Is it like "abruptly" or "with elegance" or nome of these?
I'm not a native speaker as u can c
2007-01-19 19:35:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I think it might be referring to the volume of the throat clearing. Basically it's saying that he cleared his throat loudly. There may be a quick aspect about it too. So maybe loudly and quickly. Or loudly and sudden.
2007-01-19 19:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Alabar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the above answers are good. I would add that it might refer to the person's intentions. Since clearing one's throat can be used as an indicator to others that their behavior is not appropriate, it could mean he was being sharp or curt with them.
2007-01-20 04:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to know exactly without reading the entire passage, but I would guess it means he cleared his throat in order to interrupt someone who was saying or doing something he didn't like.
2007-01-19 19:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nearer abruptly.
Quickly and with a short, sharp burst of sound.
But what it is really saying is he was showing disapproval of something.
2007-01-19 19:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋