1
It was a pitiful business, the collapse of a hero.
2
A sad sight; makes one wish the pitiful business was over, and RICHARD himself again.
3
A pitiful business it proved without the aid of anæsthetics or a proper supply of bandages and other appliances.
4
That was a pitiful business.
5
This is a pitiful business, no doubt; it has thrust itself on you by an accident; you are moved and disturbed.