All 10 Uses of
resolve
in
Hard Times
- However, as it must be done, ... so, after attempting several letters, and failing in them all, he resolved to do it by word of mouth.
Chpt 1.16 (definition 1) *resolved = definitely decided
- It was in vain for Bounderby to bluster or to assert himself in any of his explosive ways; Mrs. Sparsit was resolved to have compassion on him, as a Victim.
Chpt 1.16 (definition 2) *resolved = determined (having firmly decided)
- After a few dashes in the public meeting way, Mr. Gradgrind and a council of political sages approved of Jem, and it was resolved to send him down to Coketown, to become known there and in the neighbourhood.
Chpt 2.2 (definition 1)resolved = decided
- He had another odd dream of being taken by a waiter through a mist, which, after giving him some trouble and difficulty, resolved itself into the main street, in which he stood alone.
Chpt 2.3 (definition 3) *resolved = changed
- ...with a noble and majestic unanimity that will make Tyrants tremble, resolve for to subscribe to the funds of the United Aggregate Tribunal, and to abide by the injunctions issued by that body for your benefit, whatever they may be…
Chpt 2.4 (definition 4)resolve = make a decision by formal vote
- I know weel that yo aw resolve to ha nommore ado wi' a man who is not wi' yo in this matther.
Chpt 2.4 (definition 1)resolve = decided
- That he might not be remiss in his part of the engagement, he resolved to wait full two hours, on this third and last night.
Chpt 2.6 (definition 1)
- Mr. Bounderby, having got it into his explosive composition that Mrs. Sparsit was a highly superior woman to perceive that he had that general cross upon him in his deserts (for he had not yet settled what it was), and further that Louisa would have objected to her as a frequent visitor if it had comported with his greatness that she should object to anything he chose to do, resolved not to lose sight of Mrs. Sparsit easily.
Chpt 2.10 (definition 1)
- Things having come to this pass, and showing no latent signs of stirring beyond it, the upshot of Mr. Bounderby's investigations was, that he resolved to hazard a bold burst.
Chpt 3.4 (definition 1)
- ...I propose to you on the part of the United Aggregate Tribunal, ever watchful for your welfare, ever zealous for your benefit, that this meeting does Resolve: That Stephen Blackpool, weaver, referred to in this placard, having been already solemnly disowned by the community of Coketown Hands, the same are free from the shame of his misdeeds, and...
Chpt 3.4 (definition 4) *resolve = voice an opinion by formal vote
Definitions:
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(1) (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.
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(2) (resolve as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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(3) (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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(4) (resolve as in: This committee hereby resolves...) make a decision or voice an opinion by formal group vote