Both Uses of
brevity
in
Bleak House
- "Yes, sir, that is so," says Mr. George with military brevity.†
Chpt 25-27 *
- The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm, Mrs. Bagnet returns thanks in a neat address of corresponding brevity.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(brevity) the use of just a few words; or lasting a short time