Example Sentences

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Rude stubborn self- help here; a whole world of squalor, rudeness, confused misery and want, yet of nobleness and manfulness withal.

From English Literature for Boys and Girls by Marshall, H. E. (Henrietta Elizabeth)

He only sees his own weakness, and want of life, of spirit, of manfulness, of power. 

From Westminster Sermons with a Preface by Kingsley, Charles

Subdue mutiny, discord, widespread despair, by manfulness, justice, mercy and wisdom.

From Past and Present by Carlyle, Thomas

The manful childishness, the childish manfulness of such a reply, were impenetrable.

From Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"I'll tell you what I wish, Miss Holabird!" he said suddenly, letting go his moustache, and turning round with sufficient manfulness, and facing her.

From Real Folks by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)