Question

I made some attempts to draw her into conversation, but she seemed a person of few words: a monosyllabic reply usually cut short every effort of that sort.

Accepted Answer

Intenté algunas veces entablar conversación con ella, pero Grace parecía persona de pocas palabras. Solía contestarme con monosílabos que cortaban todo propósito de seguir la charla.

Back	I made some attempts to draw her into conversation, but she seemed a person of few words: a monosyllabic reply usually cut short every effort of that sort.
Front	Intenté algunas veces entablar conversación con ella, pero Grace parecía persona de pocas palabras. Solía contestarme con monosílabos que cortaban todo propósito de seguir la charla.

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