troublesomeness
Example Sentences
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German dulness and English affectation, have of late much multiplied among us the use of two of the most objectionable words that were ever coined by the troublesomeness of metaphysicians,—namely, "Objective" and "Subjective."
From Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things by John Ruskin
German dulness, and English affectation, have of late much multiplied among us the use of two of the most objectionable words that were ever coined by the troublesomeness of metaphysicians—namely, ‘Objective’ and ‘Subjective’.
From English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century by Edmund David Jones
Did he ever guess that there was something else in her than this obstinacy, this troublesomeness with which she was forced to meet him?
From Delia Blanchflower by Mrs. Humphry Ward
“You have, my child,” said the little old lady; “very good—also rather troublesome, especially in the way of talking nonsense, and I’m sorry to find that although your goodness continues, your troublesomeness does not cease!”
From The Pirate City An Algerine Tale by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
My dear Flower, …Many thanks for taking my troublesomeness in good part.
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 by Leonard Huxley
