| 单词 | brusk |
| 例句 | Beasts of the Southern Wild stars a young girl, Hushpuppy, who lives with her brusk father Wink in Bathtub, a fictional Delta Louisiana community. President Obama to Oprah: Watch Beasts of the Southern Wild 2012-08-27T14:32:34Z Feinstein’s Twitter account on Sunday cried out for more gun restrictions after mass shootings, leading to a flurry of respondents — some respectful, some brusk — asking her to resign. Democrats ‘somewhat panicked’ over Feinstein’s ongoing Senate absence 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The boatyard worker said he wasn't particularly fond of the husband, who could be brusk. Ex-CNN producer John Griffin had marital trouble prior to arrest for allegedly trafficking minors 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Separately, Whidden said a complaint alleging that Crawford treated a staffer with “brusk behavior” was filed in March. Investigation finds L.A. city commissioner made unwanted and inappropriate remarks 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z And, Kasich tells the crowd, he's been known to be "brusk" and "tough" in his home state of Ohio. As a small gathering of Nevada supporters waited for her appearance in a Caesar's Palace ballroom, Hillary Clinton took to Twitter to say thanks 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z A pretty little waiting-maid, her eyes swollen from crying, brought me a jug of beer; I looked her in the face, she turned away bruskly and withdrew. Annouchka A Tale 2012-04-13T02:00:19.120Z So you must not be disappointed if at first she's a little brusk. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z "Who can say one way or the other?" bruskly asked Paroff. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z Culpepper called in the afternoon, and when he saw me lying there with my head tied up, he was brusk for a moment to cover the whimper in his voice. Bolanyo 2012-02-12T03:00:14.503Z "That is very sudden," said Gonzalo, smiling to conceal his vexation at her brusk refusal. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z "When shall we get married?" he inquired, brusk and businesslike. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z "You flatter me," said George, reaching bruskly across me as if he were after the salt and pepper, and adjusting a couple of dingbats on the steering wheel. Of All Things 2011-10-09T02:00:26.957Z "Look here!" said Herrick with his odd, brusk slowness. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z II And then, just when she had been so drawn towards him by his strength and kindness—that brusk blow in the face. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z "Then he's one of us?" he demanded bruskly. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z She nodded to him bruskly, but offered him no welcoming hand. The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z "I think I am capable of judging that," she said bruskly. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z "Cut out apologies, Dodo!" she had said, with brusk sincerity. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z And it was not only to women that he was brusk. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z "Let's have done with this foolishness," he exclaimed bruskly. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Neale was growing slowly in the brusk old lady’s good graces. The Corner House Girls' Odd Find Where they made it, and What the Strange Discovery led to 2011-05-31T02:00:34.950Z "Think you'd know me again?" she said bruskly, and rather swaggered as she moved. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z "I said, stop acting!" he repeated bruskly, and stepping to her, caught her in his arms. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z The Governor's eyes suddenly blazed; swiftly he put question after question, and, having probed to the core the consistency of the tale, with a gesture, brusk and contemptuous, dismissed the bearer. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z He spoke bruskly, even mockingly, and laughed a short, grating laugh. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z "Thank you," the visitor refused bruskly, and moved aside to rejoin his companions. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z "And now, brother,"—in a brusk, business-like manner, "you, too, will be interested in this article which I was about to demonstrate to the congregation." The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z Then she took up her r�le bruskly as Winona returned. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Now, perhaps, lives there—" "Hark you, my friend," one of the soldiers bruskly interrupted; "a piece of advice! The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z "How many boats did you launch?" the brusk voice went on with the catechism. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z "Perhaps you might find that we differ in disposition—in character——" He interrupted bruskly, forcing himself to accept the incredible. The Gay Adventure A Romance "A month—Oh, I dunno—" "What about a month?" she insisted, gesturing bruskly. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z He was one of those men of force who believe that they can resolve all feminine intrigues by bruskly bringing things to a point. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z "Well, listen!" he began, and something in the blaze of his eyes, the tremolo of his erstwhile brusk voice, the warm look of his face, caught and held her attention. The Cottage of Delight A Novel Sir William nodded bruskly, and turned to the motionless figure of the woman. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z It was no occasion for tenderness or chivalry: brusk silent action was the cue. The Gay Adventure A Romance "Is your aunt at home?" inquired Mr. Dobson bruskly. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck He saw that I was brusk, so what does he do but draw me aside for a quiet explanation. International Short Stories English He spoke to them bruskly and they left, wide-eyed and whispering. The Medici Boots He turned bruskly away from the agitated figure. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z He was a queer customer some ways–brusk, and sort of rough. The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks “I want to thank you, boys,” he said at length, in tones which emotion had rendered brusk and almost harsh. Under Boy Scout Colors The portrait has her very expression, so majestic, and, withal, so sweet——" "Bah!" bruskly interrupted the king, who saw a reproach in every mention made of the queen in his presence, "the portrait flattered her. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 An ordinary man–even one with the best intentions in the world–would have been offended by the Captain’s brusk words. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure The brusk good-nature of the man hit me somehow; besides, I had not had a game for over three weeks. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia “Ha! what’s a view?” demanded the old lady, in her brusk way. The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks The red-haired lady laughed—rather a short, brusk laugh, that might have been a cough. The Corner House Girls in a Play How they rehearsed, how they acted, and what the play brought in “Madam,” he said bruskly, “I would see your daughter alone.” A Prince of Good Fellows “What is that you are saying?” demanded Bower bruskly. The Silent Barrier That he had thus given away to his feeling he had a hundred times repented; and that he had so bruskly departed he was profoundly chagrined. In the Shadow of the Hills She saw him reach for his switches, and then a brusk order caused her to turn her eyes back to the animals, the cat in the right-hand cage, the monkey at the left. Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 "Open your first scene," commanded the professor, bruskly. The Corner House Girls in a Play How they rehearsed, how they acted, and what the play brought in In what sense are blunt, brusk, rough, and rude employed? English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions Figure it profit and loss, my boy, he had concluded bruskly. El Diablo “Up into the saddle with you if you don’t want another rap on the head,” Steele ordered, bruskly. In the Shadow of the Hills They were no longer strangers to each other, but, in order that their acquaintance might advance, he must be careful not to be too brusk. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental “Here!” he cried, bruskly, tossing over a pair of gloves. The Place of Honeymoons “Nothing to forgive, Floss,” she said, a little bruskly, perhaps. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City The words came eagerly with the brusk assurance of an immediate answer. El Diablo For Mrs. Severs was feeling less well than usual, and in the long absence of her husband every day, she was learning to depend on the brusk, kindly, capable father-in-law. Eve to the Rescue The latter, in spite of brusk manners, which he had acquired in the field, was a highly respectable gentleman. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental “Who are you, sir?” demanded he in brusk tones, placing himself in front of the captain, and without bestowing more than a glance at the patient on the sofa. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer Instantly the cold caught them, not the insidious, subtle cold of lower worlds, but the fresh, brusk buffet of the Alps. The Dark Tower In spite of Helen’s brusk way of speaking, Ruth decided that her idea might be well worth following. Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence The Queer Old Man of the Thousand Islands He said bruskly that the growth of Americanization must come from Americans. Eve to the Rescue "I have been telling you so without avail ever since I arrived in Delgratz," said the Prince bruskly. A Son of the Immortals He was just as brusk and as brief of speech as he had been before. A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall He was big, brusk, quibbling, insulting, dictatorial, painstaking, considerate and kind. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators "Do not suppose me quite a superstitious fool," I said bruskly. The Thing from the Lake Eileen leaped upon her, catching her in her arms, and in her rapturous delight, she did not hear a small brusk voice exclaiming, “Oh, pooh, I don’t need your old stool.” Eve to the Rescue His brusk manner often gets him into trouble. A Son of the Immortals He did not say it harshly; it was Dr. Poole's way to be brusk. How Janice Day Won Pond's brusk ways amused Beecher, and the Osawatomie experience made him a sort of hero in Beecher's eyes. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators He received me rather bruskly, but having read the general's introductory letter he changed his manner and addressed me courteously. How The Redoubt Was Taken 1896 Between men, such things can be put bruskly. Tarrano the Conqueror "They wouldn't have caught me without a fight!" he bruskly declared. The Boy Ranchers Among the Indians or, Trailing the Yaquis "Bad news for you, Janice," said the red-faced doctor, in his brusk way. How Janice Day Won To the surprize of the stranger the favor might be over-granted or the corn given without cost; or, upon the other hand, he would be bruskly dismissed without the least effort at explanation. Sergeant York And His People "Mr. Drennen," said the lieutenant bruskly coming straight to the business in hand after his way; "you come from MacLeod's?" Wolf Breed He nodded his head, bruskly, to hide his eyes. Then I'll Come Back to You The cordiality with which Morris ushered Miss Smith into the elevator was in striking contrast to the brusk manner in which he greeted Abe half an hour later. Abe and Mawruss Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter "Not much chance for the child," said the brusk doctor. How Janice Day Won "That will never do!" exclaimed the commander bruskly. A Victorious Union "All you both have to do," said he bruskly, "is to spend the money I'll give you—and keep your mouths shut." From the Valley of the Missing "Just the same you parted company from us mighty brusk," grinned Frenchy. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats "Where is the Colonel Sahib's man?" he asked bruskly. The Adventures of Kathlyn "Well, that was a short horse soon curried," he said bruskly. The Quickening His somewhat brusk manner melts into kind amiability when discussing the topics in which he is vitally interested. Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers Well," he said—and now he was brusk again—"I hope Goldsmith and Block are satisfied. The Real Adventure I live much alone and I fear my manner grows brusk. The Green Eyes of Bâst Then rumor said authority was bruskly asserted, letters were confiscated, and tears flowed instead of ink. The Honorable Percival "Of course I won't," said Dale, in the same brusk tone. The Devil's Garden Quite bruskly then he turned and looked at his watch. The White Linen Nurse The product of all this irritation was, however, that he declined Rose's offer of a view of her patterns rather bruskly. The Real Adventure "Don't talk nonsense, Coverly," I said bruskly; "this misapprehension is bound to arise if you decline to give any account of your movements." The Green Eyes of Bâst "Why discuss what could never have been considered?" was the brusk answer. Half A Chance "Oh, my dear, don't cry," said Dale bruskly. The Devil's Garden He opened it, read it, and turned bruskly to Lewis. Through stained glass "Take this chair, Uncle Rod," said the boy in a voice of brusk indifference. The Real Adventure But finally the author of "Jane Eyre" found the combination, and she saw that beneath the brusk exterior of that bulky form there was a woman's tender sympathy. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great An ashen shade came over his face, but it passed quickly; his voice sounded brusk. Half A Chance Finally he said bruskly: "And when did—did the change come to you?" Murder in Any Degree Adrian, ever courteous and good-natured, responded with a wave of the hand while Sherman, brusk and curt, as a habit of nature and military training, vouchsafed him a short nod. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts "Sit down," she said bruskly, and nodded to a chair. The Real Adventure "Captain Alden," said he, bruskly, with the unwillingness of a determined man forced to reverse a fixed decision. The Flying Legion But although his words were brusk, he felt in his pocket; a sovereign--it was all he had left about him. Half A Chance As, carried away by the jealousy of what lay beyond, he was about to continue, she laid her fingers on his lips, with a little brusk, nervous movement of her shoulders. Murder in Any Degree "Take her if you like," said he bruskly. The Purchase Price The words were brusk, and the inflection of them not much gentler, but they fell on Rose's heart like rain; like an unexpected warm little shower out of a brazen sky. The Real Adventure "They've taken a fall out of us," was the brusk reply. The Grafters Steele's eyes met the other's squarely; then he made a brusk movement. Half A Chance His manner was brisk, brusk, striding over trifles. Jimgrim and Allah's Peace "Let none pass in here without authority—and let none pass out unless I accompany them," he ordered bruskly. The Moon Pool She was cool, brusk, hard finished, and, as was evident from Galbraith's manifest satisfaction with her, thoroughly workmanly and competent. The Real Adventure "You might have stood in on that if you had taken Guilford's offer," was the brusk rejoinder. The Grafters As his unknown visitor entered he looked up, and bruskly asked: "What do you want?" The Count's Millions Roland had always imagined that editors in their private offices were less easily approached and, when approached, more brusk. A Man of Means "Put it on," he said, bruskly; again fell back into his silence and whatever O'Keefe had been about to say was submerged in his wild and joyful whoop. The Moon Pool There were no endearments or caresses, naturally, but her brusk nods of greeting and farewell seemed to have real good feeling behind them. The Real Adventure "Don't tire yourself," she added bruskly to Mrs. Berry, who had been fanning the unconscious woman's face with an improvized paper fan. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People He seemed to be the conventional old soldier—irascible and jovial at the same time; brusk and kind; at once frank, sensible and brutal; as simple as a child, and yet as true as steel. The Count's Millions He was distinctly another person from that tense, saturnine, defiant, brusk person who strode through the reception-hall. All-Wool Morrison The female servant who opened the door ran her eye up and down him, and said, bruskly, "What do you want with her, my man? because she is busy." A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day "Put on your street things," said Galbraith bruskly. The Real Adventure He thought I was a fool," bruskly, "but in the end he approved, or seemed to. A Man and His Money Shakespeare's rogue, honest Jack Falstaff, was brusk and blunt, but he carried a rascal's heart, and there are many now living who are just as great blusterers, and are equally as cowardly and as base. From Wealth to Poverty Mrs. Tulliver liked to call the father's attention to Maggie's hair and other unexpected virtues, but he had a brusk reply to give. The Mill on the Floss This, and the time he had been kept waiting in the hall, roused Wheeler's bile, and he entered on his subject more bruskly than he had intended. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day Her clothes were bruskly cut and bruskly worn, their very smartness seeming an impatient concession to necessity. The Real Adventure "You dismiss my fate bruskly, Monsieur," she returned. A Man and His Money "You seem to know," replied the Western girl bruskly. Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch It swept over Thorwaldsen, like a winter's wave, that this big, brusk, bizarre woman before him was Maria Louisa, the second wife of Napoleon. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists Come," he said bruskly, addressing neither directly, "we needn't stop here. Fran Next second one of the doctors stepped up bruskly, and Smith saw a swift blush come to the girl's cheeks. The Devolutionist and the Emancipatrix As in a dream Mr. Heatherbloom now heard his excellency's brusk voice addressing a command to the officer, listened to the latter a moment or two later, addressing him. A Man and His Money A large, brusk, well-groomed, good-looking woman of fifty was Auntie. The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me He cannot get used to the plain, brusk American type without embroidery, who just does things in his blunt, efficient way without wasting time on little exterior courtesies. Zone Policeman 88; a close range study of the Panama canal and its workers He had hurried in and had hurried away and had been curt and brusk and had not told her what was the trouble, so the woman reported. The Landloper So keen are the feminine senses, that Lucy, on reflection, recognized something brusk, perhaps angry, in the rustle of that retiring dress, and soon after rang the bell and inquired where Mrs. Bazalgette was. Love Me Little, Love Me Long He said bruskly, "Come in," and seizing a slip of paper he wrote five words on it, and taking out a book flung it into the passage to Crawley. It Is Never Too Late to Mend He did not know what direction it came from, but, fantastically enough, it seemed to be a comment on his thought, a brusk, decisive exclamation flung at him from out of the silent evening. In the Wilderness Having uttered these few brusk words, he turned and hurried away. Balzac You have punished him," said she, bruskly, "and me, too, as never did you no harm. Foul Play "What is a man alongside for but to keep a girl out of mischief?" said David, bruskly. Love Me Little, Love Me Long Why did you not come to the point at once?" cried Gatty, bruskly, "instead of humbling me with undeserved praise. Christie Johnstone Dion drew up a little nearer to the fire with a movement that was rather brusk. In the Wilderness "For Heaven's sake, keep your nerve, man," I said bruskly. The Man in Lower Ten "No," I replied with as propitiatory a smile as I could muster up in face of his brusk forbidding expression. The Woman in the Alcove Her whole supple person turned eel-like, and she glided quickly, but not the least bruskly, from him; the latter might have seemed discourteous. Love Me Little, Love Me Long "Pardon my rather brusk reception of you," he apologized. The Golf Course Mystery "Beattie, I believe you live by that," he said, almost bruskly. In the Wilderness "Oh, you—" began the brusk treasurer, but Mr. Gale, the president of the Universal Flying Machine Company, stopped his associate with a warning look. Tom Swift and His Air Scout, or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky He put one arm round her shoulder bruskly, and his hand closed on her tightly. In the Wilderness "You must own he is a trifle brusk." Love Me Little, Love Me Long Already England was rousing herself to welcome her returning sons, bruskly but lustily, in her way, which was not South Africa's way. In the Wilderness A ferocious expression surged up in his dark eyes as he turned rather bruskly to scrutinize without hope the few remaining clients. In the Wilderness He did not know how bruskly he spoke; he was feeling too much to know. In the Wilderness Lady Ingleton did not look surprised on receiving this brusk negative. In the Wilderness |
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