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Meanings of gruff reply in English

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Usage of gruff reply in English
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Interesting to a doctor, was the gruff reply.
The New Magdalen
2
To which he made gruff reply:
The Swindler and Other Stories
3
The memory of the conductor's gruff replies and easy impudence was fresh enough to make Lidgerwood's reprimand harsh.
The Taming of Red Butte Western
4
"Not allowed to talk about that, sir," was the somewhat gruff reply.
Peter Ruff and the Double Four
5
"What on earth do you want?" was the curt and gruff reply.
Ahead of the Army
6
"Because we prefer to wait until morning," was the gruff reply.
Boy Scouts in Mexico; Or, On Guard with Uncle Sam
7
'I have none to report,' was the gruff reply.
Lord Kilgobbin
8
"A lady knight, a shield bearer of this mortal demesne," the gruff replied.
Small favor
9
"Order it to be done at once!" was the gruff reply.
Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins. / Final Memoir...
10
"With brains, sir," was the gruff reply-andthe right one.
McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader
11
"You'll find that out very soon," was the gruff reply.
Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane; Or, Daring Adventures over the...
12
"You are for killing," was the gruff reply, "and here's a taste of it."
The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 3
13
"Nothing to see you for," was the gruff reply.
The Great Impersonation
14
"It concerns me also," was the gruff reply.
Arms and the Woman
15
"We correct no mistakes," was the gruff reply.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler
16
"I'm not the dock-master," was the gruff reply.
What Can She Do?
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