Both Uses of
flourish
in
The Time Machine
- No doubt the exquisite beauty of the buildings I saw was the outcome of the last surgings of the now purposeless energy of mankind before it settled down into perfect harmony with the conditions under which it lived—the flourish of that triumph which began the last great peace.†
Chpt 4
- Yet it was evident that if I was to flourish matches with my hands I should have to abandon my firewood; so, rather reluctantly, I put it down.†
Chpt 9 *
Definition:
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(flourish as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)