Significats de prepossess by en anglès

But I was not prepossessed by his charms or respectful of his claim to superiority.

We saw her on our journey hither, when mamma was prepossessed by her well-bred appearance.

The Club was not prepossessed by Captain Drake.

John was not prepossessed by that worthy's manner.

It was certainly a piratical appellation, and Charles was not prepossessed by it in favor of the society.

Greatly prepossessed by all she had heard of Helen, she received her with the warmth of an old friend.

Prepossess by your air, address, and manners; persuade by your tongue; and you will easily execute what your head has contrived.

Tom was not prepossessed by the prospect of a sermon, and looked a sullen dog enough when Austin entered his cell.

It is extremely difficult to combat them, because the imagination, once prepossessed by chimeras, which astonish or disturb it, is incapable of reasoning.

Herbert, who was not very much prepossessed by Abner's appearance, thought it very doubtful whether any one would ever attempt to kidnap him.