Both Uses of
imperious
in
Oliver Twist
- 'Take him away, ma'am!' said Mr. Bumble imperiously.†
Chpt 17 *
- Although Mr. Crackit spoke in a scarcely audible whisper, and laughed without noise, Sikes imperiously commanded him to be silent, and to get to work.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(imperious) expecting obedience; or arrogant; or domineering