vehemency
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I have removed these repetitions as impertinent to the effect of the poem in print, and as interrupting the rushing vehemency of the narrative.
From Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys by Various
If they shall chance, In charging you with matters, to commit you, The best persuasions to the contrary Fail not to use, and with what vehemency The occasion shall instruct you.
From King Henry VIII by Shakespeare, William
Peter had sought and found, and thought himself well, so that he answers Christ with great vehemency, when he said unto his disciples, “Will ye also leave me?”
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
O how often, and with what vehemency doth the Holy Ghost press and enjoin this duty, especially among church members, in the Holy Scriptures!
From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by
Her Majesty "writes Letters" of the due vehemency, thinks Wilhelmina,—dare not write at all, says Dubourgay;—but loads Villa with presents, with advices; with her whole heart speeds him under way.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 06 by Carlyle, Thomas
