Both Uses of
writhe
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- The flowers so carefully planted by Fanny's repentant lover began to move and writhe in their bed.†
Chpt 46-48 *
- Whether his grasp pinched her, or whether his mere touch was the cause, was never known, but at the moment of his seizure she writhed, and gave a quick, low scream.†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(writhe) to move in a twisting or contorted motion -- often of a person when struggling or in pain