be sensible of
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Inspired by Jean Jacques Rousseau's dedicated frankness, Bozzy deemed it "fine to be sensible of all one's various sentiments and to analyze them."
From Time Magazine Archive
![]()
Peter also fancied that he shrank from him, 146 and the idea annoyed him; for Peter had begun to be sensible of a most decided change in the tone of public opinion regarding himself.
From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
As they assembled in church they would be sensible of the prevailing influence of the emblem.
From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George
What a tender and vigilant nurse was she, to one who could no longer be sensible of, or appreciate her attentions!
From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel
Began to be sensible of the pleasures of my situation—felt as if my boots were full of ice water, my nose a Croton water pipe, and my fingers carrot-shaped icicles.
From Doesticks, What He Says by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander