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vain to use the name of someone, esp God, without due respect or reverence b. Jocular to mention someone's name How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In vain did we count the tedious moments of his absence--in vain did we weep--in vain even did we sigh--no Edward returned--. It was in vain that Cedric's cupbearer looked around for his young master---he saw the bloody spot on which he had lately sunk down, but himself he saw no longer; it seemed as if the fairies had conveyed him from the spot. I DO not propose to add anything to what has already been written concerning the loss of the "Lady Vain. |
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