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| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : shawrt-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃɔrt li |
Definition of shortly
Origin :- Old English scortlice "briefly," also, in late Old English, "in short time;" from short (adj.) + -ly (2).
- adv right away
- "A man has to work here a few years to love it," said Uncle Peter, shortly.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Shortly the mistress of the house came in and ordered the supper.
- Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
- "She'd better come home and stay home," said Harriet shortly.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- "I will," said Yates shortly, striding to the horses' heads.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- Shortly after, the captive Duke was one morning found weeping.
- Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
- “Of course,” answered Winnie shortly, staring straight before her.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- "There ain't anybody goin' to touch a finger to it but me," said Amanda, shortly.
- Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
- "No, thank you," reiterated Kirkwood shortly, a little annoyed.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- But of all these numerous occasions the most ignominious was shortly after the affair with the Grizzly.
- Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
- "It wasn't anything," said Grant shortly, tugging at a boot.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
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