All 27 Uses of
determine
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?
p. 24.4determined = firm in purpose
- I had determined at one time that the memory of these evils should die with me, but you have won me to alter my determination.
p. 30.9determined = decided
- I had determined at one time that the memory of these evils should die with me, but you have won me to alter my determination.
p. 31.0determination = decision
- "I understand your feeling," continued he, perceiving that I wished to interrupt him; "but you are mistaken, my friend, if thus you will allow me to name you; nothing can alter my destiny; listen to my history, and you will perceive how irrevocably it is determined."
p. 31.8determined = controlled or decided
- My departure for Ingolstadt, which had been deferred by these events, was now again determined upon.
p. 45.6 *determined = decided
- I revolved these circumstances in my mind and determined thenceforth to apply myself more particularly to those branches of natural philosophy which relate to physiology.
p. 52.6
- After having formed this determination and having spent some months in successfully collecting and arranging my materials, I began.
p. 54.9determination = decision
- These reflections determined me, and I resolved to remain silent.
p. 79.3determined = made my mind up for
- I determined to go without a guide, for I was well acquainted with the path, and the presence of another would destroy the solitary grandeur of the scene.
p. 100.3determined = decided
- My heart was full, and I did not answer him, but as I proceeded, I weighed the various arguments that he had used and determined at least to listen to his tale.
p. 104.7
- It was noon when I awoke, and allured by the warmth of the sun, which shone brightly on the white ground, I determined to recommence my travels;
p. 108.7
- Being thus provided, I resolved to reside in this hovel until something should occur which might alter my determination.
p. 109.9determination = decision
- She hesitated some time, but at length she formed her determination.
p. 129.6
- The fresh air revived me, and with renewed determination I approached the door of their cottage.
p. 135.6determination = firmness of purpose
- Accordingly I hid myself in some thick underwood, determining to devote the ensuing hours to reflection on my situation.
p. 139.0determining = deciding
- I do not wish to take any unfair advantage, and I beg therefore that you will take some days to consider of your determination.
p. 140.2determination = decision
- But on you only had I any claim for pity and redress, and from you I determined to seek that justice which I vainly attempted to gain from any other being that wore the human form.
p. 141.8determined = decided
- London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
p. 163.0
- We accordingly determined to commence our journey towards the north at the expiration of another month.
p. 164.7
- Having parted from my friend, I determined to visit some remote spot of Scotland and finish my work in solitude.
p. 168.2
- Your threats cannot move me to do an act of wickedness; but they confirm me in a determination of not creating you a companion in vice.
p. 172.7 *determination = firmness of purpose
- The monster saw my determination in my face and gnashed his teeth in the impotence of anger.
p. 172.8
- This letter in a degree recalled me to life, and I determined to quit my island at the expiration of two days.
p. 174.9determined = decided
- With trembling hand I conveyed the instruments out of the room, but I reflected that I ought not to leave the relics of my work to excite the horror and suspicion of the peasants; and I accordingly put them into a basket, with a great quantity of stones, and laying them up, determined to throw them into the sea that very night; and in the meantime I sat upon the beach, employed in cleaning and arranging my chemical apparatus.
p. 175.4
- On that night he had determined to consummate his crimes by my death.
p. 192.9
- You have determined to live, and I am satisfied.
p. 206.9
- I had determined, if you were going southwards, still to trust myself to the mercy of the seas rather than abandon my purpose.
p. 211.9
Definitions:
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(1)
(determined as in: is determined to succeed) firm in purpose
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(2)
(determine as in: determined she is guilty) to learn, discover, or decide
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(3)
(determine as in: this game determines the champion) to control (how something will turn out)
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
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