Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy

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The benevolent gesture of the rich merchant was appreciated by all.

The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers. 

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One who always looks at the brighter side

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He was reluctant to leave the village for the job he liked the most.

A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. 

The arduous journey took a toll on the travelers.