Both Uses of
determine
in
The Glass Castle
- What he needed was someone who was focused and determined, someone who would set ultimatums and stick to them.
p. 208.8 *determined = firm in purpose
- I was determined to become one.
p. 235.7
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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