Page 4 - LN1- NOTES & SUMMARY

Sprouting period- when a plant sends out new growth (second harvest of tea
leaves in a season)

On their way to the fields, Pranjol’s father gave way to a tractor that was loaded
with tea leaves. On seeing this, Rajvir flaunts his knowledge by mentioning that
this is the second sprouting period of the year that lasts from May to July and
gives excellent yield. Pranjol’s father, who seems impressed, replies that he
seems to have done a lot of research before coming. Pranjol, who was excited
about learning more about the amazing beverage showed his intention for the
same.

Paddy fields- a field where rice is grown
Backdrop- lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to
As far as eye could see- for a long distance until something is so far away and
small it cannot be seen anymore
Dwarfing- cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
Sturdy- strong
Amidst- in the middle of

As soon as the train started moving, Pranjol got engaged in reading his detective
book. Both the friends were huge fans of detective books but Rajvir chose to
look at the scenic beauty at the moment. There was greenery all around,
something Rajvir had never seen before. After the green paddy fields, came tea
plantations. As far as he was able to look, only tea bushes were visible so much
so that the narrator compared it to a ‘sea’ of tea bushes. In the background, there
were hills with dense forests. In between the tea plantations, there were orderly
rows of tall and strong trees that were moving because of the wind. It was an
amazing view.