prepossessed
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Notwithstanding this, there prevailed in all that he said, and in his whole behaviour, a cheerfulness and good humour, by which every one must be attracted, and prepossessed in his favour.
From The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) by E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann
As Finlay was prepossessed with the governor's plans, the governor set about putting them into execution.
From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Sir William Smith
I had been much prepossessed in his favour not only from Dr. Bruce's high opinion of him but by the unbounded love and reverence which my interpreter has for him.
From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
They seemed prepossessed in his favor, and were exceedingly kind, and even assiduous, in rendering him every needed assistance in his studies.
From Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou by Maturin Murray Ballou
Tired as he was, Bertie was not by any means so prepossessed by the appearance of the bed as his companion seemed to be.
From A Hero of Romance by Richard Marsh
