All 7 Uses of
prevent
in
Great Expectations
- I not only prevented him getting off the marshes, but I dragged him here,—dragged him this far on his way back.†
p. 36.8 *prevented = stopped (something from happening)
- It may prevent some persons laying under suspicion alonger me.†
p. 39.5prevent = stop (something from happening)
- It was a wonderful equipage, with six great coronets outside, and ragged things behind for I don't know how many footmen to hold on by, and a harrow below them, to prevent amateur footmen from yielding to the temptation.†
p. 170.8
- But get him where I will, could I prevent his coming back?†
p. 363.9
- It was the sole resource; for he told me that the case must be over in five minutes when the witness was there, and that no power on earth could prevent its going against us.†
p. 477.5
- And as my extreme weakness prevented me from getting up and going to him, I lay there, penitently whispering, "O God bless him!†
p. 493.9prevented = stopped (something from happening)
- I have very often hoped and intended to come back, but have been prevented by many circumstances.†
p. 514.9
Definition:
to stop (something from happening)