Moments - 2. The Adventures of TOTO - Ruskin Bond
S. No. |
Words |
Meaning |
1. |
Tonga |
A two-wheeler carriage used
in rural areas |
2. |
Trough |
A long narrow open container used for holding
animals food |
3. |
Wicked |
Slightly cruel but intending to upset anyone |
4. |
Beneath |
Under or below something |
5. |
Sparkle |
To shine brightly |
6. |
Delicacy |
Something pleasant to eat |
7. |
Scoop |
To pick up |
8. |
Shred |
Something that has been torn |
9. |
Blazer |
A type of jacket |
10. |
Fastened |
Attached, joined or fixed |
11. |
Messy |
Refers to disorder or untidiness |
12. |
Ornamental |
Decorative |
13. |
Wrench |
To pull something suddenly and violently |
14. |
Sociably |
Friendly or agreeable |
15. |
Pet |
An animal or bird that you keep at home for
pleasure |
16. |
Companion |
A person or animal that spends time with you |
17. |
Mischievous |
Behaving in a bad or annoying way though not
intend to harm others |
18. |
Unfortunately |
Unluckily |
19. |
Canvas |
A piece of strong cloth |
20. |
Onlookers |
Spectators |
21. |
Occasionally |
Irregularly |
22. |
Abode |
The place where you live |
23. |
Turnstile |
A mechanical gate consisting of revolving
horizontal arms fixed to a vertical post, allowing only one person at a time
to pass through. |
24. |
Quadruped |
An animal that has four feet |
25. |
Poke |
To appear or stretch out through something |
26. |
Prod |
To push or press something with your hand |
27. |
Triumphant |
The feeling of being joyful having
achieved a victory |
28. |
Stable |
A building where horses or cattle are kept |
29. |
Apparent |
Able to be seen or understood |
30. |
Halter |
A piece of leather strap or rope that is
tied around an animal's head |
31. |
Hay |
Grass that is dried and used as an animal food |
32. |
Haunch |
The back end of an animal |
33. |
Cunningly |
In a cleverly planned way |
34. |
Gradually |
Slowly |
35. |
Immerse |
To plunge or dip into a liquid |
36. |
Fasten |
To become firmly fix together |
37. |
Hop |
To jump on one leg |
38. |
Lid |
The top of a box or other container |
39. |
Haul |
To pull something with lot of effort |
40. |
Kettle |
A container for boiling water |
41. |
Explicitly |
In a clear or detailed manner |
42. |
Exaggerate |
To enlarge something beyond truths |
43. |
Spite |
Deliberately hurt, irritate or offend someone |
44. |
Stuff |
To fill with something |
45. |
Scream/Yell |
To make a loud, high-pitched sound |
46. |
Hurl |
To throw something with great force |
47. |
Determined |
Having made a definite decision to do something |
48. |
Chatter |
To make a series of quick high-pitched sound |
49. |
Realise |
Become fully aware of something |
50. |
Well-to-do |
Wealthy or prosperous |
51. |
Afford |
Have enough money to pay for |
Summary Points:
The story revolves around a mischievous monkey named Toto.
Toto lives with a family in a small Indian town.
The narrative is from the perspective of a young boy in the family.
Toto's playful and curious nature often gets him into trouble.
His adventures include stealing food, creating chaos, and causing problems in the neighborhood.
Toto bites the postman, Mr. Nath, which leads to a serious dilemma for the family.
The family decides to keep Toto tied up to prevent further trouble.
Despite his troublesome behavior, Toto is beloved by the family.
The story highlights the bond between the family and their unique pet.
It showcases the love and patience of the family as they learn to accept Toto for who he is.
This short story combines humor, warmth, and a heartwarming message about acceptance and love for a unique pet.
In the end, "The Adventures of Toto" is a heartwarming tale of a unique pet and the love and patience of a family who learns to accept Toto for who he is, mischief and all.
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