All 4 Uses of
wither
in
The Mark of Athena
- What with Gaea rising, the crops are withering.†
p. 123..7 *
- Standing in each was a withered old woman, so dried up and brittle they reminded Piper of mummies—except mummies didn't normally move.†
p. 485..8
- For centuries, we have withered here in the darkness, thirsty …. so thirsty.†
p. 488..3
- Nine figures appeared, but they were no longer withered creatures.†
p. 500..7
Definition:
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(wither) to shrivel (wrinkle and contract -- usually from lack of water)
or:
to become weaker; or feel humiliated