All 3 Uses of
relapse
in
Oliver Twist
- 'Ay,' murmured the sick woman, relapsing into her former drowsy state, 'what about her?†
Chpt 24 *
- He then relapsed into his former state; nor did he rouse himself until his attention was again awakened by the voice of his partner.†
Chpt 37
- Whispering Sikes that there was no fear of her relapsing, Fagin took up his hat and bade him good-night.†
Chpt 44
Definition:
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(relapse) to return to an undesirable previous condition -- especially illness, addiction, or bad behavior