Both Uses of
languish
in
Oliver Twist
- At length, he began to languish for fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.†
Chpt 10 *
- The days were peaceful and serene; the nights brought with them neither fear nor care; no languishing in a wretched prison, or associating with wretched men; nothing but pleasant and happy thoughts.†
Chpt 32languishing = suffering in a bad situation for a long time
Definition:
to suffer in a bad situation for a long time