All 3 Uses of
deliberate
in
All Quiet on the Western Front
- Then as if deliberately the fire dies down again.
p. 63.1 *deliberately = intentionally
- We do it ceremonially, we stretch our legs out in front of us and spit deliberately, that is the only way.
p. 152.9deliberately = with great care
- The peasants wrap up their booty with the utmost solemnity, and then get out their big pocket knives, and slowly and deliberately cut off a slice of bread for themselves from their supply and with every mouthful take a piece of the good tough sausage and so reward themselves with a good feed.
p. 192.2 *
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