disembarrass

Example Sentences

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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

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

Dick fussily brought forward a chair for Lucy to sit in, and offered to disembarrass her of the jacket she was wearing.

From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

He did not, by any means, intend, he said, to disembarrass himself of the obligations which were imposed on him by the first article of the convention of the 15th September, 1865.

From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell

And of his vigilant sentinel there seems but one way to disembarrass himself.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne