All 3 Uses of "determine" in "Things Fall Apart"

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All 3 Uses

determine
in
Things Fall Apart
(Edited)

At last Ezinma was born, and although ailing she seemed determined to live.
p. 79.7

determined = firm in purpose
She determined to nurse her child to health, and she put all her being into it.
p. 79.9 *

determined = decided
He was determined that his return should be marked by his people.
p. 171.6 *

determined = firm in purpose

editor's notes: In this context, "be marked by his people" means "make an impression on his people."

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(1) (determined as in: is determined to succeed)
firm in purpose
(2) (determine as in: determined she is guilty)
to learn, discover, or decide
(3) (determine as in: this game determines the champion)
to control (how something will turn out)
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
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