sorrow
noun
distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
were sorrowing
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past progressiveof sorrow.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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And while they were sorrowing the outer crowd would be making merry.
From Quiet Talks on John's Gospel by S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon
I knew you couldn't be in a better place, whether you were sorrowing or rejoicing.
From Name and Fame A Novel by Adeline Sergeant
She drew a little sigh as if she were sorrowing for him.
From A Life Sentence A Novel by Adeline Sergeant
The Lord had, as it were, delayed his coming, and many had given up faith in Christ's resurrection, and were sorrowing without hope over their friends who had fallen asleep in his cause.
From Twenty-Four Short Sermons On The Doctrine Of Universal Salvation by John Bovee Dods
So the mother and son knelt down together, and Seth prayed for the poor wandering father and for those who were sorrowing for him at home.
From Adam Bede by George Eliot
