forbode
Example Sentences
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The oppressive pressure, Raffles noted, “seemed to forbode an earthquake.”
From Scientific American ● Mar. 1, 2013
The lyrics she has written in 1940 forbode Millay-things probably to come.
From Time Magazine Archive
Judith pushed her way into the house and seated herself on the bench, where she sat looking at him with an expression in her eyes that seemed to forbode revolt.
From Norston's Rest by Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
On every side there were signs of a new era setting in, which forbode no good to the ancient customs and institutions of the land.
From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by James Kennedy
"Dear papa," said Agnes, "don't forbode evil for her."
From Jane Sinclair; Or, The Fawn Of Springvale The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by William Carleton
