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"That must be what has disconcerted the old man so," said Franz.

From Seed-time and Harvest A Novel by Reuter, Fritz

It is no mean proof of Abd el Hamid's ability that he should have invented the Mussulman non possumus with which he has disconcerted our diplomacy.

From The Future of Islam by Blunt, Wilfred Scawen

Marivaux and Crebillon fils, which has disconcerted so many of Gray's admirers.

From Fielding by Dobson, Austin

His smile is a failure, however; something in her air has disconcerted him.

From The Hoyden by Duchess

And It has disconcerted many a young wife to discover how important a part of her education this is!

From Hints for Lovers by Haultain, T. Arnold (Theodore Arnold)