upgrowth
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Her sons were goodly and delightsome to her in their upgrowth, but they are well-nigh men.
From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
For to be discontented with the divine discontent, and to be ashamed with the noble shame, is the very germ and first upgrowth of all virtue.
From Health and Education by Kingsley, Charles
During his brother's reign he had watched the upgrowth of public discontent as the new policy of the monarchy developed itself, and he now appealed to England as the restorer of its ancient liberties.
From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard
It is noteworthy that this upgrowth of Talmudic schools in Champagne coincides with the literary movement then beginning in Christian France.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
What Elizabeth contributed to this upgrowth of national prosperity was the peace and social order from which it sprang.
From History of the English People, Volume IV by Green, John Richard
