All 6 Uses of
contrived
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Edward)
- The general, who is deluded with the hopes of taking Troy without his assistance, but fears the army was discouraged by his absence and the late plague, as well as by length of time, contrives to make trial of their disposition by a stratagem.†
Chpt 1.1contrives = arranges -- especially in an unnatural way
- On Pallas then enjoin
That to the battle-field of Greece and Troy
She haste, and so contrive that Trojans first
May break the treaty, and the Greeks assail.†Chpt 1.4 *contrive = arrange
- She said: the Sire of Gods and men complied,
And thus with winged words to Pallas spoke:
"Go to the battle-field of Greece and Troy
In haste, and so contrive that Trojans first
May break the treaty, and the Greeks assail."†Chpt 1.4
- He takes no rest that night, but passes through the camp, awaking the leaders, and contriving all possible methods for the public safety.†
Chpt 2.9contriving = arranging -- especially in an unnatural way
- Then will I so by word and deed contrive
That they may gain fresh respite from their toil.†Chpt 2.15contrive = arrange
- This too I warn ye, and will make it good:
No more at Nestor's hand shall ye receive
Your provender, but with the sword be slain,
If by your faults a lower prize be ours;
Then rouse ye now, and put forth all your speed,
And I will so contrive, as not to fail
Of slipping past them in the narrow way.†Chpt 2.23
Definition:
unnatural seeming (due to careful planning)
or more rarely:
arranged (that something should happen)
or more rarely:
arranged (that something should happen)