All 11 Uses of
resolve
in
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
- I was afraid that these seemingly good men might use me so; but I nevertheless remembered their advice, and from that time I resolved to run away.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)resolved = decided
- I resolved to wait only so long as the offering of a favorable opportunity.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- He resolved to put me out, as he said, to be broken; and, for this purpose, he let me for one year to a man named Edward Covey.
Chpt 9 (definition 1) *
- At this moment I resolved, for the first time, to go to my master, enter a complaint, and ask his protection.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- Mr. Covey seemed now to think he had me, and could do what he pleased; but at this moment—from whence came the spirit I don't know—I resolved to fight; and, suiting my action to the resolution, I seized Covey hard by the throat; and as I did so, I rose.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- My long-crushed spirit rose, cowardice departed, bold defiance took its place; and I now resolved that, however long I might remain a slave in form, the day had passed forever when I could be a slave in fact.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)resolved = firmly decided
- I therefore resolved that 1835 should not pass without witnessing an attempt, on my part, to secure my liberty.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)resolved = decided
- In coming to a fixed determination to run away, we did more than Patrick Henry, when he resolved upon liberty or death.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)resolved = firmly decided
- We were resolved to succeed or fail together, after the calamity had befallen us as much as before.
Chpt 10 (definition 2)resolved = determined
- I did not allow myself a single word; but was resolved, if he laid the weight of his hand upon me, it should be blow for blow.
Chpt 11 (definition 2) *
- I thought the matter over during the next day, Sunday, and finally resolved upon the third day of September, as the day upon which I would make a second attempt to secure my freedom.
Chpt 11 (definition 1)resolved = decided
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)