All 3 Uses of
descend
in
1984 by Orwell
- A sense of complete helplessness had descended upon him.
p. 7..3 (definition 1) *descended = come
- Hurriedly, lest he should have time to become frightened, he descended the steps and crossed the narrow street.
p. 87..3 (definition 2) *descended = moved down
- Again the feeling of helplessness descended upon Winston.
p. 248..3 (definition 1)descended = came
Definitions:
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(1) (descend as in: thieves descended upon us) to come or arrive -- especially suddenly or from above or as an attack
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(2) (descend as in: descend the mountain) move or slope downward