单词 | at the weapons of |
释义 | > as lemmasat the weapons of b. at all, any weapons: with weapons of any kind. †at the weapons of ——: with the weapons used by ——. †to play one's prize(s) at all, at several, in all weapons: figurative to use every or several means to win one's contest (cf. prize n.3 2). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > effort or exertion > exert oneself or make an effort [verb (intransitive)] > do one's utmost > use every means to play one's prize(s) at all, at several, in all weapons1620 society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > [adverb] at (with) his own weapon or weapons1610 at all, any weapons1768 at the weapons of1781 1620 Swetnam Arraign'd (1880) 55 Cupid, the little Fencer playd his Prize At seuerall weapons in Atlanta's eyes. 1651 Bp. J. Hall Susurrium cum Deo lxxv. 278 If the question be concerning some scrupulous act to bee done or omitted, now self-respect plaies its prizes at all weapons. a1670 J. Hacket Scrinia Reserata (1693) ii. 147 Attributed to the Chairman's dexterity, who could play his prize in all weapons. 1768 H. Brooke Fool of Quality III. xvi. 194 At any weapons, against any odds, I will prove him a traitor. 1781 C. Johnstone Hist. John Juniper II. iii. ii. 139 [He] said he was not a porter to fight with his fists; but would give him..satisfaction..at the weapons of a gentleman. 1831 G. P. R. James Philip Augustus vi He was..expert at all weapons. < as lemmas |
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