heavy-heartedness
Example Sentences
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These writers also share a certain heavy-heartedness, in addition to gray Eastern European settings.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2020
George Emerson. heavy-heartedness in a house so fast as idleness.
From The Girl Wanted by Nixon Waterman
He arrived in London in the midst of what is called "the season," and it seemed to him at first that he might here put himself in the way of being diverted from his heavy-heartedness.
From The American by Henry James
I am low and depressed to-night; I scarcely know why: indeed, I have less reason than usual for heavy-heartedness.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever
Half an hour later Grace looked up and with a ravishing smile, said: "Do you know, dearest, I believe all my heavy-heartedness is gone."
From The Wedge of Gold by C. C. Goodwin
