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Definition
difficult — especially requiring great effort over an extended period of time
- 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.Introductory (24% in)
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