All 4 Uses of
compose
in
The Looking Glass Wars
- She flashed Dodge a warning glance--say nothing--and he manned his guardsman's post as composedly as he could, across the room from his father.
p. 48..1 (definition 1)composedly = calmly
- Piped in from who knew where played the background music of Wondertropolis' free fall into decay. ... a composition on infinite repeat, featuring lyrics Redd had written herself, which sang her praises as Wonderland's savior.
p. 141..8 (definition 2) *composition = musical work
- Regaining his usual composure, he took a seat next to the princess.
p. 269..3 (definition 1) *composure = calm state of mind
- The others turned to the Milliner, but even he, who was able to maintain his composure in battles that would have sent most Wonderlanders running for their mothers' skirts, was a little exasperated by this.
p. 286..4 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (compose as in: compose myself) to calm someone or settle something
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(2) (compose as in: compose a poem) to write or create something with care -- especially music or a literary work, but could be other things as diverse as a plan or a letter