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  • The scuffle became general, and terminates, in minor play – bill phraseology, with ‘arrival of the policemen, interior of the station – house, and impressive DENOUEMENT.’

    Sketches by Boz 2007

  • But the fire was fast dying out, and the DENOUEMENT of the terrible drama was approaching.

    In Search of the Castaways 2003

  • All the party, except Mulrady and Wilson, who were on guard, were brought into the wagon, and the Major was asked to explain how this DENOUEMENT had come about.

    In Search of the Castaways 2003

  • DENOUEMENT after the fun had gone on fast and furious he got 1190 landed into hot water and had to be spirited away by a few friends, after a strong hint to a blind horse from John Mallon of Lower

    Ulysses 2003

  • After which harrowing DENOUEMENT sufficient to appal the stoutest he snapped the blade to and stowed the weapon in question away as before in his chamber of horrors, otherwise pocket. —

    Ulysses 2003

  • He therefore quitted the deck immediately with his three companions, and rejoined the ladies, who were anxiously watching the DENOUEMENT of this war with the elements.

    In Search of the Castaways 2003

  • They had now been haggling, she said, for two or three years; a DENOUEMENT might be expected at any moment.

    South Wind Norman Douglas 1910

  • "I don't think you would have cared for its DENOUEMENT," he said with sudden grimness.

    House of Mirth Edith Wharton 1899

  • OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS -- COOLNESS

    Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist Dudie Dunne Again in the Field Harlan Page Halsey

  • GAIN INFORMATION LEADING TOWARD A THRILLING DENOUEMENT.

    Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist Dudie Dunne Again in the Field Harlan Page Halsey

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