agony
Example Sentences
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He knows at times the ‘agony’ of ignorance.
From Oxford Lectures on Poetry by Bradley, Andrew Cecil
It is remarkable that the renewal of the solemn 'agony' and the intenser earnestness of prayer follow the strengthening by the angel.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke by Maclaren, Alexander
Greek words follow the same rules, as 'agony', 'melody'.
From Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin by Sargeaunt, John
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