All 4 Uses of
spectacle
in
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- I have nothing against him but such a spectacle must terminate.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1) *
- But one does not kill for that, and I am sure if it had not been for the insults of Don Ricardo Montalvo and the lamentable spectacle of Don Faustino, and the drinking consequent on the emotion of them and the others, some one would have shouted, 'That Don Guillermo should go in peace.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- But certainly we execute and destroy such veritable fiends and dregs of humanity and the treacherous dogs of generals and the revolting spectacle of admirals unfaithful to their trust.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1)
Uses with a very rare meaning:
- Should we send to the house for thy spectacles?†
Chpt 10 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (spectacle) a notable or unusual event that attracts attention
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(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus) The term spectacles is also used to refer to eyeglasses.