doubtful

• The only time I ever came into touch with him he was helping his brother to persuade Mr. Ascher to go into a doubtful--well, to make money by what I'd call sharp practice I don't think he was," said Mrs. Ascher. "The elder brother may have been doing what you say; but Tim wasn't He was in the game," I said I spoke all the more obstinately because I knew that Tim was not in the game, I was determined not to be hysterical again I've had that poor boy here day after day," said Mrs. Ascher, "and I really know him. —  Gossamer 1915
• I felt that I had only succeeded in saving her life--doubtful good Here Mrs. Le Noir paused in thought for a few moments and then resumed It is the memory of a long, dreary and hopeless imprisonment, my recollection of my residence in that house! —  Capitola's Peril A Sequel to 'The Hidden Hand'
• Even with only these comparatively doubtful symptoms--doubtful with the nonexpert--we should direct our treatment to the hock in preference to any other joint, since of all the joints of the hind leg it is this which is most liable to be attacked, a natural result from its peculiarities of structure and function. —  Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
• I tell you Prescott's hooked I hope you're right"--Mudge's tone was doubtful--"but get it out of your head that he's an easy mark. —  The Lady Doc
• Childe Roland I am very doubtful, after all, Julian, whether I shall be one of the Switzerland party," said Kennedy, with a sigh, as he and Julian were walking round the Saint Werner's gardens one bright evening of the May term. —  Julian Home

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