All 7 Uses of
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- She announced the fact abruptly, almost violently, as soon as the Doctor came into the house; and having done so—it was her duty—she took measures to leave the room.†
Chpt 6
- "Morris," she said abruptly, "are you very sure you love me?"†
Chpt 10
- The Doctor paused a moment, and then he added abruptly, "You have suffered immensely for your brother!"†
Chpt 14
- This exclamation was abrupt, as I say, but it was also perfectly calculated.†
Chpt 14
- At last, looking up with a certain abruptness, "It is your belief that if she marries me he will cut her off?" he asked.†
Chpt 16
- Then, abruptly, in a low tone, he asked her an unexpected question: "Have you given him up?"†
Chpt 24
- "Why have you never married?" he asked abruptly.†
Chpt 35 *
Definition:
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(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle