All 4 Uses of
yield
in
Ethan Frome
- I had been told that Frome was poor, and that the saw-mill and the arid acres of his farm yielded scarcely enough to keep his household through the winter; but I had not supposed him to be in such want as Harmon's words implied, and I expressed my wonder.
Chpt Open (definition 1) *yielded = produced
- He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, "Thank you-I'll take it," he answered shortly.
Chpt Open (definition 2)yield = give in
- He reached the kitchen-porch and turned the door-handle; but the door did not yield to his touch.
Chpt 4 (definition 2)yield = give way (move)
- The answer seemed to satisfy her, or else she yielded to the power of his voice.
Chpt 9 (definition 2) *yielded = gave in
Definitions:
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(1) (yield as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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(2) (yield as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up