misgive
Example Sentences
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It was rather discouraging, wearisome work, and Billy's heart began to misgive him as one after another refused his request.
From The English Orphans by Holmes, Mary Jane
I did tell Berry he'd better stay an' du what Marse Sykes wanted him ter, 'stead of comin' tu der meetin', an' my mind misgive me all day kase he didn't.
From Bricks Without Straw by Tourgée, Albion Winegar
As my time drew nearer, and there got to be talk of my having a new coat for the ceremony, my mind began to misgive me.
From The Moonstone by Collins, Wilkie
There was something in this reply and the tone in which it was uttered that made the baron's heart misgive him; but he rallied his forces and repeated his hospitable entreaties.
From The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon by Irving, Washington
But nevertheless his heart did not misgive him.
From Orley Farm by Trollope, Anthony
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