Both Uses
abrupt
in
A Step from Heaven
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- Thank you for your words, he says abruptly and leads Uhmma away to the back row of chairs.
p. 114.6 *abruptly = in a manner that is rude or unfriendly because of using too few words or moving too quickly
- Apa grabs her by the shoulder and stops her in one abrupt movement.†
p. 69.3 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle -
(2)
(abrupt as in: she is abrupt) rude or unfriendly because of using too few words or moving too quickly
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)