bemean
Example Sentences
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"Nothing of the kind," cried Lavinia, furious that her mother should think she would so bemean herself.
From Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' by Pearce, Charles Edward
To dream that you have a wooden leg, denotes that you will bemean yourself in a false way to your friends.
From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman
He would bemean himself sufficiently to overlook Frau's caddishness.
From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Henry, Stuart Oliver
He was fighting for his life, and no eye could bemean that effort.
From The Strength of the Pines by Marshall, Edison
Why," said she, "I would not bemean myself to open the door to such.
From The Original Fables of La Fontaine Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney by Tilney, Frederick Colin
