Both Uses of
determine
in
Looking for Alaska
- First, to determine my position vis-à-vis the shoreline.
p. 26.1 *determine = figure out
- I just did some calculations, and I've been able to determine that you're full of shit.
p. 78.8
Definitions:
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(1)
(determined as in: is determined to succeed) firm in purpose
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(2)
(determine as in: determined she is guilty) to learn, discover, or decide
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(3)
(determine as in: this game determines the champion) to control (how something will turn out)
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
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