Both Uses of
reconcile
in
My Antonia
- It was grandfather who brought about a reconciliation with the Shimerdas.†
Book 1 *
- I'm reconciled to her being away from me now, but at first I cried like I was putting her into her coffin.'†
Book 5 *
Definitions:
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(reconcile as in: reconciled their differences) to bring into agreementThe exact meaning of reconcile can depend upon its context. For example:
- "We reconciled our differences and are on friendly terms now." -- settled or found a way to accept
- "They did break up, but they reconciled since then." -- made up
- "I need to reconcile my goals with my abilities." -- make compatible
- "I need to reconcile my checkbook." -- get the checkbook numbers and the bank statement to agree
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(reconcile as in: reconciled herself to) to come to terms with