discompose

Example Sentences

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This did not seem to discompose him; on the contrary, he looked rather amused.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Far be it from me to willingly discompose an artist," replied Manasseh drily, "though from the elegance of the design, I venture to think my interruption will not make a hair's-breadth of difference.

From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel

Of course the failure did not discompose me, nor shake my belief.

From There is no Death by Marryatt, Florence

My approach seemed to discompose them not a little.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

The abrupt question seemed neither to surprise nor to discompose the butler; yet he hesitated before finally answering: "I—I don't quite know, my lord."

From Who? by Kent, Elizabeth