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Laborious Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
What does this part of the sentence mean, please
Dear teachers:
Would you please explain to me what the phrase "to gather herself" means here?
- All she wanted was a few moments to gather herself before entering the room.
Thank you!
Top answer
She wanted a few moments to settle her thoughts/emotions, to become calm and composed.
- She wanted a few moments to settle her thoughts/emotions, to become calm and composed.
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She wanted a few moments to settle her thoughts/emotions, to become calm and composed.
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Laboriousgather herself
prepare herself mentally; calm herself down; organize her thoughts
It depends on the context, but it means things like that.
CJ
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