apprize
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Ought I not, at all risks, to apprize the Countess, who had trusted me so generously, or, as she said herself, so madly, of the fact that our secret was, at least, suspected by another?
From In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
I constantly keep the subject in mind, and should any favorable change take place in the sentiments of the Legislature, I will apprize you of it.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway
I immediately returned, and reported the circumstance to General Alten, who sent off a despatch to apprize Lord Wellington.
From Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 by J. (John) Kincaid
Tennyson. µ In the United States, this word is often pronounced, and sometimes written, apprize.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
Whenever I am in capacity to apprize you fully of these things, you shall hear from me at large on the subject.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. by Various
Governor Dan Moody, apprized of the situation, sent 70 militiamen, was reported to have telegraphed: "Protect the Negro, but don't shoot anybody."
From Time Magazine Archive
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I was apprized of this a few moments afterwards: I looked through the window, and saw that they were taking you away.
From Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte by Lady Anne Hamilton
The officer with kindness assured him, that it was no fault of theirs, that the family of his brother was not apprized of his situation.
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by L. H. (Lydia Howard) Sigourney
Cadwgan’s eyes filled with tears on being apprized of his promotion to so important a post, and he thanked Mr. Roberts from his heart of hearts for his confidence and kindness.
From The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales by R. Rice Davies
I should, I admit it, myself have forestalled this subject with you—I should have loyally apprized you of the sacred engagement that binds me to my party.
From The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 by Eug?ne Sue
Hester had sent a hurried note to Molly apprizing her of Susy's arrival, and begging of her, if she valued her peace of mind, not to come near the Grange on this dreadful Sunday.
From Red Rose and Tiger Lily or, In a Wider World by L. T. Meade
But how wilt thou hinder the lady from apprizing her friend of the real name?
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Samuel Richardson
I take it for granted he will not stir a step with regard to the mail coach, without first apprizing me, or making some communication to the country.
From Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
The prophet was laid in irons at Rome, and letters were dispatched to Caracalla, apprizing him of the case.
From The Caesars by Thomas De Quincey
Those tales among this class which were attainable he collected into a small volume, and apprizing the world that they were "twice-told", sent them forth anew to make their own way, in the year 1841.
From Literary and Social Essays by George William Curtis