单词 | to the moment |
释义 | > as lemmasto the moment h. to the moment: with exact punctuality; (also) for the exact time required. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > wholeness > completeness > completely [phrase] > completely or perfectly to (or unto) perfectiona1425 to the letter?1495 to point1590 to the (also a) nail?1611 to a shaving1804 jam up1835 to the moment1845 to a (fine) point1861 1845 C. Dickens Chimes ii. 52 The coming of its moons, and stars, and tides, was known beforehand to the moment. 1871 M. Collins Marquis & Merchant III. i. 24 A cook who could roast a joint..to the moment. 1920 D. H. Lawrence Women in Love i. 18 ‘But you were to the moment.’ ‘We are usually to time.’ < as lemmas |
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