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very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
- Leaving this Parthian shaft to rankle in Anne's stormy bosom, Marilla descended to the kitchen, grievously troubled in mind and vexed in soul.Chapter 9 — Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified (98% in)
- Marilla whisked into the kitchen, grievously disturbed, leaving a very much distracted little soul in the porch behind her.Chapter 16 — Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results (86% in)
There are no more uses of "grievous" in Anne Of Green Gables.
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