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briskly

/ˈbɹɪskli/ adverb C2
  1. Fast, quickly, swiftly.
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Pitcher, confidential clerk in the office of Harvey Maxwell, broker, allowed a look of mild interest and surprise to visit his usually expressionless countenance when his employer briskly entered at half past nine in company with his young lady stenographer.
Six stories from The Four Million, p. 16 · C1
“Good evening, Rachel,” Marilla said briskly.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 5 · C1
MARILLA came briskly forward as Matthew opened the door.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 29 · C1
Lynde got briskly up to light a lamp.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 77 · C1

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