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Definition of Inconsolably
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inconsolably
Literary usage of Inconsolably
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Life by Dante Alighieri (1903)
"The second part begins with the words : " Which inconsolably." Ye gentle souls,
of your sweet charity (For 'tis love's due), ..."
2. Walden by Henry David Thoreau (1910)
"There are some who complain most energetically and inconsolably of any, because
they are, as they say, doing their duty. I also have in my mind that ..."
3. Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad (1920)
"... of that mist in which he loomed interesting if not very big, with floating
outlines—a straggler yearning inconsolably for ..."
4. The Writings of Henry David Thoreau by Henry David Thoreau (1906)
"There are some who complain most energetically and inconsolably of any, because
they are, as they say, doing their duty. I also have in my mind that ..."
5. Annual Report by American Tract Society (1826)
"... and prayed, inconsolably, until, by the grace of God, and the efficacy of the
Holy Spirit, she was led to cast herself upon Christ, as her only hope. ..."
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