| Id | ESLPod_0854_WE_1383 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 854 |
| Episode Title | Singing Christmas Carols |
| Phrase | to compose |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to compose" means to create a new piece of music and write it down so that other people can re-create it: "Jacques has composed a few pieces for the guitar, but never anything for other instruments." The verb "to compose" also means to write, especially formally: "How often do you compose speeches for your supervisor?" The phrase "to compose (oneself)" means to become in control of one's emotions and appearance, especially when one is very upset: "Just give me a few minutes to compose myself, and then I'll go back into the meeting room." Finally, the verb "to compose can mean to arrange things in some way for an end product: "Sheila is very good at composing photographs." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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