All 14 Uses of
peremptory
in
The Scarlet Pimpernel
- But Mr. Jellyband was peremptory.†
Chpt 2
- "Hush!" he said peremptorily, and instinctively once again looked towards the strangers.†
Chpt 3 *peremptorily = in a manner that does not allow contradiction or refusal
- Then came the hope of salvation; the mysterious epistle, signed with the enigmatical scarlet device; the clear, peremptory directions; the parting from the Comte de Tournay, which had torn the poor wife's heart in two; the hope of reunion; the flight with her two children; the covered cart; that awful hag driving it, who looked like some horrible evil demon, with the ghastly trophy on her whip handle!†
Chpt 4
- "Suzanne, come with me at once—I wish it," said the Comtesse, peremptorily.†
Chpt 5peremptorily = in a manner that does not allow contradiction or refusal
- Evidently satisfied that this dastardly outrage had remained unheard, he once more opened the door and pointed peremptorily down the passage.†
Chpt 9
- Sir Andrew knocked again, this time more peremptorily: more oaths were heard, and then shuffling steps seemed to draw near the door.†
Chpt 22
- friend Brogard!" said the man peremptorily, "my lady friend would wish to rest here awhile.†
Chpt 23
- Two strangers perhaps, to get a drink, or ... But she had not time to conjecture, for presently there was a peremptory call at the door, and the next moment it was violently open from the outside, whilst a rough, commanding voice shouted,— "Hey!†
Chpt 24
- "The citoyen tells me," said Chauvelin peremptorily to him, "that you know something of my friend, the tall Englishman, whom I desire to meet ...MORBLEU!†
Chpt 26peremptorily = in a manner that does not allow contradiction or refusal
- "You have a horse and cart too, then?" asked Chauvelin, peremptorily.†
Chpt 26
- She had heard the peremptory question; she looked anxiously at the Jew, but could not read his face beneath the shadow of his broad-brimmed hat.†
Chpt 26
- "Now," he was saying in a low and peremptory whisper, "where is the Pere Blanchard's hut?"†
Chpt 28
- "Ah, yes; I had forgotten about the Jew," said Chauvelin, and, turning towards the Jew, he called him peremptorily.†
Chpt 28peremptorily = in a manner that does not allow contradiction or refusal
- Overwrought nature had at last peremptorily asserted herself, and she lay there in a dead swoon: her eyes circled by deep purple lines, that told of long, sleepless nights, her hair matted and damp round her forehead, her lips parted in a sharp curve that spoke of physical pain.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
not allowing contradiction or refusal