Question

- What does the phrase ' critical juncture' mean?
Who is the grey - haired stranger'? in the lesson the homecoming​

Answer 1

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YOUR QUESTION

What does the phrase ' critical juncture' mean?

ANSWER

A juncture is a crucial point in time when a decision must be made. ... Originally used in the physical sense, it has broadened in meaning to refer to an often urgent decision-making crossroads. At some point you and your partner will reach a critical juncture and have to decide whether to get serious or break up.

YOUR QUESTION

Who is the grey - haired stranger'? in the lesson the homecoming

ANSWER

grey-haired, middle-aged stranger arrived at Phatik's home. He was the brother of Phatik's mother, Bishamber. He had gone away soon after Phatik's mother's marriage to Bombay to set up his business.