All 7 Uses of
wither
in
The Throne of Fire
- I thought Ra would whisper his name in her ear, but instead he grasped her hand and placed it against his withered brow.†
Chpt 12 *
- It takes a lot of excitement for ba to return to their withered old bodies.†
Chpt 16
- The mummies withered silently under the fury of the rats.†
Chpt 16
- A dozen withered figures in linen hospital gowns sat around the room, staring vacantly into space.†
Chpt 20
- His hospital gown had changed into regal robes with a collar of gold, but he still looked like the same withered old man.†
Chpt 21
- The power of Chaos is seeping into our bodies, withering our souls.†
Chpt 22
- As we descended over the enemy, old Ra (yes, he was still just as senile and withered as ever) leaned over the side and waved at everyone with his crook.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
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(wither) to shrivel (wrinkle and contract -- usually from lack of water)
or:
to become weaker; or feel humiliated