prepossessed
Example Sentences
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There was a grace in her appearance, and a dignity in her manner, which prepossessed strangers in her favor whenever they happened to meet her; but this was rarely.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Various (magazine) Harper
He was smartly dressed and had an alert look, but while there was nothing particular in his appearance that she could object to, she was not prepossessed in his favor.
From Harding of Allenwood by Harold Bindloss
I am, of course, another careless seafarer, a friend of his, and I can understand that what you have seen of me has not prepossessed you in my favour.
From For Jacinta by Harold Bindloss
It was not to be expected that Mildred would be prepossessed by Miss Trelawny in a first visit.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Rosa Nouchette Carey
Edward Barry saw and admired his brother’s choice, for until then he had never been prepossessed in her favour.
From The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl by Richard Cobbold
