bethink
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But the head of the French department did not bethink himself in time to procure a bust of Ronsard to be duly "crowned," during the ceremony.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yet many readers will bethink themselves of many Cynthias and wonder if it is too late, or just timely, to pass the book along.
From Time Magazine Archive
When a New Englander needs an image for swarming bees he may not bethink him of showered stars, yet sparks from a Fourth of July pinwheel are quite as effective and wholly permissible.
From Time Magazine Archive
But bethink you that poor Frank Lloyd was not likely to have the means of purchasing thee such a pretty toy, much as he would like to please his old friend.
From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by William Black
Judith," said she, "even if he be not of that fearful kind—even if he be a real man, and such as he represents himself, bethink you what you are doing!
From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by William Black
Then the doctor bethinks himself of ultraviolet rays.
From Time Magazine Archive
The president bethinks himself of a "patriot" architect, Citizen Palloy, who generally makes his appearance whenever there are "patriotic" demolitions to be accomplished.
From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Arthur Léon, baron Imbert de Saint-Amand
Once more at halt, he again bethinks himself what is best to do.
From The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora by Mayne Reid
He bethinks him that the man with the brass-plate was to land on this villainous bank, and for that cause, if no other, begins to suspect him.
From The Confidence-Man by Herman Melville
So when an untaught and uncorrupted mind looks upon a new scene and bethinks itself of a name to fit it, the name is almost certainly full of charm or rugged power.
From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Sir Hall Caine
In his Discourse on Inequality, he lamented "the first man who, having enclosed a piece of ground, bethought himself of saying, 'This is mine,' and found people simple enough to believe him."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2017
The line was that Britain, at least, had bethought herself, after hearing and acceding to Joseph Stalin's blunt demand for land action on the Invasion Coast.
From Time Magazine Archive
Prince George, mistaking the crowd for a normal one, sat up with his usual cheery smile, soon bethought him of his top, put it on without anyone's having mentioned it to him.
From Time Magazine Archive
Suddenly, Kalonji bethought himself of a dozen Lumumba aides and bullyboys he was holding.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Now. All night, I lay and I bethought myself—how to leave so I won’t be forgot? And behold.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Sewell professed his delight at such a prospect; and the Judge then, suddenly bethinking himself of the hour,—it was already nigh eleven,—arose.
From Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. by Charles James Lever
“Bless me!” exclaimed Mr. Webster suddenly bethinking himself of his duties.
From Jane Lends A Hand by Shirley Watkins
She smiled right into Victor's face to such a degree that she knew no way of escape but by bethinking herself of his destined chamber, which she directed to be opened and shown to him.
From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography by Jean Paul
Madame," I said, "last night, as I lay in my bed, bethinking me of the morrow, and wondering what it held in store for me, I heard the sound of a woman weeping.
From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
Yet he rallied himself, bethinking him, I fancy, that there were many spectators.
From The Story of Francis Cludde by Stanley John Weyman
