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In previous winters he had been wont to undergo a good deal of martyrdom from the London climate, but never in such a degree as now; mental illness seemed to have enfeebled his body.

From New Grub Street by Gissing, George

I ran as fast as my limbs would carry me; but the shock of terror I had experienced seemed to have enfeebled my whole frame, and my knees knocked against each other as I went.

From The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West by Reid, Mayne

These means would have enfeebled the gymnoti; the Indians therefore told us, that they would 'fish with horses.'

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various

The feeble health of the President is supposed to have enfeebled his intellect, and if this be so, of course he would not be likely to discover and admit it.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp

It will thus be seen that whatever diseases may have enfeebled Father Hecker's body, his spirit suffered from a malady known only to great souls—thirst for God.

From Life of Father Hecker by Elliott, Walter