All 5 Uses of
deliberate
in
Of Mice and Men
- The boss deliberately put the little book in his pocket.
p. 22.5deliberately = slowly and thoughtfully
- George cut the cards again and put out a solitaire lay, slowly and deliberately.
p. 28.1deliberately = thoughtfully
- George put down his cards very deliberately.
p. 42.8
- George laid out his deliberate solitaire hand- seven cards, and six on top, and five on top of those.
p. 51.5deliberate = thoughtful
- He used a deliberate, thoughtful slowness.
p. 55.6 *deliberate = careful and slow
Definitions:
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(1)
(deliberate as in: deliberate insult) to do something intentionally (do it on purpose)
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(2)
(deliberate as in: need to deliberate) to think about or discuss -- especially with great care
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(3)
(deliberate as in: a deliberate thinker) done with great care -- often slowly