peremptoriness

Example Sentences

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With the strain of attention I was already under I could not even make an intelligent guess at his meaning, as O'Farrell, mistaking my hesitation, repeated it with growing peremptoriness.

From A Woman of Genius by Austin, Mary Hunter

Nettie's haste and peremptoriness were mixed, if it must be told, with a little resentment against the world in general.

From The Doctor's Family by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

He knocked again, this time with a peremptoriness augmented by the fear in his heart.

From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker

"Don't tell him anything," the young man said, with a flash of peremptoriness.

From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.

And again the new note of peremptoriness rang in her voice, and her mother stopped suddenly short like a scolded child.

From Ghetto Tragedies by Zangwill, Israel