This is the 11713th most frequent Polish word.
konało
"Konało" means "was dying" or "was perishing" in Polish, used in a past tense form.
In this sentence, 'konało' is used to describe the act of dying in physical pain.
Konało z bólu, gdy odmawiano mu pomocy.
It was dying in pain when denied help.
Here, 'konało' metaphorically describes the passing away or ending of a day.
Dzień konało, ustępując miejsca nocy.
The day was ending, giving way to the night.
In this context, 'konało' expresses the figurative death or dwindling of hope.