| 单词 | to cut a thread |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto cut (to) a thread (between) ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > edge, border, or margin > boundary > [noun] > bounding line or surface > boundary-line > dividing threadc1400 dividentc1450 several1597 ideal line1767 the Great (Continental) Divide1868 borderline1869 the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > discriminate, distinguish [phrase] to tell tother (or t'other) from whicha1325 can (or could) skillc1340 tella1425 to thread the difference1627 to cut (to) a thread (between)1647 to draw the line1766 c1400 (?c1390) Sir Gawain & Green Knight (1940) l. 1771 Þat prynce[s] of pris de-presed hym so þikke, Nurned hym so neȝe þe þred, þat nede hym bi-houed Oþer lach þer hir luf oþer lodly re-fuse. 1567 J. Maplet Greene Forest f. 28 To twine vp this threde of deuision [the division of plants into kinds] vpon some bottome. c1591 W. Davies in J. H. Pollen Acts Eng. Martyrs (1891) 131 It was come to that now, that a thread divided my life and death. 1598 J. Manwood Treat. Lawes Forrest xx. f. 161 Within the lists or bounds of the Forrest, or, within the threed (as they cal it:) of the Forrest. 1647 N. Ward Simple Cobler Aggawam 49 To cut an exquisite thred between..Kings Prerogatives, and Subjects Liberties. 1650 N. Ward Discolliminium 19 I know no harder task..than..to cut a just thread between Gods Providence, and Mans Improvidence. 1692 R. L'Estrange Fables ccccxvi. 393 The Art of Pleasing is..the Skill of Cutting to a Thrid, betwixt Flattery and Ill Manners. < as lemmas |
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