单词 | to gather oneself |
释义 | > as lemmasto gather oneself (together) 8. To collect or summon up (one's energies); to gain or recover (breath, etc.). Also to gather oneself (together). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > prepare [verb (reflexive)] > collect one's energies to gather oneself (together)1470 to draw together1856 the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > carry on vigorously [verb (transitive)] > summon up (one's energies) gather1470 1470–85 T. Malory Morte d'Arthur xiv. vi Thenne he dyd of his helme for to gadre wynde, for he was gretely enchafed with the serpente. 1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 561/1 I gather my spyrites to me, as one dothe that hath maters layde to his charge. 1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 561/1 I gather myselfe togyther as a man doth whan he intendeth to shewe his strength. c1540 (?a1400) Destr. Troy 9860 All the grekes with grem gedret þere herttes. 1545 Act 37 Hen. VIII c. 17 §2 The People gathereth Heart and Presumption to do Evil. 1590 E. Spenser Faerie Queene i. vi. sig. Fv The luckelesse lucky mayd..Long time with that saluage people stayd, To gather breath in many miseryes. 1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 112 While I was thus gathering Strength. 1768 A. Ross Fortunate Shepherdess i. 8 He had fa'en aswoon..But howsomever in a little wee Himsel he gathers, and begins to see. 1850 N. Hawthorne Scarlet Let. xvii. 230 He had almost gone by, before Hester..could gather voice enough to attract his observation. < as lemmas |
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