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Example sentences for "bethought"

Lexicographically close words:
bether; bethink; bethinke; bethinking; bethinks; bethowt; beti; betid; betide; betided
  1. And then of a sudden she bethought herself.

  2. And then Pam suddenly bethought herself, and dipped her face swiftly into the font of her two joined hands--as though for baptism by resolution--and prayed.

  3. Suddenly he bethought himself of Xaxaguana, the priest who ranked next below Motahuana.

  4. Rosas comprehended this movement, and bethought himself of the means of stifling it in the bud.

  5. I first bethought me of Leonardo da Vinci as being the successful rival of Michael Angelo in this city, and against whom he could not for a moment contend.

  6. It was late in the morning when we bethought ourselves of picking up our shattered property, which Winnie and I had tossed into the yard.

  7. I have bethought me also that Leonardo is too old and subtle for you; you need a man whom you can manage; who shall look up to you as a patron and as a superior.

  8. As he walked his room that Friday night, he bethought him of the Texan.

  9. Then I bethought myself how often I had heard my father speak of honest Mark Brace.

  10. Then he bethought himself if he could get an introduction to some of the principal houses in Florence; then if any party or fete were given, he should be sure to see her.

  11. He bethought himself of Mattie, always so quick, so bright, so intelligent, so ready to solve all difficulties.

  12. Malcolm bethought himself that she could not know him in his fisher dress, and must take him for some rude fisherman staring at her.

  13. Ay, and a bold one," was on Malcolm's lips for reply, but he bethought himself in time.

  14. Just then the latter bethought herself that their guest, belonging to the Scotch Church, was, if no Episcopalian, yet no dissenter, and that seemed to clear up to her the spirit of his disapproval.

  15. He stood staring at the picture, and Lenorme sat working away, but a little anxious--he hardly knew why: had he bethought himself he would have put the picture out of sight before Malcolm came.

  16. He had determined upon a visit to Lady Clavering on that day, and bethought him that Arthur would be a good companion for the walk across the Green Park to her ladyship's door.

  17. Between Marly and Ruel, two mounted police officers, in pursuit of a nun who had escaped from a convent, bethought themselves of looking inside Madame Scarron's carriage.

  18. He bethought himself of the strange fortunes of certain valiant warriors in the time of the Crusades.

  19. At length, Mrs. Fox bethought her of a French tutor to her girls, and that excellent gentleman bore the name of Portville.

  20. I at once bethought myself of the carts that during the Reign of Terror conveyed the victims of the committee of public safety to execution.

  21. Then he bethought himself that his welcome had not been cordial.

  22. As he lit a cigarette he bethought himself that Lady Carbury would not like him to smoke in her bedroom.

  23. Abe cast about him for fun of some kind, and bethought himself of a game of jacks.

  24. Rip bethought himself a moment, and inquired, "Where's Nicholas Vedder?

  25. Then Sir Morgadour bethought him of another wile.

  26. Ichabod, who had no relish for this strange midnight companion, and bethought himself of the adventure of Brom Bones with the Galloping Hessian, now quickened his steed in hopes of leaving him behind.

  27. But when Sir Guy saw the wedding-ring, his old love came to his mind, and he bethought him of Felice.

  28. He bethought him therefore to go out to the chase.

  29. And then she suddenly bethought herself of what Mrs. Otway had said that very morning.

  30. And now, it being Wednesday, Mrs. Otway bethought herself that she ought to fulfil her promise with regard to his mother.

  31. After they had taken out two of the parcels and placed them at the back of the motor, Anna suddenly bethought herself of what Alfred Head had said to her.

  32. We have seen that he was a man of extraordinary nerve, and he bethought him that he would try once more to blind the master and crew of the Zodiac, and, ordering a boat to be manned, he pulled boldly on board her.

  33. Her eyes were dazzled by the bright refulgence which they encountered, and almost blinded, she closed them, till Marianna bethought of drawing the curtain across the foot of her couch.

  34. Linton now bethought him of trying to soothe some of them by giving them water, and at last he succeeded in attracting one of them up the rock by holding up a cup of water.

  35. The master was sadly perplexed, and the colonel would not come to his aid; at last he bethought him of a better reason, which must succeed.

  36. He then bethought him that his duty required him to inform his chief, and as soon as Zappa was made aware of the fact, the whole island was in commotion, and the pursuit was commenced.

  37. But Antonio, who (you may believe) was then more nearly engag’d, bethought himself of an Expedient that would undoubtedly reward their Endeavours.

  38. Then he bethought himself of consulting the young lady herself, of whose opinion he thought so highly that it is curious he had not done so before.

  39. Having eaten some of it, we bethought ourselves of inquiring of Duppo what it was; and he gave us to understand that it was a piece of snake or lizard, for we could not exactly make out which.

  40. I bethought me first of withdrawing the handkerchief from his mouth.

  41. When the Prince awoke and found that both the mare and the foal had disappeared, he bethought him at once of the eagle, and taking the feather out of his pocket he blew it into the air.

  42. Then he suddenly bethought him of his little bell, and taking it out of his pocket he rang it once.

  43. Then the youth bethought him that he who does not use his luck when he has it is a fool, and that this was a chance which once lost might never return.

  44. Grievous was this time to them, but the youth bethought him that it was better to endure this evil than to make haste over much only to fail; yet was he brought to sore anguish through love.

  45. Well nigh half a week it was before he bethought him of food or had any desire thereof.

  46. Now the lady was of right great discretion, and much bethought her to inquire and discover which it were best to love; for all alike were of such great worship that she knew not how to choose the best among them.

  47. Now the knight bethought himself, and day after day pondered the life he led, for ever he held it in mind.

  48. I have bethought me," she saith, "of a thing on which my mind hath often dwelt.

  49. And Frank bethought him of all Miss Dunstable's offers.

  50. I will ask no one," Frank had said in the strong determination of his heart; and yet the words were hardly out of his mouth before he bethought himself that he would talk the thing over with Harry Baker.

  51. As he walked away through the gardens, he bethought himself whether it would be better for all parties if he could bring himself to be really candid.

  52. Then Lady Scatcherd bethought her of her great panacea.

  53. Most clearly of all he bethought him of the old tower in the midst of the Loch of Lochinvar under the heathery fell of lone Knockman.

  54. For he and I count kin in some seventeenth or eighteenth degree, though this is the first time I ever bethought me of claiming it.

  55. He bethought him of his cousin Will with something of a pitying smile.


  56. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "bethought" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.

    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    bethought himself; bethought myself