All 3 Uses of
muster
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- I was about to be mustered into the Royal Marines when he fell.†
Chpt 7-8 *
- The cries died away in groans, and next morning, as soon as Vasilio's wife could muster up courage to venture abroad, she caused the door of our dwelling to be opened by the public authorities, when Assunta, although dreadfully burnt, was found still breathing; every drawer and closet in the house had been forced open, and the money stolen.†
Chpt 45-46
- Muster up all your courage, then, for never have you required it more.†
Chpt 85-86
Definition:
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(muster as in: muster strength or the crew) to gatherThe exact meaning of this sense of muster is often subject to its context. For example:
- "mustered her courage/strength/a smile" -- to gather from within
- "muster the soldiers/crew" -- to gather -- typically for inspection
- "muster volunteers/votes" -- to gather enough to do something