All 4 Uses of
impair
in
Bleak House
- He is in a helpless condition as to his lower, and nearly so as to his upper, limbs, but his mind is unimpaired.†
Chpt 19-21 *
- My health is not good (my digestion being much impaired), and if I had only myself to consider, I should take refuge in rural habits, especially as the cares of business have prevented me from ever coming much into contact with general society, and particularly with ladies' society, which I have most wished to mix in.†
Chpt 37-39
- His digestion is impaired, which is highly respectable.†
Chpt 37-39
- My digestion is much impaired, and I am but a poor knife and fork at any time.†
Chpt 43-45
Definition:
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(impair) make worse or less effective