The texts usually paint a picture of a particular situation, more often than not describing the heroine'slovelornstate in the absence of her mate.
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I am, however, anxious to help those who rely on the telephone for social contacts, particularly elderly and housebound people and perhaps thelovelorn.
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The song that was sung was, of course, that of alovelornloon—the song of a forsaken love.
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There is no doubt that some people dislike timed local calls from their homes, especially the elderly, the lonely, and also, perhaps, thelovelorn.
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In one of her most popular features she gave the first advice to thelovelorn.
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Separated from the main castle, it balances perilously on a lone rock and has spawned countless legends concerning imprisonedlovelorndaughters leaping to their deaths.
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By tradition, lovers orlovelornsingles leave letters at the crypt, in tribute to the couple or in hope of finding true love.
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It is generally considered to be an undesirable or dreaded situation by thelovelornperson.
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Kandarpaketu wanders for several months in the forest, distraught andlovelorn.
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The song tells the story of alovelornyoung man who anticipates getting in touch with his beloved over the phone.
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Each carries exquisite, low-relief, incised decoration portrayinglovelorn, winged beings engaged in the romantic quest to find the ideal lover and soul-mate.
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Ross is noted for being geeky, charming,lovelorn, witty and shy.
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Allmusic held the album in high regard, describing hislovelornlyrics as being sentimental without being penetrating.
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The eponymous model, having married a millionaire and been left a widow, returns to the studio in order to recover the affections of alovelornartist.
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