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Definition of Hindrances
1. hindrance [n] - See also: hindrance
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hindrances
Literary usage of Hindrances
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report of the Proceedings by Church congress (1895)
"Nonconformity stands somewhat by itself, whereas hindrances to unity with regard
... I propose, therefore, first to take the papers on the " hindrances to ..."
2. The Yoga-system of Patañjali: Or, The Ancient Hindu Doctrine of by Patañjali, Vyāsa, Vācaspatimiśra (1914)
"But only when these [hindrances] are particularized, do they become intercepted
and so on. ... So all those hindrances without exception are varieties of ..."
3. The Gist of Japan: The Islands, Their People and Missions by Rufus Benton Peery (1897)
"hindrances in Japan common to all mission fields; 2. hindrances peculiar to Japan.
I. There are certain things inherent in the very nature of Christianity ..."
4. A History of Modern Philosophy: A Sketch of the History of Philosophy from by Harald Høffding (1908)
"... and he lacks Shakespeare's fiery energy, as well as his fineness of shading
and his rich emotional inwardness. (c) hindrances, Conditions ..."
5. Mind (1902)
"hindrances TO WORLD-BETTERMENT. I. BELIEFS CONCERNING "HUMAN NATURE/' BY ...
Moreover, as to fitness, the "hindrances" have their stronghold in mind and ..."