Example Sentences

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Cows separated from their calves will mope and bellow for days.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Place a child by itself, deprive it of its companions, and soon it will mope and become slow of movement.

From In Tune with the Infinite or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty by Trine, Ralph Waldo

Perhaps Ella will mope a little for a time, but we must not notice it, and must make it as cheerful for her as possible.

From The Earth Trembled by Roe, Edward Payson

"Poor little beggar!" said John Mortimer to his father, as they all walked to the inn together; "those two women will mope that boy into his grave if they don't look out."

From Fated to Be Free by Ingelow, Jean

So the merry maiden thought, 'This will never do; I must take strong measures, or the poor soul will mope himself to death.'

From Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside by Higgins, Emily Mayer