In "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri, Mr. Pirzada gives Lilia candy every time he visits her and her family, and Lilia keeps the candy in a special sandalwood box that once belonged to her grandmother. To Lilia, the candy symbolized Mr. Pirzada's hope that his family was okay, and she saved and ate the candies in a manner of prayer because she had faith that his family was safe and being taken care of.
Answer: a whirling about on one foot or on the points of the toes, as in ballet dancing
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1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 carrots, halved
4 stalks celery, halved
1 large onion, halved
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (Optional)
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overwhelming
* persistant silence that is hard to stand - weighed heavily upon
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"The oppressive stillness of the evening weighed heavily upon Raut. "
Something overwhelming is something very intense and hard to control. Usually strong emotions can be overwhelming, such as great happiness or deep sadness. When a person is overwhelmed with emotions, that person will show those emotions no matter what happens.
