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Example sentences for "intentions"

Lexicographically close words:
intention; intentional; intentionally; intentione; intentioned; intently; intentness; intents; inter; interact
  1. At last I resolved to put it to her, and she agreed to go, so I would not oppose it, because of the sicknesse in the towne, and my intentions of removing my wife.

  2. Wherein I did that I should first by another hand break my intentions to Sir G.

  3. Thus while, in fact, he received the Roman Senate as their monarch and sovereign, his own intentions and designs in so doing were left somewhat in doubt, in order to avoid awakening a sudden and violent opposition.

  4. They scrutinized every thing that occurred with the closest attention and the greatest anxiety, to see whether the indications denoted an honest friendship or intentions of treachery.

  5. Therefore may this esteemed and worthy society for the establishment of international peace be confirmed in its sincere intentions and empowered by God.

  6. The intentions of every one were reinforced by divine confirmation, the aim of every one was service in the Cause of God, servitude in the Threshold of the Almighty and the erection of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár.

  7. Heaven had permitted that Atahuallpa's pride should be humbled, because of his hostile intentions towards the Spaniards, and the insults he had offered to the sacred volume.

  8. There was no doubt, he continued of the hostile intentions of Atahuallpa; for he was surrounded with a powerful army, strongly encamped about a league from Caxamalca, while that city was entirely evacuated by its inhabitants.

  9. He himself was indeed deeply implicated in the plots of the Italian party; but he was only employed as a spy, and in reality knew no more of the real intentions of those he served than did Donna Tullia herself.

  10. Believe me, Giovanni would relinquish all intentions of marrying the Astrardente rather than have this scandalous story published.

  11. I heard much at different times of the intentions of King James and his party, but nothing with certainty.

  12. Supplicating or worshiping the gods with sacrifices, and trying to learn their intentions as to the future by inspection of the entrails.

  13. He frustrates the intentions of the Roman deputies, XXII.

  14. He now let me know his intentions of remaining in London, and that he never meant to return to Philadelphia.

  15. Considering your great age, the caution of your character, and your peculiar style of thinking, it is not likely that any one besides yourself can be sufficiently master of the facts of your life or the intentions of your mind.

  16. What could be his intentions towards him?

  17. And who told you, madame, that I have any hostile intentions against your son?

  18. I will make myself acquainted with his intentions and will submit to them.

  19. Villefort, whose position demanded much reserve, but who was longing to know what his father's intentions were.

  20. The two notaries looked at each other in mute astonishment and inquiry as to what were the real intentions of the testator.

  21. May I hope, sir," said Madame de Villefort, "that your intentions accord with my request?

  22. The last three or four years since Mr. Harmer's declared intentions relative to Sophy and yourselves, they have very much intermitted their visits, and only returned on the news of their brother's first paralytic seizure.

  23. The two elder brothers drowned, and all their intentions and plans set aside, and the property devolving to the very person they were so determined to disinherit.

  24. Papa did not refuse to accept this money, as indeed he had not, from the time that Mr. Harmer declared his intentions respecting us, ever sent in any account to him.

  25. Much may be done by visiting the people separately, getting at their intentions and circumstances and spurring, advising or reproving as they may require.

  26. In the light of these facts, it is easy to understand how the slaves might be mistreated, in spite of the benevolent intentions of the master.

  27. Governor Devore is building a model town on the shore of the lake and hopes to convince the natives of the friendly intentions of our country.

  28. The Filipinos point out that the Americans lack that sympathy for, and interest in, the Filipinos necessary to just legislation, and this argument is no reflection upon the good intentions of Americans.

  29. In fact, good intention is generally admitted, but Americans at home recognize, as do Filipinos here, that good intentions are not all that is required.

  30. Decorde, my intentions are for open warfare;--but enough of that!

  31. All that is to tell you, dear madame, that the public is mistaken in attributing to us intentions which we do not have.

  32. The king's intentions were good; but we have seen how his ministers intrigued and diverted them.

  33. Their movements were observed by the men placed on the summit of the tower, and no doubt was entertained of the intentions of the enemy.

  34. Inconstant as Charles is, there can be no fear of a change in his friendly intentions now.

  35. He exercises wonderful influence over all who come in contact with him, and he may be able to counterbalance the intrigues of the Catholic party, and confirm the king in his present good intentions towards us.

  36. Methinks their intentions were not friendly.

  37. And now, Philip, you had best go down and see your uncle, and thank him for his good intentions towards you.

  38. That these intentions be so expressed, it is first necessary to have them, and he who possesses them makes them evident through the simplest means.

  39. The vigour with which the oars were plied, and the rapidity with which the sail was run up, left no doubt as to the nature of the craft or the intentions of those who manned it.

  40. Inspire me with such intentions and such rules of conduct as may be most acceptable to thee.

  41. Suspecting nothing, the stationer inquired at Washington and was duly informed as to governmental intentions by a secretary who really knew.

  42. He used to come to me from time to time and tell me what the Socialists were doing, what their plans and intentions were and how on one occasion they had debated the question of seizing the royal family and establishing a Commune.

  43. All of these intentions Le Caron ferreted out, conveying due information to Scotland Yard.

  44. The fanatic was clever enough not to drop a word of his intentions there.

  45. The Infante Don Sancho, who cherished hostile intentions against his father, compelled the Jewish treasurer to surrender the public money to him.


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