Chapter VII

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading It is like charity and love—silent, long suffering and mild.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

plural of “disdain” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a social unit living together

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

heighten or intensify

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

incapable of being recovered or regained

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is like charity and love—silent, long suffering and mild.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is like charity and love—silent, long suffering and mild.

something that is lost

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It is like charity and love—silent, long suffering and mild.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

make reference to

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading It is like charity and love—silent, long suffering and mild.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

not any; not one

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

have in common

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It is like charity and love—silent, long suffering and mild.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

a state of acute pain

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading But of her far keener suffering, for the loss she had sustained, little shew was made; for real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The Duchess in vain attempted to share, and lessen the regret of her husband:—he had that haughtiness of mind which disdains all confidence, and flies from all consolation.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading There are virtues which admit of no description—which inspire on the first mention of them but little interest.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

at the time that

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.

which person or people

From this reading As sickness falls heaviest on those who are in the full enjoyment of health, so grief is most severe, when it comes unexpectedly, in the midst of happiness.—It was from this cause, that the Duke, more than any one in his family, gave vent to the sorrows of his heart; and murmured at the irrecoverable loss, by which he had been afflicted.