All 3 Uses of
resolve
in
The Hobbit
- And then quite suddenly in another flash, as if lifted by a new strength and resolve, he leaped.
Chpt 5 (definition 1) *resolve = firmness of purpose
- The knowledge that the Arkenstone was in the hands of the besiegers burned in their thoughts; also they guessed the hesitation of Bard and his friends, and resolved to strike while they debated.
Chpt 17 (definition 2)resolved = decided
- they resolved now to win the dominion of the North.
Chpt 17 (definition 2) *resolved = definitely decided
Definitions:
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(1) (resolve as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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(2) (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.