All 5 Uses of
flourish
in
Oliver Twist
- And Mr. Grimwig poked the fire with a flourish.†
Chpt 17 *
- These preliminaries adjusted, Mr. Sikes proceeded to drink brandy at a furious rate, and to flourish the crowbar in an alarming manner; yelling forth, at the same time, most unmusical snatches of song, mingled with wild execrations.†
Chpt 19
- 'It's of no use disguising facts, ma'am,' said Mr. Bumble, slowly flourishing the teaspoon with a kind of amorous dignity which made him doubly impressive; 'I would drown it myself, with pleasure.'†
Chpt 23
- Such commendations had been bestowed upon his bravery, that he could not, for the life of him, help postponing the explanation for a few delicious minutes; during which he had flourished, in the very zenith of a brief reputation for undaunted courage.†
Chpt 29
- It was the prime and vigour of the year; all things were glad and flourishing.†
Chpt 33
Definition:
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(flourish as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)