Sentence example with the word 'prepossess'

prepossess

absorb, assume, colonize, engross, immerse, jaundice, monopolize, preengage, preoccupy, squat on, take it all, twist

Definition v. possess beforehand

Last update: August 25, 2015


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His experience of the sentiment of the populace in the two greatest concerns of his life, - American affairs and Indian affairs, - had not been likely to prepossess him in favour of the popular voice as the voice of superior political wisdom.   [Please select]

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Prepossessed with this view of the subject, I called on my friend Mr.   [Please select]

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But Pussy was not prepossessed in their favor, and disappeared to forage in her old-time haunts.   [Please select]

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I was not prepossessed in his favor, and was not very well pleased to find him my second in command.   [Please select]

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The grand vizier plainly saw how much the sultan was prepossessed, therefore avoided disputes, and let him remain in his own opinion.   [Please select]

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It was certainly a piratical appellation, and Charles was not prepossessed by it in favor of the society.   [Please select]

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The landlord was not prepossessed with his appearance, and it was that that made him speak to Knapp about him.   [Please select]

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