All 6 Uses of
relinquish
in
Great Expectations
- The suitor, kissing the hem of the garment again before relinquishing it, replied, "Habraham Latharuth, on thuthpithion of plate."†
Chpt 20 *
- He relinquished them with an agreeable smile, and combated with the door as if it were a wild beast.†
Chpt 21
- I relinquished the intention he had detected, for I knew him!†
Chpt 39
- One thing was manifest to both of us, and that was, that until relief came, neither of us could relinquish the fire.†
Chpt 43
- There was no gainsaying this difficulty, and we relinquished all thoughts of pursuing Orlick at that time.†
Chpt 53
- It is the only possession I have not relinquished.†
Chpt 59
Definition:
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(relinquish) to give something up, or to let go of something -- typically an idea, position or possession