Effectually

Examples

• But how destroy them so effectually that there should be no second risk of their falling in such hands? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• His work was effectually done. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• And Beth leaned her head against her sister with a contented look, which effectually settled that point. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Thence he marched on Charlottesville, destroying effectually the railroad and bridges as he went, which place he reached on the 3d. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
• Those presents, it seems to have been supposed, could more easily be abolished altogether, than effectually regulated and ascertained. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
• Allan restrains the woman, merely by a quiet gesture, but effectually. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• From these basins the water is continually exhaled by the sun in the daytime, which effectually prevents their overflowing. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
• He was sent to Cumberland; but the plan of correspondence between the lovers, arranged by Evadne, was effectually hidden from her. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• This utter dependence of the speechless, bleeding youth (as a youth he regarded him) on his benevolence secured that benevolence most effectually. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• It rang through the thick oak of the hall and kitchen doors more effectually than a bell's summons. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• A long term of apprenticeship restrains it more indirectly, but as effectually, by increasing the expense of education. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
• Upon your honour does the Duke really wish to take from me the means of existence, even if I effectually and for ever separate myself from his son? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• The revelation of this suddenly-established intimacy effectually chilled his desire to see her. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• When the individuals are scanty all will be allowed to breed, whatever their quality may be, and this will effectually prevent selection. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
• She had aided me substantially and effectually by a loan of five thousand pounds. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• This accumulated testimony effectually staggered Mr. Monks. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• This more effectually secured the adhesion of the wheels to the rails, and allowed the carrying of heavier loads. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• It would save him more effectually, and you need only help him in lighter ways. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
• This outbreak frightened Luther very effectually. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• The addition of 1 ounce of powdered colocynth to the above amount will effectually banish all insects and worms from the walls where the paper is pasted. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
• I am going to point out to you how we may serve each other very effectually. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• He did the work most effectually. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• There is a way, cried Hor Vastus, to thwart him effectually and for ever. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• THE YOLK AND THE WHITE OF EGGS Are most effectually preserved for a long time by the addition of 1/2 to 1 ounce of the acid per 20 pounds of these substances. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
• By these means, the danger of firing the gunpowder in the other chambers is effectually provided against. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
• Never a word spoke they, and the gag effectually prevented me speaking. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• I could not have effectually protected either you, myself, or the two poor women asleep under that roof. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Mr. Losberne followed, leading Rose; and the council was, for the present, effectually broken up. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• To do this effectually it will be better to keep the enemy out of the intrenchments of Richmond than to have them go back there. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.

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