单词 | upon all events |
释义 | > as lemmasupon all events ΚΠ 1612 E. Grimeston tr. L. T. de Mayerne Gen. Hist. Spaine iv. 114 He prepared himselfe to the warre, making his account to lodge with his two legions in Gades, vpon all euents [Fr. en tout euenement]. a1684 J. Evelyn Diary anno 1672 (1955) III. 616 I had put all things in a readinesse, upon all events. 1719 J. Swift Let. May in Corr. (1912) III. 30 The same grain of caution which disposes a man to fill his coffers, will teach him how to preserve them upon all events. 1796 ‘A. Pasquin’ New Brighton Guide 25 We have insinuated nothing as to those ladies who may have thick or crooked legs, as they uniformly ascend the last, upon all events, and are never seen abroad in a windy day. < as lemmas |
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