Both Uses of
flourish
in
Sense and Sensibility
- I admire them much more if they are tall, straight, and flourishing.†
Chpt 18 *
- That Lucy had certainly meant to deceive, to go off with a flourish of malice against him in her message by Thomas, was perfectly clear to Elinor; and Edward himself, now thoroughly enlightened on her character, had no scruple in believing her capable of the utmost meanness of wanton ill-nature.†
Chpt 49
Definition:
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(flourish as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)