, interest or enthusiasm 5. Gypsies: nomads 6. Inflection: a change in the modulation of voice 7. Embrace: accept 8. Dandy: stylish, fashionable 9. gratuitous double: done without reason. 10. To beat it: to leave immediately 11. Posh: rich, showy 12. Pantomime: to mime or copy someone 13. Tribute: to show gratitude, respect or admiration for someone or something 14. Elude: escape 15. Dodge: to avoid someone, here, the police 16. Invested in: taken up, adopted 17. Cloak: cape, robe 18. Sunday-school teacher: used to indicate an honest man 19. Disguise: give a different appearance to hide one’s identity 20. Muddled head: confused mind 21. Frame: false 22. Props: things used by actors to change ap...

Introduction to Email Writing Email writing is a crucial skill that allows you to communicate effectively in both formal and informal contexts. It is widely used for personal and professional communication. A well-written email should be clear, polite, and structured, helping the recipient understand your message easily. Basic Email Format An email typically follows this format: 1.Subject Line: A brief, clear idea of what the email is about. 2.Salutation: A greeting to the recipient (e.g., Dear Mr. Smith, Hello, etc.). 3.Body of the Email: This is the main part, where you write your message. It should be structured in paragraphs. Introduction: A brief opening sentence. Main Content: The details or purpose of your email. Closing: A polite sentence to wrap up the message. 4.Closing: A sign-off phrase (e.g., Sincerely, Best regards, etc.). 5.Signature: Your name, and possibly other details like your contact information.                 Formal and In...

Unit - 8: A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal by William Wordsworth Glossary 1. Slumber – sleep 2. Spirit – soul 3. Seal – close / shut off 4. Human fear – emotion perceived from danger 5. Earthly years- (here) ravages of time 6. Motion – movement 7. Force – (here) power of her own 8. Diurnal: daily (“Earth’s diurnal course” is earth’s daily rotation on its axis.) Synopsis of the Poem The first stanza deals with the poets shock at the death of his beloved. He was enthralled by her beauty and never thought that he might lose her some day. Her death benumbed his senses and he ceased to perceive any kind of feeling or fear. His beloved the lively and lovely Lucy is no longer able to feel anything anymore and is beyond the reach of time. The ravages of time could no longer harm her. This realization brings about a sense of peace in the poet’s mind. In the second stanza the poet accepts death as an inevitable truth that everyone has to face. He tells us that his beloved is no longer alive and...