Example Sentences

The Incan knotting bundles were a method of recording information and employed a system of different-colored strings tied into various kinds of knots, each representing a number, noun, or verb.

Excuse me; I was in line before you.

Before computers, people used pens- or even pencils!

The night before the race held it's own excitement.

Yes. You can use a DVI 24 plus 5 in a DVI 24 plus 1 port.

Distinctive characteristics are traits that set something apart. A distinctive characteristic of the new school is that the children must all wear a uniform. Or, the large mole in the middle of her forehead is one of her distinctive characteristics.

The word dry is the clue word that is descriptive of producing an effect.

The word me is used when the writer needs to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition. Example sentences.

Give it to me.

He told me he loved me.

Vaulting over the port gunwale to the safety of the boat's open deck, I chortled as I landed heavily in it.

The plumber's tool bag landed heavily on the marbled tile floor.

The smell of death hung heavily in the misty morning air.

Given all the snow, George ran, because he was desperate to get home quickly: the school buses were not running.

An example of a sentence with might and mite is "The mite might be trapped by the fluid".

1. "Piece of cake"
2. "Hit the hay"
3. "Break the ice"
4. "Bite the bullet"
5. "Cost an arm and a leg"
6. "Barking up the wrong tree"
7. "Cry over spilled milk"
8. "Kill two birds with one stone"
9. "Beat around the bush"
10. "In the heat of the moment"

The politician began to adopt some of his rival's policies in an attempt to marginalize him.

Beverly opened a beauty salon in the strip mall.

Jacob used a sharp knife to strip the skin off the salmon.

Type gently so you don't get your keyboard keys stuck.

I can guarantee you that. Indeed you can use guarantee in a sentence.

Atrocious.

My boat was marooned as an old rope got wrapped around the propeller.

I've looked near and far for a fine example for you.

Use Your Voice was created on 2004-02-10.

His voice thundered through the house.

Sliding doors are taking the place of windows.

To put on a concho, first, ensure you have the appropriate fasteners or screws that come with it. Position the concho where you want it on the leather or fabric, then mark the spot for the holes if necessary. Use a leather punch or drill to create holes, align the concho, and secure it using the fasteners. Finally, tighten the screws or nuts to ensure it stays in place.

In the sentence "The gorilla in the cage gave him a funny look," the complement is "a funny look." This phrase completes the meaning of the verb "gave" by specifying what the gorilla gave to him.

Here are some examples of the word compromise: The people were arguing with each other, they had to come up with a compromise so that everyone would be happy. He had his hand in her wallet, so he was found in a compromising position. There was a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses. Here are some synonyms for compromise: pact, deal, concession, middle ground, understanding, fifty-fifty, contract.

Here are some examples using the word compromise. An example of compromise is a teenager wanting to come home at midnight, while their parent wants them to come home at 10pm, they end up agreeing upon 11pm. Another example might be a very clean person who has decided not to clean so that he/she could spend some time with the family. Countries A & B want all of country C, they decide to split country C in half, country A takes the north, and country B takes the south. This is a compromise.

Humility is the quality of being humble, which means having a modest view of one's own importance. It involves being respectful, open to feedback, and willing to learn from others. It is the opposite of arrogance or hubris.