troublesomeness

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As a result of this cogitation Leonore decided that she would nip Peter's troublesomeness in the bud, that she would put up a sign, "Trespassing forbidden;" by which he might take warning.

From The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him by Ford, Paul Leicester

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 Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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 Ruskin, John

But king Diarmait most of all men grieved for his death, insomuch that he grew deaf, and could not hear the causes of his subjects, by reason of the heaviness and troublesomeness of his brains.

From The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran Translations Of Christian Literature. Series V. Lives Of The Celtic Saints by MacAlister, R.A. Stewart

“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 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)