What does “in the world of possessions” mean?

“ …. staring down All his young days into the harbour where His ball went…. ” Do you think the boy has had the ball for a long time? Is it linked to the memories of days when he played with it?

Thinking about the Poem‍. Why does the poet say, “I would not intrude on him”? Why doesn’t he offer him money to buy another ball?

Thinking About the Text. Think of suitable -ing or -ed adjectives to answer the following questions. You may also use words from those given above. How would you describe :

Thinking About the Text. Now fill in the blanks in the sentences given below by combining the verb given in brackets with one of the words from the box as appropriate.

Thinking About the Text. Look at these words: upkeep, downpour, undergo, dropout, walk-in. They are built up from a verb (keep, pour, go, drop, walk) and an adverb or a particle (up, down, under, out, in). Use these words appropriately in the sentences below. You may consult a dictionary.