The reading read of the card persuaded persuade me that he was dead and I was disturbed disturb to find myself at check check .

I have long known that she has persuaded persuade herself to harbour an aversion for me-Unhappy woman !

Jeff Margrave was born bear to be a poet , a botanist -- or both -- but his folks persuaded persuade him to be a doctor instead .

I confess confess it with shame -- shrunk icily into myself , like a snail ; at every glance retired colder and farther ; till finally the poor innocent was led lead to doubt doubt her own senses , and , overwhelmed overwhelmed with confusion confusion at her supposed mistake , persuaded persuade her mamma to decamp decamp .