All 5 Uses of
establish
in
And Then There Were None
- "Old established firm," he volunteered.
p. 51..2 (definition 1) *established = long-existing
- At the moment all I wish to establish is that we are in agreement on the facts.
p. 136..6 (definition 1)establish = set in place
- Mr. Justice Wargrave said: "I am only establishing facts."
p. 142..9 (definition 2)establishing = determining (figuring out)
- It is established, I think, that there is a possibility of such a thing as I have outlined occurring.
p. 144..9 (definition 2)established = known or proven
- We have now dealt with the second killing, and have established the fact that no one of us can be completely exonerated from suspicion.
p. 145..5 (definition 2) *established = demonstrated
Definitions:
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(1) (establish as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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(2) (establish as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)