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Translations suddenness [ˈsʌdnnɪs] N 1. (= speed) → lo repentino I do wonder at the suddenness of his decision → me sorprende lo repentino or lo súbito de su decisión it had all happened with terrifying suddenness → todo había ocurrido con una rapidez espantosa having started suddenly, the pain stops with equal suddenness → habiendo empezado repentinamente, el dolor cesa con la misma rapidez 2. (= unexpectedness) → lo inesperado the suddenness of his resignation → lo inesperado or imprevisto de su dimisión 3. (= abruptness) → brusquedad f the car came to a halt with a suddenness that sent her jerking forward → el coche se paró con tal brusquedad que la lanzó hacia adelante suddenness suddenness [ˈsʌdnnɪs] n the suddenness of his death/departure → la sua morte/partenza improvvisa suddenness [ˈsʌdnnɪs] n the suddenness of his death/departure → la sua morte/partenza improvvisa How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Before she could add another word, Lady Montbarry sprang from the sofa with the stealthy suddenness of a cat--seized her by both shoulders-- and shook her with the strength and frenzy of a madwoman. asked Zeb, rather bewildered by the suddenness of it. Just as he came to the park gates the little thing turned toward them; the man, without word or warning, wrenched the creature's head round with such a force and suddenness that he nearly threw it on its haunches. |
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