Fancied

Examples

• Her surprise increased with her indifference: he almost fancied that she suspected him of being tainted with foreignness. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• Elinor sighed over the fancied necessity of this; but to a man and a soldier she presumed not to censure it. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• Hanging about the doorway (I fancied,) were slouchy Pompeiian street-boys uttering slang and profanity, and keeping a wary eye out for checks. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• As it was, you would have fancied he was a flourishing, large parson of the Church of England. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• At first they were very cheerful and talked much; but after a while, Bella fancied that her husband was turning somewhat thoughtful. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• When she was discontented, she fancied herself nervous. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• For a moment Archer fancied that Mr. Letterblair must have told her of his coming; but the irrelevance of her next remark made him change his mind. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• Looking towards the swing-door, as he said those last words, I fancied I saw it opened a little way from the inner side. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• The door was opened by a swarthy foreign-looking maid, with a prominent bosom under a gay neckerchief, whom he vaguely fancied to be Sicilian. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• There was a third, George Demple, who I fancied would sing it. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• She hid herself once more in the ladies' waiting-room, and fancied every noise was Leonards' step--every loud and boisterous voice was his. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• I fancied he had not paid any attention to me, but he had. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• I have watched you this half hour from the window; you must forgive my being such a spy, but for a long time I have fancied I hardly know what. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• At first Archer had fancied that this detachment was the disguise of an inward tremor; but her clear eyes revealed only the most tranquil unawareness. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• They would do something to throw off the clinging evil, and, while in action, they fancied that a remedy was applied. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• He fancied it tough, sent away his plate, and has been suffering ever since. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• I fancied, from the way he primmed up his mouth in speaking of her, that he didn't admire Kate much. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• As I lay on the lounge and my eyes grew accustomed to the darkness, I fancied I could see a long, dusky, shapeless thing stretched upon the floor. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• Every now and then she stopped to listen; she fancied she heard a moan. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• She fancied that Raymond would already be free, and that her tender attentions would come to entirely obliterate even the memory of his mischance. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• Amy had fancied that perhaps a love trouble was at the bottom of the alteration, and now she was sure of it. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• She had betrayed herself, however, by a look and a blush, for though an absent man, the Professor saw a good deal more than people fancied. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• He had been, or had fancied himself to be, an invalid for years past, and he was not well enough to receive me. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• Haley fancied the child; he agreed to settle the matter that way, and no other. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• I fancied she was dreaming of him when I kissed her cheek after she had slept an hour and saw how tranquil and happy she looked. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• I was slow to gain strength, but I did slowly and surely become less weak, and Joe stayed with me, and I fancied I was little Pip again. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
• Mrs. Bennet, who fancied she had gained a complete victory over him, continued her triumph. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• Sometimes I have fancied, sir,' said Bella, turning away her eyes, 'that your great regard for Mrs Boffin is a very powerful motive with you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• I got upon a height, and looking on every side into the sea; fancied I saw a small island toward the north-east. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
• Why it was only just now,' said the little creature, pointing at him, 'that I fancied I saw him come out of his grave! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.

Editor: Priscilla