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Meanings of wither for in English

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Usage of wither for in English
1
She would wither for a little under the sky, and then perish.
The Best Short Stories of 1920, and the Yearbook of the American...
2
She would never wither for him.
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3
It does not wither for some time after being cut, and so is very suitable for garlands and bouquets.
The Naturalist in Nicaragua
4
How long shall the land mourn, and the herb of every field wither for the wickedness of them that dwell therein?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
5
But you like being a butterfly, and when you've made ladies pale you're happy: and there they're to stick and wither for you.
The Tale of Chloe: An Episode in the History of Beau Beamish
6
Dad was standing contemplating the tops, which were withering for want of rain.
On Our Selection
7
Taybe is a valley full of trees, which were now withered for want of rain.
Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories...
8
The region became a valley of pestilence and death, and all life withered for miles around.
City of Endless Night
9
Their knowledge withered for lack of roots.
The Vision Splendid
10
At last, there came a very dry season-so dry that the farmer's crops withered for want of rain.
The Junior Classics, Volume 1: Fairy and wonder tales
11
I was scorched and withered for being a cold-foot and a quitter-andI deserve it all, and more!
Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point; Or, Two Chums in the C...
12
They would not stay withered for long, however, as it was obvious that the first hints of spring were in the air.
Home to italy
13
Hitherto, she declared, she had felt like a flower that was withering for the lack of sun; now Sophy supplied the sunshine.
The Road to Mandalay: A Tale of Burma
14
But the Lord restrained me from using the power of my hands, for my right hand withered for the length of seven days.
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 2
15
He'd picked himself up and was watching the Oviates, who'd fought so vehemently for a piece of light, withering for excess of it.
Imajica: Complete Edition
16
His heart had hungered for the sight of Dain's face, and his ears were withering for the want of the refreshing sound of his voice.
Almayer's Folly: A Story of an Eastern River
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