Both Uses of
prevent
in
Sycamore Row
- No video cameras; no security sensors; a dead bolt on the front door; no chains; almost nothing to prevent even a half-witted cat burglar from sneaking in during the night and taking his time.†
p. 334.2 *prevent = stop (something from happening)
- Jake, though, had no idea what was coming; thus, he had no way to prevent it.†
p. 552.8
Definition:
to stop (something from happening)