apprize
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Ought I not, at all risks, to apprize the Countess, who had trusted me so generously, or, as she said herself, so madly, of the fact that our secret was, at least, suspected by another?
From In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Matthew tells us, that Jesus showed himself to the two Marys on the road whilst returning from the sepulchre on purpose to apprize the disciples of what they had seen.
From Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels by Paul Henry Thiry Baron d' Holbach
Evidently, in spite of my protests, the priest concluded that I wanted an audience with Cardinal Newman, for saying that he would apprize him of my visit, he disappeared.
From Forty Years of 'Spy' by Leslie Ward
She did not apprize her friend of her intention.
From Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
My Intention has only been to represent them sufficiently, that they may be so distinguished when they do occur, as to apprize the People of their great Danger.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David) Tissot
Governor Dan Moody, apprized of the situation, sent 70 militiamen, was reported to have telegraphed: "Protect the Negro, but don't shoot anybody."
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Your musical talents will be a great recommendation—She is already apprized, and a line from me will introduce you.
From The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts by John Burgoyne
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
This family might still exist, and have either afforded an asylum to the Dudleys, or, at least, be apprized of their destiny.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
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
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
Without replying, or in the least apprizing me, he ordered the man who brought the game to go in quest of his physician, and tell him, he waited for him at my house.
From History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing by Le Page du Pratz
We kept firing as we approached the land, with the view of apprizing the people of the post, who were directed to await us at the mouth of the river.
From Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume II. by John M'lean
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
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
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