Both Uses of
distinct
in
The Tempest
- I boarded the King's ship; now on the beak, Now in the waist, the deck, in every cabin, I flam'd amazement; sometime I'd divide, And burn in many places; on the topmast, The yards, and boresprit, would I flame distinctly, Then meet and join: Jove's lightning, the precursors O' th' dreadful thunder-claps, more momentary And sight-outrunning were not: the fire and cracks Of sulphurous roaring the most mighty Neptune Seem to besiege and make his bold waves tremble, Yea, his dread trident shake.†
Scene 1.2distinctly = in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- Thou dost snore distinctly: There's meaning in thy snores.†
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Definition:
clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate