All 17 Uses of
determine
in
Me Before You
- I saw that he seemed determined not to look anything like the man he had been; he had let his light-brown hair grow into a shapeless mess, his stubble crawl across his jaw.
p. 50.9determined = firm in purpose
- When I first came, he was determined.
p. 79.5
- It's like he's determined not to see the good in anything.
p. 115.6 *determined = decided
- Back then, I think he was still ...determined.
p. 115.8determined = firm in purpose
- I cannot to this day imagine the determination that kept him going, even though he must have been half delirious from the pain.
p. 124.2 *determination = firmness of purpose
- And we do appreciate your determination.
p. 146.4
- The wealthier shop owners took advantage of the long bleak months to disappear to holiday homes abroad, while the more determined hosted Christmas events, capitalizing on occasional carol concerts on the grounds, or festive craft fairs.
p. 155.5determined = firm in purpose
- My mother stood most days at her washing-up bowl, her back rigid with the effort of trying to suppress her tears, while Dad disappeared to work each morning with a grimly determined expression, returning hours later shiny-faced from the heat and unable to speak before he had cracked open a beer.
p. 172.5
- We had sex, a marathon session in which he seemed determined to show off his athleticism, his strength and vigor.
p. 205.5
- Will's whole body was a study in determined indifference.
p. 210.7
- When the needle first bit into my skin, I chewed my lip, determined not to let Will hear me squeal.
p. 238.9
- Because the only way I would ever be able to leave my family was if Will decided, after all, that he was still determined to go to this infernal place in Switzerland.
p. 327.0
- He seemed not just weary from his illness, but exhausted with life, tired of our interference, our upbeat attempts at conversation, our relentless determination to try to make things better for him.
p. 342.9determination = firmness of purpose
- I couldn't bear the thought that I would lose him, that he was so stubborn, and determined not to see what was good, what could be good, that he would not change his mind.
p. 366.8determined = firm in purpose
- My sister is nothing if not determined.
p. 392.4
- If he is determined, if he really can't see a way of things being better for him, then I guess the best thing you can do is just be there.
p. 395.3
- The actions of those accompanying Mr. Traynor may be characterized as reluctant assistance in the face of a determined wish on the part of the victim.
p. 403.9
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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