All 7 Uses of
alleviate
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- Besides, I believe, between ourselves, she did this in order to distract her mind, that she might forget; and she only filled her head in order to alleviate the weight on her heart.†
Chpt 27-28 *
- I had speedy proofs that the excellent abbe was engaged in my behalf, for the rigors of my imprisonment were alleviated by many trifling though acceptable indulgences, and I was told that my trial was to be postponed to the assizes following those now being held.†
Chpt 45-46alleviated = reduced something bad
- Seek not to console me; alas, nothing can alleviate so great a sorrow—the wound is too deep and too fresh!†
Chpt 73-74
- The doctor left him in this paroxysm, knowing that he could do nothing to alleviate it, and, going up to Noirtier, said abruptly, "How do you find yourself?†
Chpt 79-80
- Now, my daughter, learn from my lips how you may alleviate this misfortune, so far as it will affect you.†
Chpt 95-96
- "See," said d'Avrigny to Villefort, "nature knows how to alleviate the deepest sorrow.†
Chpt 103-104
- Oh, work, work,—my passion, my joy, my delight,—it is for thee to alleviate my sorrows!" and he convulsively grasped the hand of d'Avrigny.†
Chpt 103-104
Definition:
to lessen something that is bad -- especially to lessen pain