He would not, with a peremptory tone, Assert the nose upon his face his own. From LearnThat.org. [William Cowper (1731-1800)]
Spoke in peremptory tones. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A peremptory decree. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The exercise of that peremptory is not based on any impermissible ground (i.e., race, gender etc.). From Wordnik.com. [Discourse.net: Should Prosecutors Hire Jury Consultants?] Reference
But, you say, The exercise of that peremptory is not based on any impermissible ground (i.e., race, gender etc.). From Wordnik.com. [Discourse.net: Should Prosecutors Hire Jury Consultants?] Reference
Nevertheless Ishmael noticed that the ship's captain looked anxious and gave his orders in short, peremptory tones. From Wordnik.com. [Self-Raised] Reference
The move, known as a peremptory challenge, is available to either side. From Wordnik.com. [Fore, right!] Reference
In large part by making use of a jury selection practice known as the peremptory challenge. From Wordnik.com. [The Situationist] Reference
Behind them Caleb and Allison had lost still more ground while the latter paused to speak a peremptory word in the ear of. From Wordnik.com. [Then I'll Come Back to You] Reference
Your reasoning appeared to me to be too peremptory, that is all. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Waif of the "Cynthia"] Reference
England, whom in these Scottish valleys, we scruple not to call a peremptory tyrant. ". From Wordnik.com. [Waverley Novels — Volume 12] Reference
His orders were in writing, and I have no recollection of the "peremptory" verbal orders to which he refers, and quotes as from me. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of Gen. William T. Sherman — Complete] Reference
This is called a peremptory strike. From Wordnik.com. [Ellen Feldman: 75 Years After Scottsboro Racial Profiling In Jury Selection Is Alive and Well] Reference
It rang quick, peremptory, his voice -- but quiet. From Wordnik.com. [The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories] Reference
Peace stopped him with a peremptory wave of her hand. From Wordnik.com. [Heart of Gold] Reference
She was accustomed to the peremptory measures of her parents. From Wordnik.com. [The Wind Before the Dawn] Reference
The order was given in a peremptory tone, worthy the captain of a. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Homestead] Reference
I am afraid you thought me peremptory, -- I have come to apologise. '. From Wordnik.com. [The Beetle] Reference
Instead, she took the peremptory Louis XV approach: "After me, the deluge.". From Wordnik.com. [Michelle Rhee has managed to offend me now, too] Reference
Instead, she took the peremptory Louis XV approach: 'After me, the deluge.'. From Wordnik.com. [DeMorning DeBonis: Sept. 17, 2010] Reference
They had not gone far before they heard a voice crying out in a peremptory way. From Wordnik.com. [Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo] Reference
Something in her eyes, something in the sharp peremptory tone she used, told me the truth. From Wordnik.com. [Valley of the Croen] Reference
I gave him the most peremptory order, and had started to go there myself, before he got off. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
"Exercise 'em and they'll grow strong!" declared the intrepid instructor in peremptory tones. From Wordnik.com. [The Governess] Reference
This time, however, the summons was peremptory; the sentence was final; there was no reprieve. From Wordnik.com. [Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver] Reference
As always, he hated these enforced trades and spoke in a peremptory way, wanting to get the matter finished. From Wordnik.com. [Ride Proud, Rebel!] Reference
Gen. Sumner responded by a peremptory order to warp the Cherokee out from the pier and send the other vessels in. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Gatling Gun Detachment] Reference
And it is not out of a stout and peremptory resolution, that he saith it, but in mere love, and humble submission. From Wordnik.com. [Meditations] Reference
From this profound sleep Lucille was disturbed by a peremptory knocking at the door of the room, which she had bolted. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
African Republic: 'The Imperial Government have received with great regret the peremptory demands of the Government of the. From Wordnik.com. [South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899] Reference
On May 14th I received a note from Mrs. Edgerton, stating that a peremptory order from R.v.J. R. Shipherd, secretary of the American. From Wordnik.com. [A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences] Reference
But this readiness of it, it must proceed, not from an obstinate and peremptory resolution of the mind, violently and passionately set upon. From Wordnik.com. [Meditations] Reference
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