All 3 Uses of
tumult
in
Oliver Twist
- Turning down Sun Street and Crown Street, and crossing Finsbury square, Mr. Sikes struck, by way of Chiswell Street, into Barbican: thence into Long Lane, and so into Smithfield; from which latter place arose a tumult of discordant sounds that filled Oliver Twist with amazement.†
Chpt 21
- The Jew released his hold, and they rushed tumultuously from the room.†
Chpt 26 *
- Suddenly, he started back at the report of firearms; there rose into the air, loud cries and shouts; lights gleamed before his eyes; all was noise and tumult, as some unseen hand bore him hurriedly away.†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(tumult as in: tumult in financial markets) confusion or disorder -- often noisy