All 3 Uses of
establish
in
Murder On The Orient Express
- In the case of many of the passengers, to establish their bona fides will be difficult; in most cases it will probably not be attempted, especially since there seems nothing in the way of suspicion attaching to them.
Chpt 2.13 (definition 1)establish = demonstrate or prove
- So I try to establish first that there really is such a flesh-and-blood person.
Chpt 2.13 (definition 1) *establish = determine (figure out)
- Either it was done by the murderer to establish an alibi, and afterwards, when he meant to leave the compartment, he was prevented by hearing people moving about; or...
Chpt 3.2 (definition 2) *establish = create
Definitions:
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(1) (establish as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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(2) (establish as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place