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You want a woman who will be wrapped up in your career, Hugh, and yet who will not share it,--who will devote herself body and soul to what you have become. [9]
After his conversation with the sovereign he had retired to his private room, to devote himself to the philological studies which he pursued during the greater portion of the day with equal zeal and success. [10]
Whatever I am, whatever I may accomplish, belongs to Thee, Oh Mighty Lord, and I am ready to devote my blood, my life to my people. [10]
I agreed that we ought to have a festival; but I did not know what object to devote it to. [4]
The blind artist was glad to have other visits for a short time, but he preferred to be alone and devote his thoughts to his own affairs. [10]
Anything, she said, was a relief from the piano; and then, between the guitar and the banjo, one must really choose the banjo, unless one wanted to devote one's whole natural life to the violin. [8]
When this man's voice reached Hermon, he repeated to himself the words of refusal with which the great physician had formerly declined to devote his time and skill to him. [10]
It "stirred him up," but in an agreeable way; for, as he said, he meant to devote himself to family practice, and not to adopt any limited class of cases as a specialty. [6]
Then he put up posters promising to devote his whole paper to matters connected with the great event--there would be a full and intensely interesting biography of the murderer, and even a portrait of him. [5]
I am altogether too much occupied with an important scientific investigation to devote any considerable part of an evening to star-gazing. [6]
Everything Wolf had told her concerning the motives which induced Charles to devote himself for the remainder of his life to quiet contemplation seemed to her as credible as to the knight himself. [10]
So he resolved to wait and continue to devote the night, which he had already intended to give him, to the sufferer. [10]
I am willing to try to devote what is left of my life to you and to them. [9]
I shall devote to the chase every art that I have learned or known by nature. [11]
She advised Orion to put off his journey and to devote himself to his friends; but he explained that even their arrival must not delay him. [10]
Before passing on to other subjects, I must devote a few words to the remodelling of the school and its new head. [10]
I devote it to his god. [10]
I intended later to devote myself earnestly to the study of physiology, for without it Lotze could be but half understood; and from physiologists emanated the conflict which at that time so deeply stirred the learned world. [10]
To devote it to a monastic life was acting against the purpose of the Providence that had dowered it with such strength and beauty. [10]
To devote his time and skill to a blind man who, under the severest of visitations, lulled himself so contentedly in happiness, he considered unjust to others who desired recovery more ardently. [10]
The clouds by this time seemed to have done their worst, for a lovely day succeeded, which we determined to devote to an ascent of the Faulhorn. [5]
Let us devote this last cup to the manes of the glorious Lysander; and then I advise you to depart, for it is long past midnight, and our pleasure has reached its highest point. [10]
He proposed that they devote the month of October to the work, and inclosed a letter from Mallory, who owned not only a religious paper, The Churchman, but also the Madison Square Theater, and was anxious for a Howells play. [5]
The superior had therefore been unable to devote herself to Paula till this portable property had been under review. [10]
It was just then that he received a letter from his wife, who implored him to see her, telling him how grieved she was about him and how she wished to devote her whole life to him. [2]
People who devote themselves too severely to study of the classics are apt to become dried up; and you should never do anything to dry up a cow. [4]
You shine in the glittering splendor, but we strike the Spanish chains with the sword, and I devote myself to our work. [10]
It was scarcely the daughter of Archias who had detained Hermon, for he made only a brief answer--Ledscha could not hear what it was--when she accosted him pleasantly, to devote himself to Althea, and--this could be perceived even at a distance--thank her with ardent devotion. [10]
When you reach the capital, first of all devote some time to solitude and self-examination and do not resume your former way of life. [2]
It seemed strange that, in the midst of such great events, the loss or keeping of an empire, these men should thus devote the few hours granted them for sleep; but they did according to their natures. [11]
It is supposed that when we have a leisure class we shall not only make a better showing in these respects, but we shall be as agreeable--having time to devote to the art of being agreeable--as the English are. [4]
It may be that it might satisfy Daphne, full of kindness as she is, to devote herself, body and soul, to the service of her helpless companion. [10]
He had heard that his young Kottbus acquaintance had begun to devote himself to Egyptology. [10]
It seemed more than doubtful whether my health would ever permit me to devote myself to a practical profession or an academic career, and my interest in jurisprudence was too slight to have it allure me to make it the subject of theoretical studies. [10]
She admired his talent in proportion as she learned more of artists, and perceived how uncommon it was; but she said to herself that if she were going to devote herself to art, she would do it at first-hand. [8]
Irving, notwithstanding the success of "Salmagundi," did not immediately devote himself to literature, nor seem to regard his achievements in it as anything more than aids to social distinction. [4]
She purposed in solemn earnest henceforth at all times to devote herself to the happiness of others, and whereas that demanded heavy sacrifice, she was now ready to make it. [10]
The family of Smith is so "ancient" that the historians of the county of Lincoln do not allude to it, and only devote a brief paragraph to the great John himself. [4]
Humbly advancing as she took her seat at the large writing-table, he whispered: "And with all this, must my royal mistress devote time and thought to the destroyer of her peace. [10]
This is, and shall be, the purpose of my life, a purpose to which I will remain all the more faithful, because it is one of those to which a woman rarely dares devote her life. [10]
Near to these schools of learning there stood also a school of art, in which instruction was given to students who desired to devote themselves to architecture, sculpture, or painting; in these also the learner might choose his master. [10]
Go, then, and rest, while I devote myself to business. [10]
This step was rendered necessary by Mr. Bronte's great age, and failing sight, which made it a paramount obligation on so dutiful a daughter as Charlotte, to devote as much time and assistance as ever in attending to his wants. [14]
There was no other case of sickness on board, and I could devote plenty of time to him. [11]
There seemed but one way to get it; he must devote himself to saving imperiled souls. [5]
Think what numbers of young men in Catholic countries devote themselves to lives of celibacy. [6]
All the powers of my life, soul, and body, I devote to thee. [5]
Yet she was obliged at this very time to devote herself to a visitor. [10]
It certainly was not the cool, calculating reason, but the heart, which had urged him to devote so many hours of his precious time to the young follower of his science. [10]
Neither mental bias nor interest gained by any searching examination of the science to which I wished to devote myself, turned the scale. [10]
And it was no trivial matter for the high-souled maiden to devote herself, with sweet self-sacrifice, to those whose roughness and uncouth manners wounded her. [10]
He could do no less than promise that he would devote the remainder of his life to "popular sovereignty"; and then the great statesman departs in peace. [7]
Everything in her nature had attracted her toward him, and the desire to devote herself to him, body and soul, shed the last drop of blood in her heart for him, completely ruled her. [10]
You make that mistake when you devote your best energies to your possession of material substance, and neglect the enlargement, the training, the enrichment of the mind. [4]
But when he mentioned the large sum which he himself, and the other which Ernst Ortlieb intended on certain conditions to devote to the settlement of this affair, Peter Ammon also withdrew his opposition. [10]
Apparently, then, all men, both good and bad ones, devote their lives to contenting their consciences. [5]
I had originally meant to devote a chapter to them, but Luca's recent investigations led me to decide on leaving it unwritten. [10]
Then she warned me not to devote too much time to such things at present, but kissed and petted me in a way too charming to describe. [10]
Besides, during the march with fetters on my feet, in the heaviest misfortune, I vowed to devote all the strength and energy of soul and body to the welfare of our people. [10]
I have so many to write that I cannot devote much time to any one. [7]
There were still many things for her to do, but to seek Wolf she left them all, even the visit to Frau Lerch, whom she wished to ask to devote herself exclusively to her service in Prebrunn. [10]
They would devote it to the relief of suffering--I know that--but the sufferers selected would be converts. [5]
I know that I am wasting the time that thou dost devote to thy family, and I remember thy saying once that here in Thebes thou wert like a pack-Horse with his load taken off, and free to wander over a green meadow. [10]
She liked him, he would cherish her, and lovingly devote the great skill which he had gained in Italy and the Netherlands to the final cultivation of her voice. [10]
Years ago Margaret had thought that she might some time be a missionary, at least that she should like to devote her life to useful labors among the poor and the unfortunate. [4]
Mrs. Bartlett Glow had the whim to devote herself to Mrs. Benson, and was repaid by the acquisition of a great deal of information concerning the social and domestic, life in Cyrusville, Ohio, and the maternal ambition for Irene. [4]
I am especially gratified that the soldier and seaman were not forgotten by the convention, as they forever must and will be remembered by the grateful country for whose salvation they devote their lives. [7]
The cap and gown are only an emphasis of the purpose to devote a certain period to the higher life, and if they cannot be defended, then we may begin to be skeptical about the seriousness of the intention of a higher education. [4]
The summons from Froebel to devote himself to his infant institute, where Langethal had placed his younger brother, also reached him. [10]
But his words fell upon her ear unnoticed, and when the strange soldier left her to devote himself again to Diodoros she breathed more freely, for his rapidly spoken words hurt her. [10]
To avoid them entirely appeared impossible even to him, but he declared in an embarrassed tone, and without giving any reason, that he should scarcely be able to devote the entire evening to Daphne and the Pelusinians. [10]
Her own heart dictated this, and the abbess had said: "Let her enter eternity clasping your hand before you begin, with us, to devote all your strength to securing your own salvation. [10]
She intended to devote only a short time to the interview, which she anticipated with the satisfaction of the strong who are confident of victory. [10]
The resolve to devote myself to the study of law and to commence in Gottingen was formed, and received her approval. [10]
I propose to devote myself during the first hour to the scope of what was brought within the range of his half-hour speech at Ottawa. [7]
I resolved to devote my first evening in Zermatt to studying up the subject of Alpine climbing, by way of preparation. [5]
He wished to devote himself to theology, and Neander, De Wette, Marheineke, Schleiermacher, etc., must have exerted a great power of attraction over a young man who desired to pursue that study. [10]
She was to devote herself to her mistress until the evening; for her companion, who now stood in her way, was not to return earlier. [10]
She meant to devote her future life to the modest household gods and to Apollo, to whom she owed the gift of song. [10]
Horapollo did not devote any particular attention to his personal comfort; but in one respect he took especial care of himself. [10]
After noon Eumedes could at last devote himself to his young friend. [10]
Egyptology, on the contrary, not only attracted me but permitted me to devote my whole strength to it so far as my health would allow. [10]
Instead, however, of considering these kinds of exercise in this empirical way, I will devote a brief space to an examination of them in a more scientific form. [6]
Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him. [10]
I can take care of you and protect you, and I will devote my life to your happiness. [9]
True, Heinz had but a few short moments to devote to this farewell, the cause of the faithful follower who, unasked, had unselfishly endured unutterable tortures for him, took precedence of everything else and would permit no delay. [10]
My pupils can bear witness that during my long period of teaching I always strove to urge students who intended to devote themselves to Egyptology first to strengthen the foundations, without which the special structure lacks support. [10]
Perhaps there will be, but there may be new combinations of the elements which are to make it up, and here is a bud among the full-blown flowers to which I must devote a little space. [6]
Astonishing things can be done with the human memory if you will devote it faithfully to one particular line of business. [5]
It might be asked why the government should buy this land, when it had millions of yes, more than the railroad companies desired, which, it might devote to this purpose? [5]
But while you are with the emperor, who, in any case, can devote but a short time to you to-day, I will return here and consult with your people. [10]
And since you are not a detective, and can't devote yourself to this most delicate problem, if there be any problem at all, I would suggest--I imitate your own rudeness--that you mind your own business. [11]
The answer was an assent, but the Emperor gave it after some delay, and with the remark that he could devote little time to her, and expected that she would subject herself to some restraint. [10]
Moreover, she could again devote herself without fear to her ardently beloved art, for even honest old Appenzelder declared that he liked to listen to her, though her voice still lacked much of the overpowering magic of former days. [10]
Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him. [4]
Not so with a pilot; he must devote himself wholly to his profession and talk of nothing else; for it would be small gain to be perfect one day and imperfect the next. [5]
Of course, she, a handsome young woman without any definite position, without relations or even a country, did not intend to devote her life to serving Prince Bolkonski, to reading aloud to him and being friends with Princess Mary. [2]

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