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The Scarlet Letter
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- They were allowed, on my representation, to rest from their arduous labours, and soon afterwards—as if their sole principle of life had been zeal for their country's service—as I verily believe it was—withdrew to a better world.†
p. 14.6arduous = difficult - requiring much energy and effort
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(1)
(arduous) difficult -- especially requiring great effort over an extended period of time
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)