Both Uses of
deter
in
The Swiss Family Robinson
- our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely, four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
Chpt 2 *deterred = discouraged (prevented from continuing)
- This was unfortunate; but not to be deterred from my purpose, I determined to use a mixture of honey and water in its place.†
Chpt 13deterred = tried to prevent; or prevented
Definitions:
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(1)
(deter) try to prevent; or prevent
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)