The Only Use of
elude
in
The Outsiders
- I was trying to find the meaning the poet had in mind, but it eluded me.
p. 78.1eluded = escaped understanding by
Definitions:
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(1)
(elude as in: she eluded the police) to avoid, or get away fromin various senses, including:
- "She eluded the police."
- "She eluded danger and finally arrived safely at home."
- "She always messes up, but some how eludes taking responsibility."
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(2)
(elude as in: your point eludes me) to escape understanding, memory, or achievement