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disposed the troops along...
Definition
the arrangement, positioning, or use of things
- A car and driver are at Natalie's disposal, delivering her and young Ruby to Miri's house for Dr. O's party.p. 487.6
disposal = command
(editor's note: When something is "at someone's disposal" it is "at their command," or "available for their use." They can use it as they please.)
(editor's note: When something is "at someone's disposal" it is "at their command," or "available for their use." They can use it as they please.)
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- His daughters-in-law had disposed of Estelle's things.p. 111.2
- She scrubbed her feet in the toilet, flushing again and again, wiped herself clean with disposable towels and changed into her white lab coat and shoes.p. 184.3
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