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Chapter VI
THE GAME OF BLUFF. An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night. It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C. "May 20. "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading “THE GAME OF BLUFF.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"May 20.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.”
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From this reading "May 20.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
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From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
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From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF.
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From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
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From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
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From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May 20.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF.
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From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
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From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An inscrutable note reached Harry by the last post that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from Gordon Lowndes, and it ran:-- "Leadenhall Street, E.C.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
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From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR RINGROSE,--If you are still of the same mind about a matter which we need not name, let me hear from you by return, and I'll 'inspan' the best detective in the world.
