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Her heart was warm with the spring and the miracle of the cactus hedge, and memories of impetuous--_seemingly impetuous--words of last night If she could have seen Knight she would have spoken of his allegory; and that small opening might have let sunlight into their darkness.— The Second Latchkey
His fire cut our ranks to pieces; his attack was violent, impetuous, and simultaneous; infantry, artillery, and cavalry, all made a grand effort.— History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812
The character has gone from a very impetuous, aggressive, almost nasty young man to a very quiet, strong, very reserved lawyer.— 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s
Jack was impetuous, and Rose, while making no pronounced opposition, quietly said that no tests were necessary; that she and Jack had been separated for a long time and knew their own minds.— The Wedge of Gold
In this fine advance the 71st Highland Light Infantry, supported by the Guides, made the frontal attack, and so impetuous was their charge that the summit was reached and the enemy driven from it with little loss.— The Story of the Guides

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