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Let it stand, then, in the present state of our knowledge, merely as a useful introductory hypothesis, serving to apprize us of the eternal distinction between the soul and the world.

From Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The ensign Corral now called out to the soldiers to apprize Cortes that it was impossible to ascend further, and that the descent was equally dangerous.

From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Bernal Díaz del Castillo

The services of Augustus and the Indian lads being no longer required, I despatched them to the Fort, to apprize the party there of our approach.

From Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea by John Franklin

Each regiment and corps will apprize them of this, that ignorance may not be pleaded as an excuse.

From An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. by Cooper Willyams

"Rain," he imperturbably replied; or did he mean reign, and was employing a vulgar pun to apprize me of Doloria's decision!

From Wings of the Wind by Credo Fitch Harris

Governor Dan Moody, apprized of the situation, sent 70 militiamen, was reported to have telegraphed: "Protect the Negro, but don't shoot anybody."

From Time Magazine Archive

The Count de Rochambeau has been some time since apprized of these demonstrations, and seems to have been preparing for what might happen.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

Cadwgan’s eyes filled with tears on being apprized of his promotion to so important a post, and he thanked Mr. Roberts from his heart of hearts for his confidence and kindness.

From The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales by R. Rice Davies

She had been apprized of its rapid and destructive progress in one quarter of the city, but hitherto it had existed, with regard to her, chiefly in the form of rumour.

From Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown

He was apprized of the relationship that subsisted between his friend and the Dudleys.

From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown

I would not leave the city without apprizing you of this detection of your schemes.

From Jane Talbot by Charles Brockden Brown

As the business is now fixed for Thursday next, I have taken the liberty of apprizing your Lordship by a messenger, who I hope will arrive before your Lordship goes to bed to-night.

From Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1 by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of

Those tales among this class which were attainable he collected into a small volume, and apprizing the world that they were "twice-told", sent them forth anew to make their own way, in the year 1841.

From Literary and Social Essays by George William Curtis

I wrote to Mr. Palfrey, E.N.A.R., declining to review Stone's "Brant," and apprizing him of the preparation of an article on the "North-west," by Mr. I. Lanman.

From Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

But how wilt thou hinder the lady from apprizing her friend of the real name?

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Samuel Richardson