discompose

Example Sentences

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This did not seem to discompose him; on the contrary, he looked rather amused.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

"Your suspicions discompose me very much," and he came back for a candle.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

What have ye seen to discompose ye thus?

From Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts by Sargant, Jane Alice

News arrived from Dunore this spring, which Linda fancied would sorely discompose Andy.

From Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement by Walshe, Elizabeth Hely

No one goes with any exaggerated expectations of enjoyment; but as little does he anticipate anything to discompose or displease him.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James