Shenstone

[ shen-stuh n ]

/ ˈʃɛn stən /

William,1714–63, English poet.

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Question 1 of 7

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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
The great trees in Shenstone Park stood gaunt and bare, spreading wide arms over the sodden grass.
The Mistress of Shenstone|Florence L. Barclay
I loved him for nothing so much,' said Shenstone, 'as for his flocci-nauci-nihili-pili-fication of money.'
The Age of Pope|John Dennis
It was the first time Jim 257 Airth had laughed since that afternoon beneath the Shenstone beeches.
The Mistress of Shenstone|Florence L. Barclay

And less Shenstone himself—indeed both—as the lady proceeds.
Gwen Wynn|Mayne Reid