The nurse left the breakfast trolley unattended. The two boys took the trolley for their fun.

In some countries the tea pots are fitted with dangling baskets under the spot. This is to catch the stray leaves which are supposed to be harmful.

A note on tea preparation is important because tea has stayed as part of civilization of many countries. Moreover tea preparation has become a subject of disputes.

The boys were childish and innocent. Nicola had a very attractive smile. In the faces of those boys there was seriousness which was far beyond their years.

They bought the biggest basket of stravberries from the two boys.

In the sixth stage man's life is associated with the "shrunk shank".

Infant is the first stage of human life.

In the grand finale the silverware and plates were scattered and the nurse was angry with the boys who were responsible for that.

The tree will be remembered out of love and not just because it cannot be forgotten. So the tree will be remembered forever.

During the night a bird produces sweet sound which is like a song. It goes on as it has no end.

The author calls those who would like to drink tea with sugar 'misguided youth. He advises them to taste tea without sugar for two weeks. Then they will begin to like tea without sugar.

Army tea tastes of grease and whitewash.

As the gate was opened to the enemies, the soldiers did not have time to stop them. So the narrator felt that they were helpless.

A wizened warder had let the enemies in.

Lucia was ailing from tuberculosis of the spine.

Though the boys earned enough money, they did not spend money on clothes and food because they had to pay every week for the treatment of their sister.

The trolley driver had a hole in his heart and it was closed by Dr. Barnard. The boy came back to the hospital with a malignant tumour of the bone. A few days before the trolley incident, his shoulder and arm were amputated.

The author says that one should select Indian or Ceylonese tea. China tea may be economical but there is not much stimulation in it. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic after drinking it.

They lost their father in the War. They had a comfortable life before the death of their father. Shorty after they lost their house in bombing. So the three children were thrown into the street. They all suffered from near starvation and severe cold. For few months they lived in a make - shift shelter they managed to build. Then the girl was affected by tuberculosis.

Title	A Nice Cup of Tea
Author	George Orwell
Theme	Perfect preparation of Tea with all essences

This is curious, not only because tea is one of the main stays of civilization in this country, but because the best manner of making it is the subject of violent disputes.

The first impressions from reading George Orwell's essay "A Nice Cup of Tea" include Orwell explaining the correct ways of handling the essences of drinking tea. The central meaning within this essay relates to the methods of preparing the perfect cup of tea. According to him there are eleven points to follow to prepare a nice cup of tea. First of all one should select Indian or Ceylonese tea. Secondly, tea should be made in a teapot in small quantities. The teapot should be made of china or earthenware. Thirdly the pot should be warmed beforehand keeping it on the hob. Fourthly, to make strong tea we should take six heaped teaspoons of tea. Fifthly, the tea should be put straight into the pot without using strainers or muslin bags. Sixthly, the teapot should be taken to the kettle and not the other way about. Seventhly, after making the tea, one should stir it or give the pot a good shake. Afterwards tea leaves can be allowed to settle. Eighthly, one should use a breakfast cup to drink tea. The cylindrical type of cup will keep the heat longer. Ninthly cream should be removed from the milk before using it for tea. Tenthly, one should pour the tea into the cup first and milk second. If the milk is added second one could regulate the amount of milk. Lastly tea should be drunk without sugar.

There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.

Title	Two Gentlemen of Verona
Author	A.J. Cronin
Theme	Supreme sacrifice of two boys for their suffering sister

Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of life.

When man suffers from hardship and difficulty the best or the worst of his will be brought out. Some will try to overcome adversity with negative elements like anti-social dealings and others will use the positive energy to overcome adversity. The best or the worst comes out due to the pressure of adversity. In this story the two boys use their best to overcome their problems: Nevertheless, the main idea of the author is to underline the virtues that make a man a real man. The story captures the sentiment that true humanity is not about letting go, and it is about courage and determination. They lost everything in their life except hope. The hope pushes them to use their positive energy. So this story is an example to prove that adversity brings out the best in people.

You can't be brave if you have only had wonderful things happen to you.

i) The last and the seventh stage is referred to here.
ii) In this stage man reaches his second childhood and he is not conscious of what is happening around him. He is not in a position to help others. He is without teeth, sight and taste.

i. These lines convey the confidence of the soldiers
ii. The captain was very brave and the soldiers were very true to the captain.

i. The second stage, the school boy is being referred to here by the poet.
ii. In this stage the boy goes to school with his bag.
iii. The boy goes to school with his bag unwillingly. He moves towards the school as slowly as a snail.
iv. Simile is employed in the second line.

i) As they were sold out for gold they could not do anything
ii) They felt helpless because they had to surrender without fighting.

i) The castle was very safe as its gates were strong and walls were very thick. The walls were so smooth and tall that no one could climb them.
ii) The firm belief of the soldiers was that no one could win them.

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Poem	All the World's a stage
Poet	William shakespeare
Theme	Man plays seven roles in the life of drama

All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players;

In the beginning of the poem Shakespeare brings out the imagery of a drama stage and he compares the world to the stage. As needed for a drama stage he introduces exits and entrances. In a drama an actor has particular time to enter and exit. In the same way man enters this world through his birth and exits from this world through his death. In a drama different actors play different roles on the stage. But in the world a single man plays different roles at different periods of time of his life. The poet introduces him as an infant and takes him through different roles leading to the final stage of death. As the actors on the stage have their own script to act, man has a separate script to act in his different stages. As an infant he has a particular script and as an old man he has another script. Shakespeare divides the whole life of man into seven stages and he has given seven roles to him to play in the drama of life.

You only Ilive once, but if you do it right, once is enough - Mae West

Poem	Our Casuarina Tree
Poet	Toru Dutt
Theme	Fond memories about the tree

though weak the verse That would thy beauty fain, oh, fain rehearse, May Love defend thee from Oblivion'scurse

Toru Dutt begins the poem, 'Our Casuarina Tree' with the description of the tree. The poet says that the creeper has wound itself around the rugged trunk of the casuarina tree, like a huge Python. The creeper has left deep marks on the trunk of the tree. The tree is so strong that it bears the tight hold of the creeper. The tree is described as being gallant, and possibly brave, as very few trees could survive in the strangle-hold of this creeper. Toru Dutt says that it is not because of the majestic appearance of the casuarina tree that it is dear to her heart and soul, but because she along with her siblings, spent happy moments under it. The poet continues with a description of how strong the image of the tree is, even when in lands far away. Even in France and Italy (where the poet studied), she can hear the tree's lament. The poet wishes to consecrate the tree's memory and importance for the sake of those who are now dead - and looks ahead to death, hoping that the tree should be spared from obscurity. She immortalizes the tree through this poem just as Wordsworth sanctified the Yew trees of Borrowdale. She says "May love defend thee from Oblivion's curse"'- expressing her wish that love should shield her tree against the curse of forgetfulness and that the tree should be remembered out of love and not because it cannot be forgotten.

We immortalize things which are about to be forgotten Poems which stand beyond years immortalized many things

Reference:
This line is taken from 'Our Casuarina Tree' written by Toru Dutt.
Context:
The poet does not want the tree to be forgotten.
Explanation:
The poet feels that the tree is dear to her not for its gallant appearance but for the nostalgic memories of her happy childhood that it brings to her. She does not like the tree to be forgotten. She says "May love defend thee from Oblivion's curse"- expressing her wish that love shield her tree against the curse of forgetfulness, that the tree be remembered out of love.

Reference:
This line is taken from 'Our Casuarina Tree' written by Toru Dutt.
Context:
The poet describes what she saw at dawn.
Explanation :
In the mornings she used to look at the tree through the window. She usually enjoyed the sight of the tree. Sometimes in the winter season a monkey sat on the top of the tree. It sat without any movement so it looked like a statue. It was sitting there all alone.