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direct speech |
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direct speech esp US, direct discourse n (Linguistics / Grammar) the reporting of what someone has said or written by quoting his exact words How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| From sending messages he came to making direct speech to the kite--without, however, ceasing to send the runners. Lurgan Sahib did not use as direct speech, but his advice tallied with Mahbub's; and the upshot was good for Kim. |
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