convalescences

He was shockingly emaciated; yet, during the various convalescences of the many months of his long sickness, he had never regained quite the same degree of strength as this time.

THE RED ONE 2010

But Bassett's relapses grew more frequent, his brief convalescences less and less vigorous, his periods of coma longer, until he came to know, beyond the last promptings of the optimism inherent in so tremendous a constitution as his own, that he would never live to cross the grass lands, perforate the perilous coast jungle, and reach the sea.

THE RED ONE 2010

In the meantime, I do recommend No Name as a delightfully enjoyable read, ideal for vacations, convalescences or a long stretch of installments at bedtime.

Wilkie Collins’ No Name « Tales from the Reading Room 2009

Recommended for convalescences, holidays and dark days of all kinds.

A Hit And A Miss « Tales from the Reading Room 2009

Recommended for convalescences, holidays and dark days of all kinds.

2009 March « Tales from the Reading Room 2009

And the way I've soothed myself, the avenue I've chosen to compensate for the pleasures denied me during my repetitive echoed convalescences, is to eat rich foods.

Evan Handler: I Eat Meat 2008

It was less painful than most of the other convalescences I had gone through, rather like a case of the influenza that had ravaged the country the last two winters.

A Monstrous Regiment of Women King, Laurie R. 1995

It was less painful than most of the other convalescences I had gone through, rather like a case of the influenza that had ravaged the country the last two winters.

A Monstrous Regiment of Women King, Laurie R. 1995

He could accept these passing affronts, as his stoic pride drove him through quick convalescences.

Once They Moved Like the Wind David Roberts 1994

He could accept these passing affronts, as his stoic pride drove him through quick convalescences.

Once They Moved Like the Wind David Roberts 1994