Shenstone

[ shen-stuhn ]

/ ˈʃɛn stən /

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William, 1714–63, English poet.

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

William Shenstone, Esq., justly celebrated for his pure and classic taste in landscape gardening.
On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening,|Samuel Felton
Anthony Whistler, poet, friend of Shenstone, belonged to the Whitchurch family.
The Life of James McNeill Whistler|Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Mr. Shenstone recommends a lubricant composed of camphor dissolved in turpentine for general purposes.
On Laboratory Arts|Richard Threlfall
Mrs. Arnold, did you ever confess a sin to Mr. Shenstone, and ask counsel of him when you were very miserable?
Rutledge|Miriam Coles Harris

Mr. Shenstone's manner was rather less tranquil than ordinary, though, it struck me.
Rutledge|Miriam Coles Harris