supposable

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But this patient, loving pity for their erring child was an attitude not easily supposable, and Denasia did not suppose it.

From A Singer from the Sea by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

The case is not only supposable; it exists as an actual fact.

From The City of Numbered Days by Lynde, Francis

That is a different matter, though I think it is not a supposable case; he has too much at stake to care to agitate so serious a subject.

From The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.

Let us suppose—for the case is supposable, possible and probable—that you happen to deal those powers to unworthy hands; will they relinquish powers already in their possession, or agree to amendments?

From The Spirit of American Government A Study Of The Constitution: Its Origin, Influence And Relation To Democracy by Smith, J. Allen (James Allen)

To Milly, as so much younger, such far views couldn't be imputed: there was nobody she was supposable as interested for.

From The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 by James, Henry