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Meanings of positive agony in English

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Usage of positive agony in English
1
That poor mother, whose suspense was growing into positive agony.
John Halifax, Gentleman
2
As the moment for Harriet's appearance drew near, his nervous tension became a positive agony.
The Root of Evil
3
The positive agony which such persons suffer is incredible to those who have not experienced anything of the kind.
Papers on Health
4
If my senses served me aright then his pronouncing of the words "Colin Camber" occasioned him positive agony.
Bat Wing
5
For the whole afternoon and evening, and for the following forenoon, poor Lilla's loneliness grew to be a positive agony.
The Lair of the White Worm
6
And it was positive agony to her shy nature to know that her shadowy friend was no longer her own secret.
The Rebellion of Margaret
7
"I wonder if you know what pain is, Esther-realpositive agony?"
Esther : a book for girls
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