-ence
Origin of -ence
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How to use -ence in a sentence
Of course circumstances make a differ ence in the desires of men, but the general original tendency is as stated.
The Science of Human Nature | William Henry PylePres′ence-cham′ber, -room, the chamber or room in which a great personage receives company.
Folks calls 'im Laz'rus in ref'ence to de Bible chil' what riz up jes' same way lak', outen de daid col' tomb.
The Faith Healer | William Vaughn MoodyThe refer ence to O-Kuni seems to me extremely severe; for her story is very beautiful and touching.
The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 2 | Elizabeth BislandWell, sir, it didn't make no diff'ence whether we'd been did befo' or not, he 'lowed thet he wanted to see us vaccinated ag'in.
Sonny, A Christmas Guest | Ruth McEnery Stuart
British Dictionary definitions for -ence
indicating an action, state, condition, or quality: benevolence; residence; patience
Origin of -ence
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