All 8 Uses of
prosper
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- "England is very attractive to you, seeing how indifferently you have prospered there," he observed then, turning his calm face to his nephew with a smile.†
Chpt 2.9prospered = did well
- I have already said, that for my prospering there, I am sensible I may be indebted to you, sir.†
Chpt 2.9 *prospering = doing well
- So, with great perseverance and untiring industry, he prospered.†
Chpt 2.10prospered = did well
- In London, he had expected neither to walk on pavements of gold, nor to lie on beds of roses; if he had had any such exalted expectation, he would not have prospered.†
Chpt 2.10
- If your suit should prosper, if Lucie should love you, you shall tell me on your marriage morning.†
Chpt 2.10prosper = do well
- And wot little a man did get, would never prosper with him, Mr. Lorry.†
Chpt 3.9
- He will never prosper in his inheritance otherwise.†
Chpt 3.10
- May you prosper!†
Chpt 3.11
Definition:
to do well or to grow stronger