All 3 Uses
imperious
in
The Miracle Worker
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- ANNIE regards him stonily, but HELEN after a scowling moment tugs at her hand again, imperious†
p. 30.4
- KATE goes out on the porch after HELEN, while KELLER knocks on ANNIE'S door, then rattles the knob, imperiously.†
p. 36.7 *imperiously = in a manner that expects obedience; or in an arrogant, domineering manner
- She falls to her knees to clasp HELEN'S hand, but HELEN pulls it free, stands almost bewildered, then drops to the ground, pats it swiftly, holds up her palm, imperious†
p. 109.5
Definitions:
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(1)
(imperious) expecting obedience; or arrogant; or domineering
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)