the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception

to blow or breathe (something) in

to chat idly; gossip

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected