HAMPER used in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE -- less common meaning

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hamper

Used in

And Then There Were None

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But-incongruous as it may seem to some-I was restrained and hampered by my innate sense of justice. (not reviewed by editor)

Samples from Other Sources

He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather

We want to suggest standard best practices without hampering creative adjustment to local circumstances.

When children don`t get enough sleep, it hampers our efforts in the classroom.

With the hampering help of my sisters I made the little doghouse.
Wilson Rawls -- Where the Red Fern Grows

He is still playing, but is obviously hampered by the sprained ankle.

The paper said Granma and Granpa was selfish, and being that way was total hampering me for the rest of my continual life.
Forest Carter -- Education of Little Tree

Nearly all of his father`s presents were given with reservations which hampered their value somewhat.
John Steinbeck -- The Red Pony

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