All 4 Uses of
deliberate
in
Dracula
- There was a deliberate voluptuousness which was both thrilling and repulsive, and as she arched her neck she actually licked her lips like an animal, till I could see in the moonlight the moisture shining on the scarlet lips and on the red tongue as it lapped the white sharp teeth.
p. 45.7deliberate = intentional
- Before I could say a word, or move forward to seize him, he sprang on the bulwark and deliberately threw himself into the sea.
p. 95.6 *deliberately = intentionally
- I am truly thankful that she is to be left out of our future work, and even of our deliberations.
p. 270.9 *deliberations = discussions
- Then he deliberately set himself down to prepare for the task. He find in patience just how is his strength, and what are his powers.
p. 341.5 *deliberately = with great care -- often slowly
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