incommode

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I submitted that no thought could be further from Dr. Trefusis’s intent than to incommode such an excellent hostess.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Nor is it necessary for the hostess to incommode herself by rising, during the course of the dinner, to greet a late-comer and make him known to the other guests.

From Book of Etiquette Volume I by Eichler, Lillian

Nor will my presence incommode you for long.

From Fairies Afield by Molesworth, Mrs. (Mary Louisa)

"Sure enough," said Br�sig, "but he shall not incommode us much to-day, I will cut his speeches short."

From Seed-time and Harvest A Novel by Reuter, Fritz

Also, three ladies walking abreast occupy too much of the pavement, and therefore incommode the other passengers.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza