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

So doth my heart misgive me in these conflicts, What may befall him to his harm and ours.--SHAKESPEARE.

From The Herd Boy and His Hermit by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

If, in that moment, your heart should misgive you, if one faultering accent belie the sentiments you have so generously avowed for me, what, ah, what! may be the consequence?

From Damon and Delia A Tale by Godwin, William

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

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