bethink

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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

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

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

When reading this, anyone who is familiar with biblical history will bethink him of Luke iii.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Inman, Thomas

He is resolv'd to woo thee whatever thence betide; So now betimes bethink thee; he'll ne'er renounce his bride.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown