Both Uses of
resolute
in
Cujo
- She didn't like the way her thoughts were speeding up, and she pushed the whole mess resolutely away before it could grow to avalanche size and bury her in another deep depression.
*resolutely = with firm purpose
- Still, just to bear her voice and know she's okay He turned away from the telephone, punched up the pillow, and resolutely shut his eyes.†
resolutely = with firm purpose or belief
Definition:
firm in purpose or belief