Both Uses of
destitute
in
The Mill on the Floss
- The spiritual seed which had been scattered over Mr. Tulliver had apparently been destitute of any corresponding provision, and had slipped off to the winds again, from a total absence of hooks.†
Chpt 4.1
- I don't know where to go, if it isn't to one o' your aunts; and I hardly durst," said poor Mrs. Tulliver, quite destitute of mental resources in this extremity.†
Chpt 7.1 *
Definition:
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(destitute) extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter
The expression "destitute of" means: lacking