10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREPOSSESSING»
Discover the use of
prepossessing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
prepossessing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Melodist, and Mirthful Olio;: An Elegant Collection of the ...
Love's a prepossessing power, By ev'ry gentle soul carest, In fragrant vale, or
fertile bower, He slyly lurks to pierce our breast, When once within our bosom
seated, Vain we strive him to remove ; Ev'ry effort is defeated, Death alone can ...
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Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents
II Still another play designed and set forth with obvious frankness for the
exposition of three prepossessing frocks containing one prepossessing young
lady is Mr. Hulbert Footner's " Shirley Kaye." In the first act, a mauve crepe
mousseline and ...
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Vocabulary Dictionary and Workbook: 2,856 Words You Must Know
Between 1900 and 1915 more than 13 million people immigrated to the United
States, with the preponderance from southern and eastern Europe.
prepossessing (prē-pә-ZES-ing) adj. To refer to someone as prepossessing is to
say that he ...
I lay entranced by the bit of Djamilaa's legs I saw, prepossessing flesh made
more prepossessing by recondite cloth. What I saw gained allure from what I
couldn't see but knew to be there— calves, knees, thighs, occult crotch (dark hair
...
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A smaller English dictionary
200 PRESUME Prepossessing, prfi-poz-zes'ing, p.a. Tending to invite favour;
having power to secure the possession of favour or love. Prepossession, pre-poz
-ze'shon.n. Prior possession; bias: the effect of previous impressions on the heart,
...
John Ogilvie, Richard Cull, 1872
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The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad'
Bertram's suspicions seemed to be fixed on Daker, whom he had never seen;
although I had described his eminently prepossessing qualities. "I can't
understand why you should suspect Daker of villany, as I see you do, Bertram." "I
tell you he ...
W. Blanchard Jerrold, 2012
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Complete Stories, 1898-1910
fashion than that in which every goddess in the calendar had, when you came to
look, sooner or later liked some prepossessing young shepherd. The question
would thus have been, for him, with a still sharper eventual ache, of whether he ...
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Life of General Sir Robert Wilson ...: From Autobiographical ...
HIS PREPOSSESSING MANNERS. 125 owe to his father much obligation for his
very kind and nattering recollections of me. The head-quarters to-morrow will be
at Heilsberg, where we shall not be incommoded by the dreadful effluvia that ...
Sir Robert Thomas Wilson, Herbert Randolph, 1862
described his eminently prepossessing qualities. "I can'tunderstand whyyou
shouldsuspect Daker of villany, as I see you do, Bertram." "I tell you he was a
most accomplished, prepossessing villain,my dear Q.M. Your upper class villains
are ...
You will probably need to tell the student that “prepossessing” means “attractive,
creating a good impression.” The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of
prepossessing appearance. They are entertaining talkers and easy in their ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREPOSSESSING»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
prepossessing is used in the context of the following news items.
Jazz Listings for July 24-30
Joey Alexander Trio (Tuesday and Wednesday) A prepossessing jazz pianist from Indonesia whose public and critical following has been ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
"Strangely Familiar," John Raymond in "Foreign Territory" at the …
Dubbed "a prepossessing young trumpet player" by the New York Times after that first release, John never stopped moving forward, refining his ... «Jazz Police, Jul 15»
An Ibiza Adventure
A prepossessing Balearic island beach seemed like the better option. But despite our scenic surroundings, we were stranded. I say stranded ... «Back Bay Sun, Jul 15»
Master of Art, Humour & Political Insight
"I thought this lovely man should be portrayed not only because of his prepossessing face but the fact that he has become one of the most ... «Aboriginal Art Directory News, Jul 15»
Friday's Editorial: Fractures in mighty temple of branding
Most people already have a pretty good idea that the attractive personality they see on the screen may be a lot less prepossessing in private, ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
Building Burnley Embankment
The original culvert was a far from prepossessing building. Just enough of it remains in the photo for you to see it was merely a single stone ... «Burnley Express, Jul 15»
Burt's Bees: How life as Ulster 'hobo' led to a $200M business
"For instance, he was very dismissive of material things, and yet oddly prepossessing about the actual things he was wearing." In a 2014 ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
Helen Upward from Minster, Sheppey, in line for Towergate …
With a blue exterior and a pink interior, Helen's hut is practical and prepossessing. Her husband Colin built its mini-kitchen while a friend knitted ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
Fear of the spotlight: One woman's year-long journey to understand …
Because there's a feeling that performance is partly about how prepossessing you are, how you take command, how you stand up and face the ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
The Laycock Street Community Theatre invests in d&b
Australia – Approximately 75km north of Sydney, in the city district of Gosford, is the rather un-prepossessing building that houses the vibrant ... «EtNow.com, Jul 15»
