1
All the self-possession and promptitude of the Indians returned in a moment.
2
The lively promptitude of feeling hurries our judgment beyond its natural pace.
3
He heard the pleadings and made his decisions with ease and promptitude.
4
With equal promptitude, all Spaniards and Spanish goods were seized in England.
5
James was flattered by their promptitude, and the act passed in 1604.
6
His enemies, on the other hand, had acted with the utmost promptitude.
7
Deprived of this minister, the designs of Sixtus proceeded with less promptitude.
8
Two witnesses were brought, and the business was settled with commendable promptitude.
9
We must act on the military principles of judgment, promptitude, and energy.
10
As such they deserve to be put down with promptitude and decision.
11
The merchant was a man of few words, but of great promptitude.
12
This business transaction was conducted with a counting-house promptitude that astonished me.
13
And with soundless promptitude the man withdrew, thankful to make his escape.
14
He said no more, but finished his own breakfast with businesslike promptitude.
15
He was answered instantly, with an unflinching promptitude he had scarcely expected.
16
Generally speaking, however, this promptitude has but rare occasions for achieving success.
