All 44 Uses of
compose
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- All hands obeyed, and at once the eight or ten seamen who composed the crew, sprang to their respective stations at the spanker brails and outhaul, topsail sheets and halyards, the jib downhaul, and the topsail clewlines and buntlines.†
Chpt 1-2 (definition 1)
- Danglars and Caderousse set off upon their errand at full speed; but ere they had gone many steps they perceived a group advancing towards them, composed of the betrothed pair, a party of young girls in attendance on the bride, by whose side walked Dantes' father; the whole brought up by Fernand, whose lips wore their usual sinister smile.†
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1)
- Instead of a rude mixture of sailors, soldiers, and those belonging to the humblest grade of life, the present assembly was composed of the very flower of Marseilles society,—magistrates who had resigned their office during the usurper's reign; officers who had deserted from the imperial army and joined forces with Conde; and younger members of families, brought up to hate and execrate the man whom five years of exile would convert into a martyr, and fifteen of restoration elevate to…†
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1)
- No; my pride is to see the accused pale, agitated, and as though beaten out of all composure by the fire of my eloquence.†
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1) *
- The sight of this officer recalled Villefort from the third heaven to earth; he composed his face, as we have before described, and said, "I have read the letter, sir, and you have acted rightly in arresting this man; now inform me what you have discovered concerning him and the conspiracy."†
Chpt 7-8 (definition 1)
- He stifled, therefore, the feelings of compassion that were rising, composed his features, and sat down, grim and sombre, at his desk.†
Chpt 7-8 (definition 1)
- Dantes reviewed his past life with composure, and, looking forward with terror to his future existence, chose that middle line that seemed to afford him a refuge.†
Chpt 15-16 (definition 1)
- No sooner had this idea taken possession of him than he became more composed, arranged his couch to the best of his power, ate little and slept less, and found existence almost supportable, because he felt that he could throw it off at pleasure, like a worn-out garment.†
Chpt 15-16 (definition 1)
- Should I ever get out of prison and find in all Italy a printer courageous enough to publish what I have composed, my literary reputation is forever secured.†
Chpt 17-18 (definition 1)
- When Dantes returned next morning to the chamber of his companion in captivity, he found Faria seated and looking composed.†
Chpt 17-18 (definition 1)
- He had reserved from his annuity his family papers, his library, composed of five thousand volumes, and his famous breviary.†
Chpt 17-18 (definition 1)
- The four seamen, who composed the crew, obeyed, while the pilot looked on.†
Chpt 22-23 (definition 1)
- The captain glanced at him, but he had lifted the rum to his lips and was drinking it with so much composure, that suspicions, if the captain had any, died away.†
Chpt 22-23 (definition 1)
- "And so," continued the Englishman who first gained his composure, "he was drowned?"†
Chpt 27-28 (definition 1)
- "But," replied Franz, "this ambrosia, no doubt, in passing through mortal hands has lost its heavenly appellation and assumed a human name; in vulgar phrase, what may you term this composition, for which, to tell the truth, I do not feel any particular desire?"†
Chpt 31-32 (definition 2)
- Teresa had become alarmed at the wild and deserted look of the plain around her, and pressed closely against her guide, not uttering a syllable; but as she saw him advance with even step and composed countenance, she endeavored to repress her emotion.†
Chpt 33-34 (definition 1)
- The young men, therefore, had reason to consider themselves fortunate in having the opportunity of hearing one of the best works by the composer of "Lucia di Lammermoor," supported by three of the most renowned vocalists of Italy.†
Chpt 33-34 (definition 2)
- "Excuse my little subterfuge," said the countess, in reply to her companion's half-reproachful observation on the subject; "but that horrid man had made me feel quite uncomfortable, and I longed to be alone, that I might compose my startled mind."†
Chpt 33-34 (definition 1)
- At a quarter to ten, a valet entered; he composed, with a little groom named John, and who only spoke English, all Albert's establishment, although the cook of the hotel was always at his service, and on great occasions the count's chasseur also.†
Chpt 39-40 (definition 1)
- I had a brother, an elder brother, who was in the service of the emperor; he had become lieutenant in a regiment composed entirely of Corsicans.†
Chpt 43-44 (definition 1)
- Oh, as for the composition of the letter, there is nothing to be said; but as regards the competency of the document, I certainly have doubts.†
Chpt 45-46 (definition 2)
- If you will permit me, I shall be happy to show you my picture gallery, composed entirely of works by the ancient masters—warranted as such.†
Chpt 45-46 (definition 1)
- "Compose yourself, madame," said he; "all danger is over."†
Chpt 47-48 (definition 1)
- Monte Cristo opened the tortoise-shell box, which the lady presented to him, and inhaled the odor of the lozenges with the air of an amateur who thoroughly appreciated their composition.†
Chpt 51-52 (definition 2)
- Levasseur, who had been suffering under severe illness, made his reappearance in the character of Bertrand, and, as usual, the announcement of the most admired production of the favorite composer of the day had attracted a brilliant and fashionable audience.†
Chpt 53-54 (definition 2)
- She was a perfect linguist, a first-rate artist, wrote poetry, and composed music; to the study of the latter she professed to be entirely devoted, following it with an indefatigable perseverance, assisted by a schoolfellow,—a young woman without fortune whose talent promised to develop into remarkable powers as a singer.†
Chpt 53-54 (definition 1)
- It was rumored that she was an object of almost paternal interest to one of the principal composers of the day, who excited her to spare no pains in the cultivation of her voice, which might hereafter prove a source of wealth and independence.†
Chpt 53-54 (definition 2)
- Oh, it is well enough as the production of a human composer, sung by featherless bipeds, to quote the late Diogenes.†
Chpt 53-54 (definition 2) *
- The major recovered himself, and resumed his usual calm manner, at the same time casting his eyes down, either to give himself time to compose his countenance, or to assist his imagination, all the while giving an under-look at the count, the protracted smile on whose lips still announced the same polite curiosity.†
Chpt 55-56 (definition 1)
- The baroness had been tolerably composed until the name of Villefort had been pronounced; but then she became pale, and, rising, as if touched by a spring, she stretched out her hands as though conjuring an apparition; she then took two or three steps towards her husband, as though to tear the secret from him, of which he was ignorant, or which he withheld from some odious calculation,—odious, as all his calculations were.†
Chpt 65-66 (definition 1)
- I call those first-rate which are composed of treasures one possesses under one's hand, such as mines, lands, and funded property, in such states as France, Austria, and England, provided these treasures and property form a total of about a hundred millions; I call those second-rate fortunes, that are gained by manufacturing enterprises, joint-stock companies, viceroyalties, and principalities, not drawing more than 1,500,000 francs, the whole forming a capital of about fifty millions;…†
Chpt 65-66 (definition 1)
- …are gained by manufacturing enterprises, joint-stock companies, viceroyalties, and principalities, not drawing more than 1,500,000 francs, the whole forming a capital of about fifty millions; finally, I call those third-rate fortunes, which are composed of a fluctuating capital, dependent upon the will of others, or upon chances which a bankruptcy involves or a false telegram shakes, such as banks, speculations of the day—in fact, all operations under the influence of greater or less…†
Chpt 65-66 (definition 1)
- But as this dream cannot be realized, since Mademoiselle Danglars must become my lawful wife, live perpetually with me, sing to me, compose verses and music within ten paces of me, and that for my whole life, it frightens me.†
Chpt 67-68 (definition 1)
- A bed without curtains, four arm-chairs, and a couch, covered with yellow Utrecht velvet, composed, with a prie-Dieu, all its furniture.†
Chpt 69-70 (definition 1)
- He has composed two or three comic operas, written four or five articles in the Siecle, and voted five or six years on the ministerial side.†
Chpt 69-70 (definition 1)
- During this time Valentine, at once terrified and happy, after having embraced and thanked the feeble old man for thus breaking with a single blow the chain which she had been accustomed to consider as irrefragable, asked leave to retire to her own room, in order to recover her composure.†
Chpt 77-78 (definition 1)
- "You see I am perfectly composed," said Albert.†
Chpt 77-78 (definition 1)
- The editor was reading, with apparent delight, a leading article in the same paper on beet-sugar, probably a composition of his own.†
Chpt 85-86 (definition 2)
- He recognized Albert, but thought it better not to notice him, as he looked so angry and discomposed.†
Chpt 87-88 (definition 1)
- All took their places, or rather the ladies formed a circle, while the gentlemen (more indifferent to the restraints of what Boileau calls the "energetic style") commented on the feverish agitation of Andrea, on M. Danglars' riveted attention, Eugenie's composure, and the light and sprightly manner in which the baroness treated this important affair.†
Chpt 95-96 (definition 1)
- The waiter had no suspicions; Andrea spoke with perfect composure, he had a cigar in his mouth, and his hands in the pocket of his top coat; his clothes were fashionably made, his chin smooth, his boots irreproachable; he looked merely as if he had stayed out very late, that was all.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)
- With forced composure he dipped the pen in the ink, and wrote the following lines upon a sheet of paper:— "I have no money to pay my bill, but I am not a dishonest man; I leave behind me as a pledge this pin, worth ten times the amount.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)
- At length Villefort, the most composed of all, spoke: "Sir," said he to Maximilian, "you say you loved Valentine, that you were betrothed to her.†
Chpt 103-104 (definition 1)
- Morrel, evidently discomposed, came to meet Monte Cristo less with the intention of receiving him than to exclude his entry.†
Chpt 105-106 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (compose as in: compose myself) to calm someone or settle something
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(2) (compose as in: compose a poem) to write or create something with care -- especially music or a literary work, but could be other things as diverse as a plan or a letter