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- Cries of lamentation rose from those gathered.†
Chpt Prol. *lamentation = passionate expression of grief or sorrow
- Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love," Padre Esteban finished his recitation from the book of Lamentations 3:31-32.†
Chpt Prol.lamentations = passionate expressions of grief or sorrow
- "There are only five things to learn," Cesar lamented.†
Chpt 2.8lamented = expressed grief or regret
- Norberto lamented over having left Pauline.†
Chpt 3.22
Definitions:
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(lament) to express grief or regret
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Although lament typically refers to a feeling or simple vocal expression, it can refer to a vocal expression as complex as a sad song or poem. It can even refer to sad, but non-vocal music -- as when Tennessee Williams references background music in A Streetcar Named Desire.