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Task B - our answer (v)

the conversation lapsed without any sign of an eirenicon

An eirenicon is a peace proposal. The formal and arcane, Greek-derived word helps us to feel Christie's pleasure as the phone conversation (but clearly not the hostilities!) come to an end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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