curtly

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"Mr. Maillot is still here, however; he can speak for himself I know that"--curtly; "but I prefer to be informed beforehand--even if it's only by hearsay.

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  1. In a curt manner, Briefly; shortly. Here Mr. Licentiat shew'd his art; and hath so curtly, succinctly, and concisely epitomiz'd the long story of the captive. Gayton, Notes on Don Quixote, iv. 15.
  2. In a short and dry utterance; abruptly.

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  • "Mr. Maillot is still here, however; he can speak for himself I know that"--curtly; "but I prefer to be informed beforehand--even if it's only by hearsay. —  The Paternoster Ruby
  • "I have arranged to do so," replied Jopp, curtly, and started to address his ball. —  The Clicking of Cuthbert
  • On landing he nodded curtly, at which the boatman made a quick gesture and spat. —  Barlasch of the Guard
  • "You do look done up," retorted Harry, curtly, as he picked up his hat. —  The Perils of Pauline
  • "Let's go!" he commanded curtly, and with determination nodded his head in the direction of the door. —  Yama: the pit
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