resolve
/ɹɪˈzɑlv/ noun C2- Determination; will power. · It took all my resolve to go through with the surgery.
- A determination to do something; a fixed decision.
- An act of resolving something; resolution.
Plural resolves
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“My husband has given me his word, sir,” said Madame de Villefort; “you have just seen him resolve to keep it when he has everything to lose, and surely there is more reason for his doing so where he has everything to gain.”
As they scampered off in large numbers to carry out their resolve, the Frogs lying on the banks of the lake heard the noise of their feet and rushed helter-skelter to the deep water for safety.
THE MEMBERS of the Body rebelled against the Belly, and said, “Why should we be perpetually engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but take your rest, and enjoy yourself in luxury and self-indulgence?” The Members carried out their resolve and refused their assistance to the Belly.
It’s at times like this I’m sorry I’m not a model little girl; and I always resolve that I will be in future.
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