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Expression "the letter the letter"



 
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Why a noun clause cannot be the object of a preposition? | use of: go about
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Expression "the letter the letter" #1 (permalink) Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:46 am   Expression "the letter the letter"		  
Hi,

Could you please give me a hand on the passages below?

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His hand went into his pocket and a forefinger felt its way under the flap of the envelope, ripping it open in jerks. Women will pay a lot of heed, I don’t think. His fingers drew forth the letter the letter and crumpled the envelope in his pocket. (V, Lotus Eater, Ulysses)

1. Is the repetition of 'the letter' just for a sense of emphasis?

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M'Coy. Get rid of him quickly. Take me out of my way. Hate company when you.

2. Does this mean: He could be in my way. You would hate company when you are in such a situation.

Thank you!

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Expression "the letter the letter" #2 (permalink) Sat Aug 25, 2007 15:25 pm   Expression "the letter the letter"		  
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1-- It is a misprint, Haihao. My copy reads: 'His fingers drew forth the letter and crumpled the envelope'.

2-- Yes, essentially: 'He will take me away from my planned itinerary. You hate company when you are in such a sensitive, private situation'.
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Expression "the letter the letter" #3 (permalink) Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:22 am   Expression "the letter the letter"		  
Thank you again, MM. The misprint made me contemplate for quite a while too! Smile

By the way, I googled yesterday across a piece of information saying a new DVD is on:
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Just in case you would like to have a look at it.

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Expression "the letter the letter" #4 (permalink) Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:27 am   Expression "the letter the letter"		  
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Yes, it looks interesting, Haihao-- thanks.
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