has·ten (intransitive verb)
The word hasten was found in the story, Brave We Are by Tahira Naqvi in class on September 13. What this word means is to move or act quickly as stated in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. On the last page of the story, on the last paragraph from the left column, it states, “No!” I hasten with denial.” Now knowing what the word means, I understand now that the women acted quickly to say no to her son with denial. Which also helps to picture how and in the tone she said it as well.
