indispose

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A little more mirth than is needful will indispose us for prayer.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

"Yass'm," persisted the waiter, "he dah now, in bed; slightly indispose'."

From Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi by Cable, George Washington

Indeed, at or near this time there were three particular occurrences which, when taken together, might well disturb the serenity and cheerfulness of her mind, and indispose her for writing—especially writing of a humorous character.

From Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record by Austen-Leigh, William

We indispose the French government, and they will retract their offer of the treaty of commerce.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson

Is it true that these deformities, these warped, impaired, and dislocated constitutions indispose men to belief?

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green