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Chapter IX
“Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier. “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief. “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion. “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt. “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading ““If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ““A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
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From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
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From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
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From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
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From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They’re on you,” chanted Greenbrier, struggling to conceal his contempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A pack of Turkish cigarettes for mine,” said Merritt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Cigars!” he called harshly to the waiter, to hide his emotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If I hadn’t seen you once bluff three bluffers from Mazatzal City with an empty gun in Phoenix—” Greenbrier’s voice died away in pure grief.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Please loan me your smelling salts,” pleaded Greenbrier.
