CHAPTER 1. THE CONCEITED PYTHON - TOO FRIGHTENING FOR A PET!
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CHAPTER-1. THE CONCEITED PYTHON -TOO FRIGHTENING FOR A PET!
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] Welcome to SCC1970's Guide! Today, we are going to read and explore "The Conceited Python" by Ruskin Bond. To help you understand the core themes of family dynamics, a love for nature, and the hilarious consequences of an unusual pet, this comprehensive summary has been prepared specifically for your quick reference and study. Let's dive into the fascinating world of Grandfather's chaotic household and his mirror-loving python!
In this story, we see what happens when Grandfather brings home a four-foot baby python that he bought at the market for just four rupees. He calmly walks in with it around his shoulders, which instantly kicks off total chaos. Tutu the monkey runs away in terror, and Grandmother completely loses her temper because she absolutely hates reptiles. She demands that the snake be locked in the bathroom tub immediately while Grandfather goes back to find the seller. But the seller is nowhere to be found, and when the family goes back to the bathroom to check on the snake, they find the tub empty because the sneaky reptile has escaped through an open window.
The real drama begins when Aunt Mabel arrives for a three-week visit. On her third day, she lets out a terrifying scream in the garden and runs into the house looking white as a ghost, claiming a giant twenty-foot monster in the guava tree tried to eat her alive. Grandfather rushes out with an umbrella, but the snake vanishes, only to start popping up in the most unexpected places—like right from under a seat cushion! Terrified by these sudden appearances, Aunt Mabel packs her bags and leaves early.
Right after she leaves, the narrator catches the python on the dressing table, completely staring at its own face in the mirror. It turns out the snake isn't dangerous at all; it is just incredibly vain and loves its own looks. Grandfather uses this funny weakness to build a clever trap—a large cage with a mirror at one end and a juicy chicken inside. Sure enough, the python slides right in, eats the food, and curls up happily to look at itself. Grandfather and the gardener carry the cage deep into the jungle, but since the snake refuses to move away from the glass, Grandfather decides to leave the mirror behind, joking that it is the first time he has ever seen a snake fall head over heels in love with itself.
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] Welcome to SCC1970's Guide! Today, we are going to read and explore "The Conceited Python" by Ruskin Bond. To help you understand the core themes of family dynamics, a love for nature, and the hilarious consequences of an unusual pet, this comprehensive summary has been prepared specifically for your quick reference and study. Let's dive into the fascinating world of Grandfather's chaotic household and his mirror-loving python!
In this story, we see what happens when Grandfather brings home a four-foot baby python that he bought at the market for just four rupees. He calmly walks in with it around his shoulders, which instantly kicks off total chaos. Tutu the monkey runs away in terror, and Grandmother completely loses her temper because she absolutely hates reptiles. She demands that the snake be locked in the bathroom tub immediately while Grandfather goes back to find the seller. But the seller is nowhere to be found, and when the family goes back to the bathroom to check on the snake, they find the tub empty because the sneaky reptile has escaped through an open window.
The real drama begins when Aunt Mabel arrives for a three-week visit. On her third day, she lets out a terrifying scream in the garden and runs into the house looking white as a ghost, claiming a giant twenty-foot monster in the guava tree tried to eat her alive. Grandfather rushes out with an umbrella, but the snake vanishes, only to start popping up in the most unexpected places—like right from under a seat cushion! Terrified by these sudden appearances, Aunt Mabel packs her bags and leaves early.
Right after she leaves, the narrator catches the python on the dressing table, completely staring at its own face in the mirror. It turns out the snake isn't dangerous at all; it is just incredibly vain and loves its own looks. Grandfather uses this funny weakness to build a clever trap—a large cage with a mirror at one end and a juicy chicken inside. Sure enough, the python slides right in, eats the food, and curls up happily to look at itself. Grandfather and the gardener carry the cage deep into the jungle, but since the snake refuses to move away from the glass, Grandfather decides to leave the mirror behind, joking that it is the first time he has ever seen a snake fall head over heels in love with itself.
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] Welcome to SCC1970's Guide! आज हम रस्किन बॉन्ड की कहानी "The Conceited Python" (अभिमानी अजगर) को पढ़ेंगे और समझेंगे। पारिवारिक तालमेल, प्रकृति से प्रेम और एक अजीबोगरीब पालतू जानवर के घर आने से मचे मज़ेदार हंगामे जैसे मुख्य विषयों को आसानी से समझाने के लिए, यह विस्तृत सारांश खास तौर पर आपके त्वरित संदर्भ और पढ़ाई के लिए तैयार किया गया है। आइए दादाजी के उथल-पुथल से भरे घर और खुद के प्यार में डूबे इस अजगर की दिलचस्प दुनिया में चलते हैं!
इस कहानी में, हम देखते हैं कि क्या होता है जब दादाजी बाज़ार से मात्र चार रुपये में खरीदा हुआ एक चार-फुट का बच्चा अजगर घर ले आते हैं। वे इसे आराम से अपने कंधों पर लपेटकर घर में कदम रखते हैं, जिससे तुरंत ही पूरे घर में भारी हंगामा मच जाता है। टूटू (Tutu) नाम का बंदर डर के मारे भाग जाता है, और दादीजी का गुस्सा सातवें आसमान पर पहुँच जाता है क्योंकि वे रेंगने वाले जीवों से सख्त नफरत करती हैं। वे मांग करती हैं कि सांप को तुरंत बाथरूम के टब में बंद कर दिया जाए और दादाजी वापस जाकर उस बेचने वाले को ढूंढें। लेकिन वह सपेरा कहीं नहीं मिलता, और जब परिवार सांप को खाना खिलाने के लिए वापस बाथरूम जाता है, तो उन्हें टब खाली मिलता है क्योंकि वह चालाक अजगर खुली खिड़की से भाग चुका होता है।
असली ड्रामा तब शुरू होता है जब मौसी मेबेल (Aunt Mabel) तीन हफ्ते के लिए घर रहने आती हैं। उनके दौरे के तीसरे दिन, वे बगीचे में एक भयानक चीख मारती हैं और डर से पीली पड़कर घर की तरफ भागती हैं। उनका दावा होता है कि अमरूद के पेड़ पर एक बीस-फुट लंबे विशाल राक्षस ने उन्हें ज़िंदा खाने की कोशिश की। दादाजी एक छाता लेकर बाहर भागते हैं, लेकिन सांप गायब हो जाता है। इसके बाद तो वह अजगर एक दुःस्वप्न बन जाता है और सबसे अजीब जगहों पर दिखने लगता है—जैसे कि सोफे के गद्दे के ठीक नीचे से बाहर निकलना! इन अचानक मुलाकातों से घबराकर, मौसी मेबेल अपना बोरिया-बिस्तर समेटती हैं और समय से पहले ही चली जाती हैं।
उनके जाने के ठीक बाद, कहानीकार उस अजगर को ड्रेसिंग टेबल पर शीशे के सामने अपने ही चेहरे को एकटक निहारते हुए पकड़ लेता है। पता चलता है कि वह सांप बिल्कुल भी खतरनाक नहीं है; वह तो बस बहुत घमंडी (अभिमानी) है और अपनी ही खूबसूरती पर फिदा है। दादाजी उसकी इस मज़ेदार कमज़ोरी का फायदा उठाकर एक चालाक जाल बुनते हैं—वे एक बड़ा पिंजरा तैयार करते हैं जिसके एक छोर पर शीशा लगा होता है और अंदर एक स्वादिष्ट चिकन रख देते हैं। उम्मीद के मुताबिक, अजगर सीधे अंदर रेंगता है, खाना खाता है और खुद को देखने के लिए खुशी-खुशी कुंडली मारकर बैठ जाता है। दादाजी और माली उस पिंजरे को जंगल में काफी दूर ले जाते हैं, लेकिन चूंकि सांप शीशे से हटने का नाम ही नहीं लेता, इसलिए दादाजी शीशे को वहीं छोड़ने का फैसला करते हैं और मज़ाक में कहते हैं कि उन्होंने पहली बार किसी सांप को खुद के ही प्यार में इस कदर पागल देखा है।
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] Welcome to SCC1970's Guide! आज हम रस्किन बॉन्ड की कहानी "The Conceited Python" (अभिमानी अजगर) को पढ़ेंगे और समझेंगे। पारिवारिक तालमेल, प्रकृति से प्रेम और एक अजीबोगरीब पालतू जानवर के घर आने से मचे मज़ेदार हंगामे जैसे मुख्य विषयों को आसानी से समझाने के लिए, यह विस्तृत सारांश खास तौर पर आपके त्वरित संदर्भ और पढ़ाई के लिए तैयार किया गया है। आइए दादाजी के उथल-पुथल से भरे घर और खुद के प्यार में डूबे इस अजगर की दिलचस्प दुनिया में चलते हैं!
इस कहानी में, हम देखते हैं कि क्या होता है जब दादाजी बाज़ार से मात्र चार रुपये में खरीदा हुआ एक चार-फुट का बच्चा अजगर घर ले आते हैं। वे इसे आराम से अपने कंधों पर लपेटकर घर में कदम रखते हैं, जिससे तुरंत ही पूरे घर में भारी हंगामा मच जाता है। टूटू (Tutu) नाम का बंदर डर के मारे भाग जाता है, और दादीजी का गुस्सा सातवें आसमान पर पहुँच जाता है क्योंकि वे रेंगने वाले जीवों से सख्त नफरत करती हैं। वे मांग करती हैं कि सांप को तुरंत बाथरूम के टब में बंद कर दिया जाए और दादाजी वापस जाकर उस बेचने वाले को ढूंढें। लेकिन वह सपेरा कहीं नहीं मिलता, और जब परिवार सांप को खाना खिलाने के लिए वापस बाथरूम जाता है, तो उन्हें टब खाली मिलता है क्योंकि वह चालाक अजगर खुली खिड़की से भाग चुका होता है।
असली ड्रामा तब शुरू होता है जब मौसी मेबेल (Aunt Mabel) तीन हफ्ते के लिए घर रहने आती हैं। उनके दौरे के तीसरे दिन, वे बगीचे में एक भयानक चीख मारती हैं और डर से पीली पड़कर घर की तरफ भागती हैं। उनका दावा होता है कि अमरूद के पेड़ पर एक बीस-फुट लंबे विशाल राक्षस ने उन्हें ज़िंदा खाने की कोशिश की। दादाजी एक छाता लेकर बाहर भागते हैं, लेकिन सांप गायब हो जाता है। इसके बाद तो वह अजगर एक दुःस्वप्न बन जाता है और सबसे अजीब जगहों पर दिखने लगता है—जैसे कि सोफे के गद्दे के ठीक नीचे से बाहर निकलना! इन अचानक मुलाकातों से घबराकर, मौसी मेबेल अपना बोरिया-बिस्तर समेटती हैं और समय से पहले ही चली जाती हैं।
उनके जाने के ठीक बाद, कहानीकार उस अजगर को ड्रेसिंग टेबल पर शीशे के सामने अपने ही चेहरे को एकटक निहारते हुए पकड़ लेता है। पता चलता है कि वह सांप बिल्कुल भी खतरनाक नहीं है; वह तो बस बहुत घमंडी (अभिमानी) है और अपनी ही खूबसूरती पर फिदा है। दादाजी उसकी इस मज़ेदार कमज़ोरी का फायदा उठाकर एक चालाक जाल बुनते हैं—वे एक बड़ा पिंजरा तैयार करते हैं जिसके एक छोर पर शीशा लगा होता है और अंदर एक स्वादिष्ट चिकन रख देते हैं। उम्मीद के मुताबिक, अजगर सीधे अंदर रेंगता है, खाना खाता है और खुद को देखने के लिए खुशी-खुशी कुंडली मारकर बैठ जाता है। दादाजी और माली उस पिंजरे को जंगल में काफी दूर ले जाते हैं, लेकिन चूंकि सांप शीशे से हटने का नाम ही नहीं लेता, इसलिए दादाजी शीशे को वहीं छोड़ने का फैसला करते हैं और मज़ाक में कहते हैं कि उन्होंने पहली बार किसी सांप को खुद के ही प्यार में इस कदर पागल देखा है।
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 1. Conceited (kuh n-see-tid) – अभिमानी / खुद पर घमंड करने वाला
Example:
1. The python became conceited after looking at his beautiful body in the mirror.
2. Grandfather said that all the attention made the snake very conceited.
2. Commotion (kuh-moh-shuhn) – हल्ला-गुल्ला / शोर-शराबा
Example:
1. The arrival of the wild baby python created a big commotion in the house.
2. Tutu the monkey made a loud commotion before running away into the rooms.
3. Tolerant (tol-er-uhnt) – सहनशील / बर्दाश्त करने वाला
Example:
1. Grandmother was tolerant of birds and monkeys, but she hated crawling reptiles.
2. We must be tolerant when our family members bring unusual pets home.
4. Reptile (rep-tahyl) – रेंगने वाला जीव / सरीसृप
Example:
1. Grandmother drew the line at reptiles and refused to keep the snake inside.
2. The four-foot python was a scary reptile that frightened everyone in the family.
5. Responded (ri-spon-did) – जवाब दिया / प्रतिक्रिया दी
Example:
1. Grandfather responded with a smile when Grandmother told him to lock the snake.
2. Aunt Mabel responded with a loud scream when she saw the python in the tree.
6. Chattering (chat-er-ing) – दांत कटकटाना / बकबक करना
Example:
1. Tutu started chattering with fear as soon as she saw the dark snake.
2. The monkey’s teeth were chattering because the python was an ancient enemy.
7. Fainted (fayn-tid) – बेहोश हो गया / चक्कर खाकर गिरना
Example:
1. Grandmother nearly fainted when she saw the big snake wrapped around Grandfather.
2. Aunt Mabel almost fainted after looking into the terrible eyes of the python.
8. Strangle (strang-guhl) – गला घोंटना / दम घोंटना
Example:
1. Grandmother shouted that the dangerous python would strangle Grandfather to death.
2. A large python can easily strangle small animals before eating them.
9. Intention (in-ten-shuhn) – इरादा / नीयत
Example:
1. Grandmother had no intention of keeping the scary python inside her peaceful home.
2. Grandfather’s intention was just to study the behavior of the unusual snake.
10. Irritating (ir-i-tey-ting) – चिढ़ाने वाला / परेशान करने वाला
Example:
1. Grandmother found Grandfather's habit of buying strange pets very irritating.
2. It was irritating for the family when the python kept disappearing from the bathroom.
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 1. Conceited (kuh n-see-tid) – अभिमानी / खुद पर घमंड करने वाला
Example:
1. The python became conceited after looking at his beautiful body in the mirror.
2. Grandfather said that all the attention made the snake very conceited.
2. Commotion (kuh-moh-shuhn) – हल्ला-गुल्ला / शोर-शराबा
Example:
1. The arrival of the wild baby python created a big commotion in the house.
2. Tutu the monkey made a loud commotion before running away into the rooms.
3. Tolerant (tol-er-uhnt) – सहनशील / बर्दाश्त करने वाला
Example:
1. Grandmother was tolerant of birds and monkeys, but she hated crawling reptiles.
2. We must be tolerant when our family members bring unusual pets home.
4. Reptile (rep-tahyl) – रेंगने वाला जीव / सरीसृप
Example:
1. Grandmother drew the line at reptiles and refused to keep the snake inside.
2. The four-foot python was a scary reptile that frightened everyone in the family.
5. Responded (ri-spon-did) – जवाब दिया / प्रतिक्रिया दी
Example:
1. Grandfather responded with a smile when Grandmother told him to lock the snake.
2. Aunt Mabel responded with a loud scream when she saw the python in the tree.
6. Chattering (chat-er-ing) – दांत कटकटाना / बकबक करना
Example:
1. Tutu started chattering with fear as soon as she saw the dark snake.
2. The monkey’s teeth were chattering because the python was an ancient enemy.
7. Fainted (fayn-tid) – बेहोश हो गया / चक्कर खाकर गिरना
Example:
1. Grandmother nearly fainted when she saw the big snake wrapped around Grandfather.
2. Aunt Mabel almost fainted after looking into the terrible eyes of the python.
8. Strangle (strang-guhl) – गला घोंटना / दम घोंटना
Example:
1. Grandmother shouted that the dangerous python would strangle Grandfather to death.
2. A large python can easily strangle small animals before eating them.
9. Intention (in-ten-shuhn) – इरादा / नीयत
Example:
1. Grandmother had no intention of keeping the scary python inside her peaceful home.
2. Grandfather’s intention was just to study the behavior of the unusual snake.
10. Irritating (ir-i-tey-ting) – चिढ़ाने वाला / परेशान करने वाला
Example:
1. Grandmother found Grandfather's habit of buying strange pets very irritating.
2. It was irritating for the family when the python kept disappearing from the bathroom.
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 11. Crestfallen (krest-faw-luhn) – निराश / मायूस
Example:
1. Grandfather returned looking crestfallen because he could not find the snake charmer.
2. The boy felt crestfallen when he realized his favorite new pet had escaped.
12. Plucked (pluhkt) – पंख निकाला हुआ / साफ़ किया हुआ (मांस)
Example:
1. Grandfather brought a plucked chicken from the bazaar to feed the hungry python.
2. The cook refused to touch the plucked chicken until the snake was locked away.
13. Inquiries (in-kwahy-reez) – पूछताछ / छानबीन
Example:
1. After making several inquiries in the crowded bazaar, Grandfather found no trace of the man.
2. The family's local inquiries about the lost snake made all the neighbors very nervous.
14. Departed (dih-pahr-tid) – प्रस्थान किया / चला गया
Example:
1. The snake charmer had already departed from the market before Grandfather arrived.
2. As soon as the visitor departed, the house became quiet and peaceful again.
15. Stable (stey-buhl) – अस्तबल / घोड़ों के रहने की जगह
Example:
1. They searched the garden, the poultry shed, and the stable, but the python was gone.
2. The horses in the stable grew restless when they smelled a reptile nearby.
16. Startled (stahr-tuhld) – चौंका दिया / अचानक डरा दिया
Example:
1. A sudden, sharp scream from the garden startled everyone sitting on the verandah.
2. The narrator was startled to see the giant snake climbing up the iron ladder.
17. Terrible (ter-uh-buhl) – भयानक / डरावना
Example:
1. Aunt Mabel said the python had terrible eyes that stared at her from the tree.
2. The family went through a terrible time trying to locate the hidden reptile.
18. Queerness (kweer-nis) – अजीबोगरीब व्यवहार / विचित्रता
Example:
1. The narrator noticed a certain queerness in the way the snake admired its own face.
2. The sudden queerness of Aunt Mabel's behavior showed how truly frightened she was.
19. Glances (glan-siz) – नज़रें / झलक
Example:
1. The grandparents exchanged worried glances when they heard about the giant snake.
2. The boy cast quick glances around the bedroom floor to ensure the snake wasn't there.
20. Sallied (sal-eed) – तेज़ी से बाहर निकला / धावा बोला
Example:
1. Taking hold of his old umbrella, Grandfather sallied forth into the wild garden.
2. The brave gardener sallied out into the yard to help catch the hidden creature.
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 11. Crestfallen (krest-faw-luhn) – निराश / मायूस
Example:
1. Grandfather returned looking crestfallen because he could not find the snake charmer.
2. The boy felt crestfallen when he realized his favorite new pet had escaped.
12. Plucked (pluhkt) – पंख निकाला हुआ / साफ़ किया हुआ (मांस)
Example:
1. Grandfather brought a plucked chicken from the bazaar to feed the hungry python.
2. The cook refused to touch the plucked chicken until the snake was locked away.
13. Inquiries (in-kwahy-reez) – पूछताछ / छानबीन
Example:
1. After making several inquiries in the crowded bazaar, Grandfather found no trace of the man.
2. The family's local inquiries about the lost snake made all the neighbors very nervous.
14. Departed (dih-pahr-tid) – प्रस्थान किया / चला गया
Example:
1. The snake charmer had already departed from the market before Grandfather arrived.
2. As soon as the visitor departed, the house became quiet and peaceful again.
15. Stable (stey-buhl) – अस्तबल / घोड़ों के रहने की जगह
Example:
1. They searched the garden, the poultry shed, and the stable, but the python was gone.
2. The horses in the stable grew restless when they smelled a reptile nearby.
16. Startled (stahr-tuhld) – चौंका दिया / अचानक डरा दिया
Example:
1. A sudden, sharp scream from the garden startled everyone sitting on the verandah.
2. The narrator was startled to see the giant snake climbing up the iron ladder.
17. Terrible (ter-uh-buhl) – भयानक / डरावना
Example:
1. Aunt Mabel said the python had terrible eyes that stared at her from the tree.
2. The family went through a terrible time trying to locate the hidden reptile.
18. Queerness (kweer-nis) – अजीबोगरीब व्यवहार / विचित्रता
Example:
1. The narrator noticed a certain queerness in the way the snake admired its own face.
2. The sudden queerness of Aunt Mabel's behavior showed how truly frightened she was.
19. Glances (glan-siz) – नज़रें / झलक
Example:
1. The grandparents exchanged worried glances when they heard about the giant snake.
2. The boy cast quick glances around the bedroom floor to ensure the snake wasn't there.
20. Sallied (sal-eed) – तेज़ी से बाहर निकला / धावा बोला
Example:
1. Taking hold of his old umbrella, Grandfather sallied forth into the wild garden.
2. The brave gardener sallied out into the yard to help catch the hidden creature.
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 21. Emerge (ih-murj) – बाहर निकलना / प्रकट होना
Example:
1. Aunt Mabel had another fit when she saw the python emerge from beneath a cushion.
2. We waited quietly to see if the snake would emerge from the dark corner.
22. Mountain (moun-tn) – पर्वत / पहाड़
Example:
1. The travelers admired the snow-covered mountain shining brightly under the morning sun.
2. Climbing a mountain requires courage, patience, and strong determination. 23. Reflection (ri-flek-shuhn) – परछाई / प्रतिबिंब
Example:
1. One morning, I saw the python curled up on the dressing table, gazing at his own reflection.
2. The vain snake could not stop admiring its beautiful reflection in the glass.
24. Admiration (ad-muh-rey-shuhn) – प्रशंसा / तारीफ़ की भावना
Example:
1. The reptile looked at the mirror with great admiration for its own spotted skin.
2. Grandfather watched the python's self-admiration with a look of pure disbelief.
25. Vain (veyn) – घमंडी / अपनी दिखावट पर इतराने वाला
Example:
1. Grandfather remarked that the python was becoming vain and would now be easier to catch.
2. It is very unusual for a wild forest creature to be so vain about its looks.
26. Indefinitely (in-def-uh-nit-lee) – अनिश्चित काल के लिए / हमेशा के लिए
Example:
1. We could not have a large python prowling about the family house indefinitely.
2. Grandmother refused to let the dangerous guest stay in the bathroom indefinitely.
27. Prowling (proul-ing) – चुपके से घूमना / शिकार की तलाश में मंडराना
Example:
1. The narrator spent hours looking for the snake that was prowling around the property.
2. The chickens in the poultry shed were safe once the python stopped prowling near them.
28. Resembled (ri-zem-buhld) – मिलता-जुलता होना / समान दिखना
Example:
1. The python was curled up with something that resembled a happy smile on his face.
2. The long, thick rope left in the garden closely resembled the escaped reptile.
29. Fascinated (fas-uh-ney-tid) – आकर्षित / मंत्रमुग्ध
Example:
1. Evidently, the wild python was deeply fascinated by his own clear reflection.
2. The little boy stood completely fascinated as he watched the creature move.
30. Conceit (kuhn-seet) – अहंकार / अत्यधिक घमंड
Example:
1. Grandfather joked that the snake's extreme conceit made him try to look better for Aunt Mabel.
2. The clever trap was designed to target nothing but the python's personal conceit.
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 21. Emerge (ih-murj) – बाहर निकलना / प्रकट होना
Example:
1. Aunt Mabel had another fit when she saw the python emerge from beneath a cushion.
2. We waited quietly to see if the snake would emerge from the dark corner.
22. Mountain (moun-tn) – पर्वत / पहाड़
Example:
1. The travelers admired the snow-covered mountain shining brightly under the morning sun.
2. Climbing a mountain requires courage, patience, and strong determination. 23. Reflection (ri-flek-shuhn) – परछाई / प्रतिबिंब
Example:
1. One morning, I saw the python curled up on the dressing table, gazing at his own reflection.
2. The vain snake could not stop admiring its beautiful reflection in the glass.
24. Admiration (ad-muh-rey-shuhn) – प्रशंसा / तारीफ़ की भावना
Example:
1. The reptile looked at the mirror with great admiration for its own spotted skin.
2. Grandfather watched the python's self-admiration with a look of pure disbelief.
25. Vain (veyn) – घमंडी / अपनी दिखावट पर इतराने वाला
Example:
1. Grandfather remarked that the python was becoming vain and would now be easier to catch.
2. It is very unusual for a wild forest creature to be so vain about its looks.
26. Indefinitely (in-def-uh-nit-lee) – अनिश्चित काल के लिए / हमेशा के लिए
Example:
1. We could not have a large python prowling about the family house indefinitely.
2. Grandmother refused to let the dangerous guest stay in the bathroom indefinitely.
27. Prowling (proul-ing) – चुपके से घूमना / शिकार की तलाश में मंडराना
Example:
1. The narrator spent hours looking for the snake that was prowling around the property.
2. The chickens in the poultry shed were safe once the python stopped prowling near them.
28. Resembled (ri-zem-buhld) – मिलता-जुलता होना / समान दिखना
Example:
1. The python was curled up with something that resembled a happy smile on his face.
2. The long, thick rope left in the garden closely resembled the escaped reptile.
29. Fascinated (fas-uh-ney-tid) – आकर्षित / मंत्रमुग्ध
Example:
1. Evidently, the wild python was deeply fascinated by his own clear reflection.
2. The little boy stood completely fascinated as he watched the creature move.
30. Conceit (kuhn-seet) – अहंकार / अत्यधिक घमंड
Example:
1. Grandfather joked that the snake's extreme conceit made him try to look better for Aunt Mabel.
2. The clever trap was designed to target nothing but the python's personal conceit.
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 31. Paced (peyst) – चहलकदमी की / कदमों से चक्कर काटना
Example:
1. Grandmother paced up and down the verandah while waiting for Grandfather to return.
2. The worried boy paced around the locked bathroom door, listening for any strange noises.
32. Tolerable (tol-er-uh-buhl) – सहने योग्य / बर्दाश्त करने लायक
Example:
1. Having a quiet monkey like Tutu was tolerable, but a giant snake was out of the question.
2. The chaotic situation in the household became barely tolerable for Grandmother.
33. Gathering (gath-er-ing) – भीड़ / सभा
Example:
1. Grandfather impressed the gathering of eager children by slinging the python over his shoulders.
2. A large gathering of curious neighbors collected outside the market gates to see the snake charmer.
34. Squealing (skwee-ling) – चीखना / चिल्लाना
Example:
1. Tutu took one look at her ancient enemy and fled into the house, squealing with fright.
2. The sudden sound of a child squealing in fear made the gardener drop his tools.
35. Ancient (eyn-shuhnt) – प्राचीन / पुराना
Example:
1. The python is an ancient enemy of the monkey's race, causing natural terror.
2. Grandfather loved reading about ancient legends regarding mysterious jungle creatures.
36. Fled (fled) – भाग गया / रफूचक्कर हो गया
Example:
1. The terrified monkey immediately fled the scene as soon as the basket was opened.
2. The colorful birds in the garden fled when the long reptile climbed the tree branch.
37. Resist (ri-zist) – रोकना / खुद को काबू में रखना
Example:
1. Grandfather never could resist buying unusual pets whenever he visited the bazaar.
2. The boy could not resist peeking through the keyhole to catch a glimpse of the snake.
38. Display (dih-spley) – प्रदर्शन / दिखावा
Example:
1. The young four-foot python was on display to a large, excited crowd in the market.
2. The clever trap was put on public display in the front yard before being moved.
39. Promptly (prompt-lee) – तुरंत / बिना देरी किए
Example:
1. Grandmother promptly demanded that the scary reptile be thrown out of her house.
2. The boy promptly closed the open window to ensure no other animals could enter.
40. Awestruck (aw-struhk) – विस्मय में डूबा हुआ / दंग
Example:
1. In my awestruck presence, Grandfather bravely picked up the dangerous creature.
2. The village children stood completely awestruck as the giant snake stretched its body.
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 31. Paced (peyst) – चहलकदमी की / कदमों से चक्कर काटना
Example:
1. Grandmother paced up and down the verandah while waiting for Grandfather to return.
2. The worried boy paced around the locked bathroom door, listening for any strange noises.
32. Tolerable (tol-er-uh-buhl) – सहने योग्य / बर्दाश्त करने लायक
Example:
1. Having a quiet monkey like Tutu was tolerable, but a giant snake was out of the question.
2. The chaotic situation in the household became barely tolerable for Grandmother.
33. Gathering (gath-er-ing) – भीड़ / सभा
Example:
1. Grandfather impressed the gathering of eager children by slinging the python over his shoulders.
2. A large gathering of curious neighbors collected outside the market gates to see the snake charmer.
34. Squealing (skwee-ling) – चीखना / चिल्लाना
Example:
1. Tutu took one look at her ancient enemy and fled into the house, squealing with fright.
2. The sudden sound of a child squealing in fear made the gardener drop his tools.
35. Ancient (eyn-shuhnt) – प्राचीन / पुराना
Example:
1. The python is an ancient enemy of the monkey's race, causing natural terror.
2. Grandfather loved reading about ancient legends regarding mysterious jungle creatures.
36. Fled (fled) – भाग गया / रफूचक्कर हो गया
Example:
1. The terrified monkey immediately fled the scene as soon as the basket was opened.
2. The colorful birds in the garden fled when the long reptile climbed the tree branch.
37. Resist (ri-zist) – रोकना / खुद को काबू में रखना
Example:
1. Grandfather never could resist buying unusual pets whenever he visited the bazaar.
2. The boy could not resist peeking through the keyhole to catch a glimpse of the snake.
38. Display (dih-spley) – प्रदर्शन / दिखावा
Example:
1. The young four-foot python was on display to a large, excited crowd in the market.
2. The clever trap was put on public display in the front yard before being moved.
39. Promptly (prompt-lee) – तुरंत / बिना देरी किए
Example:
1. Grandmother promptly demanded that the scary reptile be thrown out of her house.
2. The boy promptly closed the open window to ensure no other animals could enter.
40. Awestruck (aw-struhk) – विस्मय में डूबा हुआ / दंग
Example:
1. In my awestruck presence, Grandfather bravely picked up the dangerous creature.
2. The village children stood completely awestruck as the giant snake stretched its body.
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[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 41. Puzzled (puhz-uhld) – असमंजस में / हैरान-परेशान
Example:
1. Grandfather looked completely puzzled when he opened the door and found the tub empty.
2. The entire family was puzzled as to how a thick python could vanish so quickly.
42. Gazing (gey-zing) – एकटक देखना / निहारना
Example:
1. The narrator saw the python gazing at its own smooth scales on the dressing table.
2. The snake spent hours quietly gazing into the smooth glass without moving an inch.
43. Prowled (prould) – तलाश में घूमा / मंडराया
Example:
1. The mysterious reptile prowled through the dark corridors of the house at night.
2. We checked every dark corner where the creature might have prowled during the day.
44. Displeasure (dis-plezh-er) – नाराज़गी / असंतोष
Example:
1. Grandmother openly showed her displeasure at Grandfather's expensive new purchase.
2. The cook expressed his deep displeasure about working in a kitchen with an escaped snake.
45. Intervened (in-ter-veend) – बीच-बचाव किया / हस्तक्षेप किया
Example:
1. Grandmother intervened before Grandfather could bring more wild reptiles into the living room.
2. The narrator intervened to calm Aunt Mabel down by offering her a glass of fresh water.
46. Overheard (oh-ver-hurd) – चुपके से सुन लिया / कान में पड़ना
Example:
1. The boy regretted his funny remark because Grandmother overheard it clearly.
2. Grandfather overheard the servants talking about a giant shadow near the garden wall.
47. Incident (in-si-duhnt) – घटना / वाकया
Example:
1. After this scary incident, the hidden python began to make a number of sudden appearances.
2. The family never forgot the hilarious incident of the snake falling in love with a mirror.
48. Evident (ev-i-duhnt) – स्पष्ट / साफ़ तौर पर दिखने वाला
Example:
1. It was quite evident that the python had no desire to leave its beautiful reflection.
2. The terror on Aunt Mabel's pale face made her extreme fear very evident to everyone.
49. Fitted (fit-id) – लगाया गया / सुसज्जित
Example:
1. The opening of the wooden cage was fitted up with a secure trap door.
2. Grandfather ordered a special frame that was fitted with a clear glass mirror.
50. Remark (ri-mahrk) – टिप्पणी / कही गई बात
Example:
1. The narrator made a witty remark about the python trying to look handsome for Aunt Mabel.
2. Grandfather's final remark proved that even wild animals can have strange habits.
[Call/WhatsApp: 9999702036] 41. Puzzled (puhz-uhld) – असमंजस में / हैरान-परेशान
Example:
1. Grandfather looked completely puzzled when he opened the door and found the tub empty.
2. The entire family was puzzled as to how a thick python could vanish so quickly.
42. Gazing (gey-zing) – एकटक देखना / निहारना
Example:
1. The narrator saw the python gazing at its own smooth scales on the dressing table.
2. The snake spent hours quietly gazing into the smooth glass without moving an inch.
43. Prowled (prould) – तलाश में घूमा / मंडराया
Example:
1. The mysterious reptile prowled through the dark corridors of the house at night.
2. We checked every dark corner where the creature might have prowled during the day.
44. Displeasure (dis-plezh-er) – नाराज़गी / असंतोष
Example:
1. Grandmother openly showed her displeasure at Grandfather's expensive new purchase.
2. The cook expressed his deep displeasure about working in a kitchen with an escaped snake.
45. Intervened (in-ter-veend) – बीच-बचाव किया / हस्तक्षेप किया
Example:
1. Grandmother intervened before Grandfather could bring more wild reptiles into the living room.
2. The narrator intervened to calm Aunt Mabel down by offering her a glass of fresh water.
46. Overheard (oh-ver-hurd) – चुपके से सुन लिया / कान में पड़ना
Example:
1. The boy regretted his funny remark because Grandmother overheard it clearly.
2. Grandfather overheard the servants talking about a giant shadow near the garden wall.
47. Incident (in-si-duhnt) – घटना / वाकया
Example:
1. After this scary incident, the hidden python began to make a number of sudden appearances.
2. The family never forgot the hilarious incident of the snake falling in love with a mirror.
48. Evident (ev-i-duhnt) – स्पष्ट / साफ़ तौर पर दिखने वाला
Example:
1. It was quite evident that the python had no desire to leave its beautiful reflection.
2. The terror on Aunt Mabel's pale face made her extreme fear very evident to everyone.
49. Fitted (fit-id) – लगाया गया / सुसज्जित
Example:
1. The opening of the wooden cage was fitted up with a secure trap door.
2. Grandfather ordered a special frame that was fitted with a clear glass mirror.
50. Remark (ri-mahrk) – टिप्पणी / कही गई बात
Example:
1. The narrator made a witty remark about the python trying to look handsome for Aunt Mabel.
2. Grandfather's final remark proved that even wild animals can have strange habits.
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Q1. How much did the python cost?
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Answer: The python cost four rupees, bought from a snake charmer in the bazaar.
Q2. Who was coming to stay with the family?
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Answer: The narrator's cousin, Aunt Mabel, was coming to stay with the family.
Q3. For how long was aunt Mabel going to stay?
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Answer: Aunt Mabel was going to stay with the family for a three-week visit.
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Q1. Why did Grandfather buy the snake?
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Answer: Grandfather bought the snake because he had a great love for unusual creatures and simply could not resist buying unique pets whenever he visited the bazaar.
Q2. Give a character sketch of the grandfather.
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Answer: Grandfather is an adventurous, kind-hearted, and eccentric man who deeply loves nature and animals. He is incredibly calm and patient, as seen when he walks home with a python around his shoulders or quietly handles his wife's anger. He is also quite clever and observant, quickly figuring out the python's vanity and designing a perfect trap for it. Moreover, he shows a humorous and gentle nature, refusing to hurt the snake and choosing to leave the mirror behind in the jungle so the reptile can stay happy.
Q3. On the basis of the story, mention at least three characteristics of Grandmother.
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Answer: Based on the story, here are three key characteristics of Grandmother:
1. Strict and Assertive: She firmly sets rules for the household, drawing a strict line at keeping crawling reptiles as pets and demanding the snake be removed immediately.
br> 2. Practical and Responsible: She worries about the safety of others, highlighting that the python could harm their pet monkey, Tutu, or scare away their visiting relative, Aunt Mabel.
br> 3. Tolerant yet Traditional: While she handles normal birds and animals like monkeys well, she completely loses her patience when faced with strange or dangerous wild creatures inside her home.
1. Strict and Assertive: She firmly sets rules for the household, drawing a strict line at keeping crawling reptiles as pets and demanding the snake be removed immediately.
br> 2. Practical and Responsible: She worries about the safety of others, highlighting that the python could harm their pet monkey, Tutu, or scare away their visiting relative, Aunt Mabel.
br> 3. Tolerant yet Traditional: While she handles normal birds and animals like monkeys well, she completely loses her patience when faced with strange or dangerous wild creatures inside her home.
Q4. A python's bite is not poisonous but it can swallow a live monkey and it can be a risky playmate for a small boy. Elaborate.
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Answer: This statement highlights that even though a python lacks deadly chemical venom, its pure physical power poses a serious danger. Pythons are constrictors, meaning they wrap their incredibly strong bodies around their prey to suffocate and swallow them whole. In the story, the family owns a pet monkey named Tutu, who is small enough to become an easy meal for a growing python. Similarly, for a young boy, a large wild reptile is unpredictable and strong enough to overpower or injure him during accidental handling. Therefore, keeping such a powerful creature loose around the house is a dangerous risk.
Q5. How they get rid of the baby python?
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Answer: The family gets rid of the python by smartly using its weakness—its extreme vanity and love for its own reflection. Grandfather builds a large wooden cage fitted with a mirror at one far end, and places a juicy chicken inside as bait. Attracted by the food and fascinated by its own face in the glass, the python crawls into the cage and happily curls up. Once trapped, Grandfather and the gardener load the cage onto a tonga and transport it deep into the jungle across the river bed. They open the trap door, but since the snake refuses to leave its reflection, Grandfather leaves the mirror inside the jungle with it, allowing the python to stay happy.
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