Both Uses of
condolence
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- Mr. Cruncher did not assist at the closing sports, but had remained behind in the churchyard, to confer and condole with the undertakers.†
Chpt 2.14 *
- "In the name of the assembled companions in misfortune," said a gentleman of courtly appearance and address, coming forward, "I have the honour of giving you welcome to La Force, and of condoling with you on the calamity that has brought you among us.†
Chpt 3.1
Definition:
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(condolence) an expression of sympathy to another who is in sorrow -- typically in grief over a death in the family