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  • Matters went on pretty well with us until my master was seized with a severe fit of illness, in consequence of which his literary scheme was completely defeated, and his condition in life materially injured; of course, the glad tones of encouragement which I had been accustomed to hear were changed into expressions of condolence, and sometimes assurances of unabated friendship; but then it must be remembered that I, the handsomest blue coat, was _still in good condition_, and it will perhaps appear, that if I were not my master's The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 262, July 7, 1827
  • The Notes sends sincere condolence to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mary Bulmer.
  • He had by a second will bequeathed all his possessions to the Church, reserving in them a life-interest for his virtual wife; and when the cousinry swooped down on what they thought their prey, Madame Mulhausen could receive them and their condolences with the indignant scorn which their greed and cruelty deserved. A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)
  • Condolences go to the proprietors of the shop who have worked so hard to make a success of it.
  • The decision of Government to send reinforcements to Ireland was mentioned as a prelude to the information from Vienna of the birth of a son to the Princess Nikolas: and then; having conjoined the two entirely heterogeneous pieces of intelligence, the composer adroitly interfused them by a careless transposition of the prelude and the burden that enabled him to play ad libitum on regrets and rejoicings; by which device the lord of Earlsfont might be offered condolences while the lady could express her strong contentment, inasmuch as he deplored the state of affairs in the sister island, and she was glad of a crisis concluding a term of suspense thus the foreign-born baby was denounced and welcomed, the circumstances lamented and the mother congratulated, in a breath, all under cover of the happiest misunderstanding, as effective as the cabalism of Prospero's wand among the Neapolitan mariners, by the skilful Irish development on a grand scale of the rhetorical figure anastrophe, or a turning about and about. Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
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  • Luckily with condolences it wasn't necessary to go into detail -- all she need do was commiserate on the tragic accident. PROSPECT HILL
  • We would also like to send our condolences to all the other families and people involved in this tragic incident. Times, Sunday Times
  • The first just said "condolences" - sent from a friend who has long teased me for defending Jackson in pub arguments. Gordon Brown, Charlie Whelan and Me
  • My faithful maid sent over to Allen's for Olga, who came bearing messages of condolence from the girls, and flowers and offers of financial assistance if it should be needed. Madeleine: An Autobiography
  • My prayers and condolences are with those whose lives were tragically altered by the cowardly attacks.
  • Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke of his distress and the Prince of Wales wrote personal letters of condolence to both families.
  • The service itself passed in a blur of kindly faces, murmured condolences and ecclesiastic efficiency.
  • heartfelt condolences
  • The younger man expressed his condolences to the bereaved mother. Times, Sunday Times
  • He was survived by his niece Myrsene and his older brother Evangelos, who was bestowed the writ of condolence from the mayor of Athens on behalf of the nation at the funeral. Odysseas elytis | calendar of an invisible april « poetry dispatch & other notes from the underground
  • We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
  • He conveyed to the fighting families letters of condolences from the President [Abbas] and updated them as to [Abbas's] decision to declare them as Shahids [Martyrs] of the Palestinian revolution ... Ken Blackwell: $900 Million for What?
  • After the minute's silence, passengers moved to inspect the books of condolence which were placed on a table decorated with a floral arrangement of white roses, daisies and lilies.
  • Edward's parents sent their condolences, attended the ceremony at chapel and graveside, and Mrs Thomas visited the widow.
  • As the thunder continued to rumble overhead, grief-stricken residents wiped tears from their eyes as they stood to read the many messages of condolence.
  • Dignitaries from all over the world came to offer their condolences.
  • Yesterday a book of condolence was opened in her memory at her local church. Times, Sunday Times
  • Everyone who knew David sends condolences and love to Janet at this sorrowful time.
  • Visitors are invited to write in condolence books. Times, Sunday Times
  • Our condolences and sympathy go to his family. The Sun
  • Midgley sent his condolences and sympathy to the family of the dead infant.
  • After the funeral and the graveside service on the old Fisher homestead, where Peggy had lived forty-some years of her life, some kind soul carted her photos back to the house where family and friends had gathered to offer their condolences and to eat the food the church ladies had prepared. A Light at Winter’s End
  • Please pass on our condolences from the other end of the world. PC Bill Barker – Officer Down. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG
  • Blair arrives at the freezing hanger, close to tears as he delivers his condolences.
  • I offer my sincere condolences to all those affected and stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
  • My condolences and deepest sympathy go to the parents and family of the little girl for the loss of a gift from God.
  • We wish to express our sincere condolences to all in our community who were bereaved during the year.
  • You are a good cousin to feel the instinctive sympathy to write with love and condolences. Times, Sunday Times
  • We would also like to send our condolences to all the other families and people involved in this tragic incident. Times, Sunday Times
  • Edward's parents sent their condolences, attended the ceremony at chapel and graveside, and Mrs Thomas visited the widow.
  • The letter of condolence is for the family memebr not the deseaced. Obama must overturn military suicide condolence rules, lawmakers urge
  • Willie offered sincere condolences to any members who suffered bereavements in the past year.
  • I extend my condolences to the entire Department of Defense families, military and civilian.
  • Such was her profile at the time that she received thousands of letters of condolence from around the world. The Sun
  • I felt like offering condolences, except the commish has already been through worse.
  • We wish to express our sincere condolences to all in our community who were bereaved during the year.
  • they sent their condolences
  • Thank you to all the friends and family for all the support, whether it was food or condolences.
  • Condolences to the KOTH crew ... and may the series be uncanceled soon. Sunrise ... Sunset
  • You are a good cousin to feel the instinctive sympathy to write with love and condolences. Times, Sunday Times
  • When he died many people came to the house to express condolences; they came night after night for months. Times, Sunday Times
  • Our sympathies and condolences go to the victims of this incident and the people of London.
  • The younger man expressed his condolences to the bereaved mother. Times, Sunday Times
  • The note, written on paper embossed with the Deanery's address, read: `Dear Miss Peabody, I enclose a letter of condolence tor the Bishop. ABSOLUTE TRUTHS
  • To her husband Paul, daughter Kaylyn and son Ronan, we offer our sincere condolences.
  • David pulled a plain envelope from a coat pocket, giving it to the vicar and shaking his hand as the man gave his condolences.
  • We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
  • Condolence payments, known as solatia, are being paid to express sympathy to those injured or who lost a family member during the fighting.
  • Instead he is making condolence phone calls to the country about Jacko ... what showmen both of these guys are and were!!!! Obama says energy legislation a 'jobs bill'
  • Luckily with condolences it wasn't necessary to go into detail -- all she need do was commiserate on the tragic accident. PROSPECT HILL
  • The king, queen and prince also sent messages of condolence.
  • Luckily with condolences it wasn't necessary to go into detail -- all she need do was commiserate on the tragic accident. PROSPECT HILL
  • He said messages of condolence had been sent from across the country. The Sun
  • A condolence package for its dishonorably discharged. C. Brian Smith: The Shame Of Celibacy
  • We regret that you had to endure such a painful loss, and we offer our deepest condolences.
  • We and the civilized world are in shock at this gross inhumanity, and we extend heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed and wounded.
  • After the minute's silence, passengers moved to inspect the books of condolence which were placed on a table decorated with a floral arrangement of white roses, daisies and lilies.
  • To his bereft family and friends in the racing fraternity we offer our condolences for their great loss and our appreciation for the memories of this brave young man.
  • He expressed his condolences to Kermit and offered to contribute the labour on a project.
  • Many of the condolence letters that followed offered suggestions about the best way to assuage my grief. Times, Sunday Times
  • Our sincere condolences go to the family. The Sun
  • Tears flowed freely and words of comfort and condolence were repeated over and over to the devastated family.
  • Luckily with condolences it wasn't necessary to go into detail -- all she need do was commiserate on the tragic accident. PROSPECT HILL
  • There was no time for the diplomacy of muttered condolences or passing excuses about his wife, nothing that might help reestablish their precoital relations, nothing but an upturned galvanized bucket, a banging door and a car disappearing hastily into the night. Whispers Of Betrayal
  • On behalf of all who know, we offer our sincere condolences., pensioner contact Hull Flake Mill.
  • Firefighters across the country have expressed their condolences to the victims' families and friends.
  • The management and staff pass on their sincere condolences. The Sun
  • Neil sent him a letter of condolence.
  • When he said, brusquely, that he was exceedingly cross, he was given nice things to smell and eat, with kindest expressions of condolence.
  • We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
  • My greatest condolence is that at least their terms are limited. Happy International Women’s Day! — Fusion Despatches
  • And President Bush is offering U.S. aid and condolences to people affected by the Asian tsunami disaster.
  • The only form of social exchange it is not suitable for is letters of condolence. Blaikie's Guide to Modern Manners
  • Earlsfont might be offered condolences while the lady could express her strong contentment, inasmuch as he deplored the state of affairs in the sister island, and she was glad of a crisis concluding a term of suspense thus the foreign-born baby was denounced and welcomed, the circumstances lamented and the mother congratulated, in a breath, all under cover of the happiest misunderstanding, as effective as the cabalism of Prospero's wand among the Neapolitan mariners, by the skilful Irish development on a grand scale of the rhetorical figure anastrophe, or a turning about and about. Celt and Saxon — Complete
  • In our case, not only were the condolences belated, but we also failed to offer concrete support.
  • (which will hopefully will not forbid avoiding the English words "magical girl" and instead require the Japanese words "mahou shoujo" be spoken), I must first express my condolences. AnimeBlogger.net Antenna
  • She has been in touch to express her condolences. The Sun
  • Mr Manne Dipico who are both ANC Chairpersons in the provinces send their deepfelt condolences to the family of comrade Harry Gwala. ANC Daily News Briefing
  • MY CONDOLENCES!" porfin! lol its really good sprx =] shikamaru's dad: hey, everyone loves naruto. i'm just throwing this out there, but why don't we let him be hoka -- Popular in the last 8 hours
  • We offer our condolences to Alicia Keys and Celine Dion, who were vexed by rare, but inexcusable, technical gremlins during their performances.
  • Some situations are delicate and we need to use words that give comfort and condolence.
  • Prof. Saifuddin Soz, the Union Minister of Water Resources has expressed his deep condolences over the passing away of veteran Dogri writer, author and litterateur Prof. Ram Nath Shastri in Jammu late last night. Padam Shri Awardee Ram Nath Shastri���Icon of Dogras and Dogri litterateur passes away in Jammu(J&K)
  • The airline offered its condolences but would not give full details for privacy reasons. The Sun
  • This was a tragic event and we offer them our sincere condolences.
  • Already, the book was filled with signatures and brief words of condolence from friends and well-wishers.
  • Football scarves and shirts, cards and messages of condolence were also left by people wanting to pay their respects.
  • Condolences and donations may be accessed online at www. albert-burpee.com. Sun Journal top news
  • Our most sincere condolences to The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
  • May I offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends, Stuart will be much missed.
  • The diplomats will be on hand to offer their condolences and reassurances to the grief-stricken nurses.
  • I am thinking of writing to his parents to express my condolences. The Sun
  • In a condolence message, Capt Singh said that Mrs Amrit Dhaliwal was a multi-faceted personality committed to bring social awakening amongst the unprivileged sections of society.
  • He will remain in our thoughts and our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. The Sun
  • I also remember all of our British neighbors coming to our house to express their condolences and being so sad. doris dunn 'Letters to Jackie' captures a nation's anguish
  • The family would like to thank all the well-wishers who have passed on their condolences. Times, Sunday Times
  • I've been informed that the family appreciates the condolences of friends and are trying to find ways of burying him back in Bulgaria.
  • Luckily with condolences it wasn't necessary to go into detail -- all she need do was commiserate on the tragic accident. PROSPECT HILL
  • Everyone was at the top of the hill, offering words of condolence to Amy, exchanging pleasantries, perhaps even catching up with old friends.
  • Classes of school children assembled in front of the embassy and attached telegrams of condolence to the fence that surrounds the compound.
  • Our condolences and sympathies go to the families of the Hon John Falloon and Jack Luxton.
  • Please accept our sincere condolences.
  • There was, obviously, no apology, and there was an expression of condolences," said White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, noting that the investigation into the incident was "at the early stages. Pakistan Was Consulted Before Fatal Hit, U.S. Says
  • Visitors are invited to view the page and leave their own messages of condolence. Times, Sunday Times
  • The chief minister expressed his personal condolences to the members of the bereaved family of Prof Azad and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
  • We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
  • Many thanks for the kind words and to those who have emailed offering condolences and prayers.
  • He called her again “Condolencia” [Condolences] and suggested that he would send the alphabetization method “Yo si Puedo” [yes, I can] to her since “she is showing to be a complete analphabet”. 01/23/2005 - 01/30/2005
  • He expressed his condolences to the families of the people who died in the incident.
  • I would extend my deepest sympathy and condolences from the people of Llandudno to the family. Times, Sunday Times
  • He offered condolences to all who had been bereaved and thanked all who had helped out in any way during the year.
  • Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham sent condolences to the Travolta family and said the autopsy is a formality the country requires in cases of sudden death to rule out foul play. Death certificate: Jett Travolate killed by seizure
  • We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
  • President Obama called Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to express personally and on behalf of the American people his deepest condolences for the dozens of innocent Norwegians killed and injured in what he called the "senseless attacks" in Oslo and Utoya Island, the White House said Saturday. Norway attacks shock, disgust Europe
  • We would like to offer our condolences and sympathy to the families of his other victims. Times, Sunday Times
  • I was adorned with condolences and words of pity and sorrow, but no words could heal the pain in my heart.
  • Compassion, condolence, commiseration, or pity, is no other thing than an affection which makes us share in the suffering and sorrow of him whom we love, drawing the misery which he endures into our heart; whence it is called misericorde, or, as it were, misere de cœur: as complacency draws into the lover's heart the pleasures and contentments of the thing beloved. Treatise on the Love of God
  • blushed" -- Des Pruneaux who had wept -- now thought proper to assume an airy tone, half encouragement, half condolence. History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609)
  • Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family. Times, Sunday Times
  • Likewise, Carlyle itself refrained from issuing a statement or an expression of condolences to the families of the victims, even though several of Vinnell’s employees had been wounded in the attack.8 Carlyle’s companies had billions of dollars in business with the Saudis. House of Bush, House of Saud
  • We send our heartfelt condolences to the family. The Sun
  • We would like to convey our deepest condolences to her family and friends. The Sun
  • Many of the condolence letters that followed offered suggestions about the best way to assuage my grief. Times, Sunday Times
  • If you're reading this on a "high speed" Amtrak train crawling through New Jersey, our condolences. High-Speed Competition
  • The dolesome howlings of tie prairie-wolf, and hootings of the midnight owl, borne upon the listening air, kept sad condolence with our musings, and gave increased momentum to the pressure that crushed our spirits. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE
  • All of us here express our sincere condolences to Roger's wife, family and friends.
  • I think a good deal of what you call superfluous condolence would come under the head of superfluous criticism. Friends in Council — First Series
  • Sincere condolences go out to his sons and daughters, brothers and family circle.
  • Surely this only scratches the surface, as Walter Pincus observed yesterday in a Washington Post article on the "solatia" or condolence payments that I have often written about. David Fiderer: Proof that the "Debunking" of the Scott Thomas Beauchamp Story was a Conspiracy to Defraud
  • The submariners' wives initially made a tapestry depicting the British and Russian ensigns entwined and a naval prayer, and sent it to Russia as gift of condolence - it now hangs in the Russian Military Museum in Moscow.
  • We tender condolences on their great loss.
  • I could undersatnd why the author uses condolence taking the word lascivious into mind. Condolence for the Girl with Pearl Earring
  • The Condolence ceremony, for installing new leaders or for mourning, is also maintained.
  • More were left at the family home and a book of condolence was opened at a church. The Sun
  • I would like to send my deepest and sincere condolences to his family at this very sad time. The Sun
  • The liberals regarded sending telegrams of condolence as a polite gesture.
  • EHUD OLMERT, ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER (through translator): ... sending condolences on behalf of myself, the government, the Knesset, and the entire Israeli people to the families of those who have been killed among the civilian population and among the soldiers of the Israeli defense forces. CNN Transcript Jul 17, 2006
  • Please accept my condolences on your mother's death.
  • Turkish leaders who reviled and mistreated him and took him to court repeatedly on trumped up charges of "Insulting Turkishness" are now expressing their "sincerest" condolences to his family. Harut Sassounian: Murder of an Armenian Journalist In Istanbul Causes Unexpected Public Outcry in Turkey
  • The area commissioner yesterday conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.
  • It has apologised for its failings and offered your family its deepest condolences. Times, Sunday Times
  • And there's hundreds of other people who've also expressed their condolences.
  • We want to express our condolences to Joe's family and those dedicated staff who supported him whilst he was in care.
  • You are a good cousin to feel the instinctive sympathy to write with love and condolences. Times, Sunday Times
  • But we'll sune get a new thairm till her, 'he added, in a tone of sorrowful commiseration and condolence, as he took the violin from the case, tenderly as if it had been a hurt child. Robert Falconer
  • The Garrafrauns group offers their condolences to his relations and wide circle of friends.
  • Condolences go to the proprietors of the shop who have worked so hard to make a success of it.
  • Condolences may be sent to the family at www. adamson chapels. com. Greeley Tribune - Top Stories
  • We offer our condolences to the family. The Sun
  • After a few words of condolence, in a broken kind of English, he asked me various questions about our family; and I, won by his seeming kindness, told him all I knew about them — of which communicativeness I afterwards very much repented. Lavengro
  • They found a bier in the hall and candles burning, and were taken into an inner room to murmur condolences.
  • Everyone who knew David sends condolences and love to Janet at this sorrowful time.
  • You are a good cousin to feel the instinctive sympathy to write with love and condolences. Times, Sunday Times
  • Cards and letters came pouring in from total strangers who wanted to reach out and offer their condolences.
  • His death occasioned an outpouring of condolences, mourning, and reflection.
  • As the flag fluttered at half-mast, worshippers sang the national anthem and signed a book of condolence.
  • The Kerala church has received messages of condolence from churches and ecumenical organizations around the world. Christianity Today
  • My heartfelt condolences go out to the other families that have lost relatives in this terrible disaster. Times, Sunday Times
  • In the early evening, she answered the door to find Helen Morris, of all people, come to offer her condolences. SACRAMENT
  • We offer them our sincere condolences and sympathy. Times, Sunday Times
  • At the initial condolence ceremony, the marabout officiates, transmitting his religious blessing or benediction (called al baraka) to the guests.
  • Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends at this difficult time. Times, Sunday Times
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  • The company offered condolences to the relatives of those who died using its products. Times, Sunday Times
  • Sincere condolences are extended on the death of a dear daughter and sister.
  • The team expressed their deep condolences and assured them of support and help.
  • My mum, Emily, and I were overwhelmed by the volume of messages of condolence we received, and by the number of people who turned up to his funeral last Tuesday.
  • I am sure that the House will join me in sending our condolences to his widow and children.
  • The Foreign Ministry said in a statement Sunday that it had received a message of condolence from the Thai government, which promised it was doing its best to bring the turmoil under control and ensure the safety of Japanese in Thailand. Ajc.com - News
  • I would like to send my deepest and sincere condolences to his family at this very sad time. The Sun
  • Barkers bleated out cajolement, encouragement, and condolences in almost-equal measures. Songs of Love & Death
  • Many of the condolence letters that followed offered suggestions about the best way to assuage my grief. Times, Sunday Times
  • To his bereft family and friends in the racing fraternity we offer our condolences for their great loss and our appreciation for the memories of this brave young man.
  • I still haven't brought myself to call my cousin to convey my condolences.
  • I watched a plea for his life earlier today from his wife and I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to her and to all his family.
  • Pls accept my sincerest condolences.
  • Letters pour in from around the world offering condolences and support.
  • Heads of the main voluntary and political groups in the territory brought wreaths of flowers covered with messages of condolence.
  • Sanchez, given flowers and condolences from the Iranian team before the match, turned in a solid outing just 24 hours after returning from Mexico — so much so that Mexico coach Ricardo Lavolpe said the keeper appeared "to have an angel watching over him. USATODAY.com - Bravo brace lifts Mexico to 3-1 victory over Iran
  • Many of the condolence letters that followed offered suggestions about the best way to assuage my grief. Times, Sunday Times
  • Visitors are invited to view the page and leave their own messages of condolence. Times, Sunday Times
  • The book of condolence was extremely tasteful, with gold embossed lettering on the front cover.

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