All 3 Uses of
yield
in
Robinson Crusoe
- I was resolved all to make another trial; and seeking for a moister piece of ground near my bower, I there sowed the rest of my seed in February, a little before the vernal equinox; which having the rainy months of March and April to water it, yielded a noble crop, and sprang up very pleasantly.
(definition 1)yielded = produced
- And near this commodious and pleasant settlement, lay my well cultivated and improved corn-fields, which kindly yielded me their fruit in the proper season.
(definition 1) *yielded = gave
- But while they were discoursing, the Captain, his mate and the rest entered, and knocked down the second mate and carpenter, secured those that were upon the deck, by putting them under hatches, while the other boat's crew entered and secured the forecastle; they then broke into the round-house, where the mate after some resistance, shot the pirate captain through the head, upon which all the rest yielded themselves prisoners.
(definition 2) *yielded = surrendered (gave up)
Definitions:
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(1) (yield as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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(2) (yield as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up