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firm in purpose or belief
- He saw the pain come into Lawson's eyes, he could not help it, he was sorry, but he had to think of himself; he could not bear the thought of discussing his situation, he could endure it only by determining resolutely not to think about it.105-106 — Chapters 105-106 (52% in)
- Philip had never been able to surmount what he acknowledged was a defect in his resolute desire for a well ordered life, and that was his passion for living in the future; and no sooner was he settled in his work at the hospital than he had busied himself with arrangements for his travels.121-122 — Chapters 121-122 (22% in)
There are no more uses of "resolute" in Of Human Bondage.
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