alleviation

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In the third book, De Ægritudine Lenienda, the author treats of the best alleviations of sorrow.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Besides such lighter alleviations, he had all the consolations that the most satisfactory domestic conditions can administer to the sufferer.

From A Letter on Shakspere's Authorship of The Two Noble Kinsmen and on the characteristics of Shakspere's style and the secret of his supremacy by Spalding, William

There were other alleviations, too, as the store of songs and of traditions testifies, both these possibilities ceasing when home labor was transferred to the factory.

From Prisoners of Poverty Abroad by Campbell, Helen

After prescribing alleviations of the ill beyond his power to cure, Dr. —— added that terrible confirmation of the fears of anxious affection.

From Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter by Opie, Amelia Alderson

As well let him die in Paris, where he will at least have all the alleviations the resources of art and high civilisation can afford.

From Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 by Various