disembarrass

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Pascal, in order to disembarrass us, says very gravely, that we must judge the doctrine by miracles, and the miracles by the doctrine; that doctrine judges the miracles, and the miracles judge the doctrine.

From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna

He had determined that he would disembarrass himself of all preliminary flourishes in addressing her, and had his speech ready as he took her by the hand.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

Once in the drawing-room, Ginger began to disembarrass himself of his coat, and with incomparable gloom proceeded to roll it up and place it upon the mantelpiece beside the ormolu clock.

From Adventures of Bindle by Jenkins, Herbert George

It was in reality rather as a jest, and to disembarrass himself of the importunities of Morelos, that Hidalgo bestowed this singular and important commission.

From The Tiger Hunter by Reid, Mayne

It would also disembarrass the king of a dangerous enemy; though of all the motives, inspiring Scarthe to the act, this was perhaps the weakest.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne