enervated

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Enervated, prostrate, and breathless, he became unconscious of outward objects; he seemed to be entering that vague delirium preceding death.

From The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas père, Alexandre

Enervated by opulence and luxury38, they were led to despise the rough unpolished manners of the Romans; but during centuries of almost incessant warfare, they were daily taught to dread their military skill and prowess.

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

Enervated as this country was through luxury, and weakened by her long wars with the Eastern emperors, she could offer but feeble resistance to the terrible energy of the Saracens.

From General History for Colleges and High Schools by Myers, Philip Van Ness

Enervated by the interruption, she calls sharply to the singer to be quiet—but Pippa does not hear, and Ottima then orders Sebald to call, for his voice will be sure to carry.

From Browning's Heroines by Armfield, Maxwell

Enervated by former excesses, he was sickly, fearful of death, tormented by dark imaginations and suspicions.

From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various