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Meanings of less surly in English

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Usage of less surly in English
1
He did not appear to have grown less surly since his introduction on board the frigate.
Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific
2
At this, Sabina grew a fraction less surly.
The road to rome: a forgotten legion chronicle
3
The old man seemed less surly than before, and O'Reilly felt ashamed of his recent suspicions.
Rainbow's End
4
You seem decidedly less surly this morning.
Dirty Rowdy Thing
5
And the knowledge that Susy owed her life to him, made even the ill-tempered father a shade less surly.
Dick Lionheart
6
And the Knook Prince gave him Peter, who was more crooked and less surly than any of his brothers.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
7
"I haven't robbed your lordship," said Hutchings in a less surly tone.
The Loudwater Mystery
8
"Aye, I saw something." The slave's tone was no less surly when he spoke to the bard.
The coming of the dragon
9
"That is why you find me a trifle less surly than I used to be," he said.
The Odds / And Other Stories
10
"D'you want-wouldyou like me to invite Elin?" Robin asked valiantly, hoping to see his expression become a degree or two less surly.
Career of Evil
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