burdened

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Their former journey had passed greatly in thought, for deep emotions lay fresh upon their hearts, and burthened them: but now they spoke long and frequently upon every part of their mutual situation.

From Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

Machi'vel, thy hand, I can't repent, farewell: My burthened conscience sinks me down to hell.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert

It would have been personally unfortunate for him in his interview with Count von Bismarck if he had been burthened with feelings.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin

September says— The burthened earth abounds with various fruit, Which doth the Epicurean's Palate Suit.

From The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 by Various

She felt her misfortune in being burthened with such a colleague as Mrs. Tappitt.

From Rachel Ray by Trollope, Anthony