All 5 Uses of
compose
in
Catch-22
- And to anyone who questioned the morality, he replied that 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the greatest piece of music ever composed.†
Chpt 11
- The chaplain's composure began trickling back as he studied the queer, cringing figure intently.†
Chpt 25
- Will you please hand me that small composition gasket that rolled over there?†
Chpt 28 *
- 'Oh, my God!' he wailed, and all his practical composure went up in hysteria.†
Chpt 37 *
- He worked with simulated skill and composure, feeling Snowden's lack-luster gaze resting upon him.†
Chpt 41
Definitions:
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(compose as in: compose myself) to calm someone or settle something
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(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