All 5 Uses of
impulsive
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- She was secretly vastly pleased at Anne's impulsive caress, which was probably the reason why she said brusquely: "There, there, never mind your kissing nonsense.†
p. 88.8
- It's because you're too heedless and impulsive, child, that's what.†
p. 151.8
- Marilla felt this and was vaguely troubled over it, realizing that the ups and downs of existence would probably bear hardly on this impulsive soul and not sufficiently understanding that the equally great capacity for delight might more than compensate.†
p. 174.0
- "I've enjoyed every minute of the time," said Anne, throwing her arms impulsively about the old woman's neck and kissing her wrinkled cheek.†
p. 230.0 *impulsively = without forethought
- On the evening when the Queen's class first remained in school for the extra lessons and Anne saw Diana go slowly out with the others, to walk home alone through the Birch Path and Violet Vale, it was all the former could do to keep her seat and refrain from rushing impulsively after her chum.†
p. 237.7
Definition:
action without forethought; or such a tendency