prepossessed
Example Sentences
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"I was prepossessed in favor of the Young Lady the moment I saw her," he said.
From Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable by Faris, John T. (John Thomson)
The time had been when Mr Disraeli's attacks on her friend Sir Robert Peel had prepossessed her greatly against him.
From Queen Victoria As I Knew Her by Martin, Sir Theodore
Tired as he was, Bertie was not by any means so prepossessed by the appearance of the bed as his companion seemed to be.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
Edward Barry saw and admired his brother’s choice, for until then he had never been prepossessed in her favour.
From The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl by Cobbold, Richard
It was not to be expected that Mildred would be prepossessed by Miss Trelawny in a first visit.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
