All 3 Uses of
ebb
in
Middlemarch
- "Medical knowledge is at a low ebb among us," said Mr. Bulstrode, who spoke in a subdued tone, and had rather a sickly air.†
Chpt 1 *ebb = decline -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide
- I am at a low ebb with pupils.†
Chpt 3
- But many things have told against me in my practice, and it really just now has ebbed to a low point.†
Chpt 6ebbed = declined -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide