Example Sentences

Part of the 'anthropic universe' theory surmises that stars only shine because there is a human eye to witness it's light.

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. (said by George Washington) The slave girl is reared in an atmosphere of licentiousness and fear. (said by Harriet Ann Jacobs)

The Antebellum period refers to the time before the American Civil War, spanning from the late 18th century to the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. It was marked by social, economic, and political tensions over issues such as slavery, states' rights, and territorial expansion.

My mother-in-law feels that no one is good enough for her son and she loves to criticize everything I do.

Don't criticize those coaches unless you're willing to help them out.

I can't criticize your messy house because mine is far from spotless.

If you constantly criticize your son's school work, he won't have much self confidence in the classroom.

I am passionate about helping others in need and providing support to those who have experienced trauma. I believe that becoming a volunteer victim advocate will allow me to make a positive impact in my community and provide much-needed assistance to individuals in crisis.

I went to colledge, did you?

silly means that you are stupid and don't know anything Silly means to be goofy or foolish. Also, see definition below: # Exhibiting a lack of wisdom or good sense; foolish. See synonyms at http://www.answers.com/topic/foolish. # Lacking seriousness or responsibleness; frivolous: indulged in silly word play; silly pet names for each other. # Semiconscious; dazed: knocked silly by the impact.

Yes, language can sometimes, many times, be used to manipulate other people. I have had considerable training in sales, and even though most people will argue that they cannot be coerced into buying something they don't want, it's actually pretty easy to do. Talking someone into buying something they think they don't want is, most of the time, a matter of choosing the right words. One very minor example, avoid using terms like "buying" or "purchasing" and instead talk about "owning."

To say that Barrack Obama is a Republican would be quite fallacious because he is in fact a Democrat.

The rookie accepted all the media praise with true humility.

Tagalog: Pagputi ng uwak / Pag-itim ng Tagak (literally; when the crow has turned white / when the stork has become black)

English Counterpart: When hell freezes over. / When pigs fly.

Meaning: Something that's very unlikely to happen.

Tagalog: Makati ang kamay (literally; hand is itchy)

English Counterpart: Sticky fingers

Meaning: Someone who is always itching to steal something

Tagalog: Makati ang paa (literally; foot is itchy)

English Counterpart: wanderlust

Meaning: Someone who's always itching to go somewhere else.

Tagalog: Matamis ang dila (tongue is sweet)

English Counterpart: sweet-talker

Meaning: Someone who'll tell you compliments that they don't mean just to get you to do what they want you to.

Tagalog: Itaga mo sa bato (literally; stab it on a rock)

English Counterpart: Mark my word. / Carved in stone

Meaning: Something that cannot be stopped or prevented by anyone the same way something carved in stone cannot be erased.

Tagalog: Sumisipsip (sucking)

English Counterpart: Sucking up

Meaning: Trying to gain someone's favor by doing everything that might please them

Tagalog: Parang naghahanap ng karayom sa gitna ng dayami

English Counterpart: Looking for a needle in a haystack Meaning: Doing something that requires too much effort without any guarantee of success

Yes, Use of Marijuana has many long terms health effects. You should not use it. A in Newzealand shows that Marijuana users have 5.7 times greater risk of getting Lung Cancer.

It can also cause Depression, anxiety and psychosis. Some studies even show that use of marijuana is related with Schizophrenia.

Neurological functions are altered in longterm, heavy marijuana users.

Its use can also cause Reddning of Eyes, Decreased intra-ocular pressure, Dryness of mouth, Sensation of heat and cold, Increased heart rate and relaxation of muscles.

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I experienced a profound sense of loss when I was told my father passed away.

some thing that progressively gets smaller

Confabulation is a memory disturbance characterized by the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories without the conscious intention to deceive. It often occurs in individuals with certain brain injuries or neurological conditions. Confabulation can lead to inaccuracies in someone's recollection of events or experiences.

First footing is a tradition in Scotland and northern England where the first person to enter a home after midnight on New Year's Eve is believed to bring good luck for the coming year. Traditionally, the first-footer brings symbolic gifts like coal, salt, or whiskey to bless the household.

"I would like much more sauce than what you put in the bag."

Mark was always better at soccer than me so I grew emulous.

A polyglot is a person who is proficient in multiple languages. This can include speaking, reading, and writing in several different languages. Polyglots often have a talent for learning new languages quickly and may use them in various aspects of their life, such as work or travel.

The rain suddenly freezing to the road made the trip home treacherous. The many twists and turns requiring drivers to constantly change their speed and ever be on the look out make that stretch of road especially treacherous. Treacherous means "dangerous" with the added element of treachery. (You would think roads would be safe, but they aren't always.)

Competition is one or more people striving for the same goal--being the person who sells the most shoes, or runs the fastest in the race, or scores the highest in the test. Everyone wants to see the same thing happen--shoes getting sold, fast running or high scoring.

But in a conflict the desired result of one person is actually incompatible with the desired result of another. If one succeeds, the result is contrary to the desires of the other. For example, my friends and I may want our country to be run by its people where the government of the US may want it to be governed from Washington. The result I want is incompatible with the result desired by the US government.

Tactile imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the sense of touch. It creates a vivid mental image by describing textures, temperatures, and physical sensations. Writers use tactile imagery to engage readers' senses and make their writing more immersive.