misgive

Example Sentences

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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 Humorous Ghost Stories by Scarborough, Dorothy

"We may both have need for the exercise ere we depart hence, or my thoughts misgive me," replied Mortimer.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

That would be briefer and better—and perhaps Leo's heart would misgive him—perhaps . . . but in any case, anything must be better than this suspense.

From A Bride of the Plains by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

“Let us find Fleming and the baskets first,” I answered; for my mind began to misgive me about finding him as easily as we had expected.

From A Voyage round the World A book for boys by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Dreadfully did my heart then misgive me: I was ready to faint.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 by Richardson, Samuel