bethink

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When a New Englander needs an image for swarming bees he may not bethink him of showered stars, yet sparks from a Fourth of July pinwheel are quite as effective and wholly permissible.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet many readers will bethink themselves of many Cynthias and wonder if it is too late, or just timely, to pass the book along.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the head of the French department did not bethink himself in time to procure a bust of Ronsard to be duly "crowned," during the ceremony.

From Time Magazine Archive

Further, you brothers and sisters of the north ought to bethink yourselves and keep in mind how we regard them.

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin

I will go to him at once, Ella," he said; "and before my return you had better bethink you of what course you will pursue, in case your kinsman should not be with the Count.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)