disembarrass
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“Gorramity!” cried he, suddenly starting to his knees, and endeavouring to disembarrass himself of the weight of little William, still scrambling upon his back.
From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Mayne Reid
He cleared his throat as though to disembarrass it of a garrote.
From Greener Than You Think by Ward Moore
The conflict of dignity with the respect due to royalty makes up a very intricate code of conduct and manner of which the possessor cannot always disembarrass himself, even in the society of his equals.
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Charles James Lever
After making his descent into the ditch, Holtspur came to a halt—to disembarrass himself of the unbecoming garments that impeded the action of his arms and limbs.
From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid
Eager to disembarrass the administration, Paine published a letter in the National Intelligencer which had cordially welcomed him, in which he said that he should not ask or accept any office.*
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway
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