minded
/ˈmaɪndɪd/ adjective C1- Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination. · a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope.· literary-minded/literature-minded/two-minded
- Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act. · I am minded to refuse the request.· Order another drink if you are so minded
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The File replied, “You must indeed be a simple-minded fellow if you expect to get anything from me, who am accustomed to take from everyone, and never to give anything in return.”
“Sire,” said Blacas, who had for a moment the hope of sacrificing Villefort to his own profit, “I am compelled to tell you that these are not mere rumors destitute of foundation which thus disquiet me; but a serious-minded man, deserving all my confidence, and charged by me to watch over the south” (the duke hesitated as he pronounced these words), “has arrived by post to tell me that a great peril threatens the king, and so I hastened to you, sire.”
Arthur was the most single-minded, chivalrous, patriotic man upon earth.
“If everybody minded their own business,” the Duchess said in a hoarse growl, “the world would go round a deal faster than it does.”
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