All 5 Uses of
resolve
in
The Great Gatsby
- Looked at from a distance, however, the hen resolved itself into a bonnet, and the countenance of a stout old lady beamed down into the room.
p. 29..3 (definition 1) *resolved = changed
- At first I thought it was another party, a wild rout that had resolved itself into "hide-and-go-seek." or "sardines-in-the-box." with all the house thrown open to the game.
p. 81..4 (definition 1)
- I became aware now of a hollow, wailing sound which issued incessantly from the garage, a sound which as we got out of the coupe and walked toward the door resolved itself into the words "Oh, my God!" uttered over and over in a gasping moan.
p. 138..1 (definition 1)resolved = changed (through recognition)
- GENERAL RESOLVES
No wasting time at Shafters or [a name, indecipherable]
No more smokeing or chewing
Bath every other day
Read one improving book or magazine per week
Save $5
p. 173..5 (definition 2)resolves = firm decisions
- He always had some resolves like this or something.
p. 173..8 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (resolve as in: How was the problem resolved?) to solve a problem, settle a disagreement, or for a situation to change
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(2) (resolve as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decisioneditor's notes: In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.