Both Uses of
conscience
in
A Horseman in the Sky
- By conscience and courage, by deeds of devotion and daring, he soon commended himself to his fellows and his officers; and it was to these qualities and to some knowledge of the country that he owed his selection for his present perilous duty at the extreme outpost.†
- It was not for long; in another moment his face was raised from earth, his hands resumed their places on the rifle, his forefinger sought the trigger; mind, heart and eyes were clear, conscience and reason sound.†
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Definition:
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(conscience) feeling or appraisal of having personally behaved in a morally right or wrong manner