advertence
Example Sentences
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Superficial attention is that advertence of soul which applies itself to the correct recitation of the words, avoiding errors of pronunciation, mutilation, transposition, etc., etc.
From The Divine Office by Edward J. Quigley
Here as in all exercise, companionship which removes conscious attention from advertence to the will greatly aids.
From Health Through Will Power by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
Intention and Attention.—Attention is the voluntary application of the mind to that which is done, or the consideration or advertence of the mind given to an act.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Charles Jerome Callan
To this difference it is right that advertence should be had in regulating taxation.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
Lack of advertence always lessens pain and may even nullify it until it becomes exceedingly severe.
From Health Through Will Power by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
