Both Uses
establish
in
The Book Thief
(Edited)
- Unfortunately, she gave herself away. In the eyes. They were agitated. She knew the exact moment when Viktor Chemmel established that the book was a prize possession.
"I'll tell you what," he said. "For fifty marks, you can have it back."p. 301.5 *established = determined (figured out) - Our school is one of the finest ever established.
p. 409.6 *established = created
Definitions:
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(1)
(establish as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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(2)
(establish as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)