Afraid in A Sentence

    1

    A storm? she ventured timidly, afraid of being wrong.

    2

    A trained soldier is often afraid at sea, a trained sailor lost if he has not the protecting sense of his own ship beneath him.

    3

    Additionally, don't be afraid to ask questions about the history and condition of the items you are considering buying.

    4

    Afraid he would hear the disappointment in her voice.

    5

    Afraid I'll make you look bad in front of the 'hood?

    6

    Afraid of what he'd find, Taran strode to the center of the city.

    7

    Afraid that Napoleon would next proceed to deprive him of his title of Holy Roman Emperor, Francis II.

    8

    Afraid they'll find out you enjoy it?

    9

    Afraid to go swimming or wake-up in the morning looking totally naked?

    10

    Afraid to take a course which involved danger both at home and abroad, the Assembly decreed that Louis should be suspended from his office.

    11

    After the Imperial Diet of Spires in 1526 had decreed that all states of the empire should observe the Edict of Worms (1521), banning Luther and his adherents, in such a manner that they should not be afraid to answer it before God and the emperor, the reform movement had received such an access of strength that the Catholic party felt itself menaced in earnest, and in 1529 again passed a resolution at Spires, deigned not merely to preclude any further expansion of the Reformation, but even to prevent it from maintaining the ground already won.

    12

    All such solitary bulls, as their colloquial name indicates, are of a spiteful disposition; and it appears that with the majority the inducement to live apart is due to their partiality for cultivated crops, into which the more timid females are afraid to venture.

    13

    All the best with the venture, but I'm afraid I'm passed writing for nothing for samizdat publications.

    14

    All the same, one is afraid!

    15

    All this was so terrible and unreal that he could not understand it at all, and so had good reason to be afraid.

    16

    Am I afraid of people?

    17

    An all-beige home can look dull and bland so don't be afraid to inject a little color.

    18

    And are you still afraid to get close to me?

    19

    And as if afraid of wasting his store of anger, he left Alpatych and went rapidly forward.

    20

    And he expects me not to be afraid.

    21

    And I 'm afraid it can also at times seem a very thankless task.

    22

    And I am also very much afraid for him spiritually.

    23

    And I'm afraid it can also at times seem a very thankless task.

    24

    And not only was Napoleon not afraid to extend his line, but he welcomed every step forward as a triumph and did not seek battle as eagerly as in former campaigns, but very lazily.

    25

    And the child is afraid of bees and declares that bees exist to sting people.

    26

    And, never settle for a less than perfect partner because you're afraid of being alone.

    27

    Anxiety over having an accident can actually cause a child to have the very accident she's afraid of having.

    28

    Any time a wild animal isn't afraid of you, there is probably something wrong.

    29

    Are you afraid to go into public places with your newborn, for fear he will get sick?

    30

    Are you afraid to leave your child with anyone other than yourself-even your spouse?

    31

    Are you trying to tell me that you came out here because you were afraid of the storm?

    32

    Aren't they afraid of sinning?... said the same mob now, looking with pained distress at the dead body with its long, thin, half-severed neck and its livid face stained with blood and dust.

    33

    Aren't you afraid Jonathan Winston might show up?

    34

    As a kid I was afraid of the dark and now that I'm all grown up, I don't much like being kept in the dark either.

    35

    As a man of fashion, I'm afraid I won't be able to tolerate this clothing long.

    36

    As the Austrian influence increased Panin found a fresh enemy in Joseph II., and the efforts of the old statesman to prevent a matrimonial alliance between the Russian and Austrian courts determined Catherine to get rid of a counsellor of whom, for some mysterious reason, she was secretly afraid.

    37

    As they approached, Barlaymont had been heard to say to Margaret, " What, Madam, is your Highness afraid of these beggars (gueux) ?

    38

    As your baby starts to develop good sleep habits, don't be afraid to impose a routine of your own as well.

    39

    At first the family felt some constraint in intercourse with Prince Andrew; he seemed a man from another world, and for a long time Natasha trained the family to get used to him, proudly assuring them all that he only appeared to be different, but was really just like all of them, and that she was not afraid of him and no one else ought to be.

    40

    At his approach Salih, who was afraid of Musa, hid himself, but was soon discovered and killed.

    41

    At last he said with an almost touching vagueness, " Well, I'm afraid you'll think it so prosy.

    42

    At midnight, when there was a moon, I sometimes met with hounds in my path prowling about the woods, which would skulk out of my way, as if afraid, and stand silent amid the bushes till I had passed.

    43

    At times it seemed that she might be afraid of him.

    44

    Austria, afraid of losing her influence in.

    45

    Avoid kittens that seem sickly, fatigued, or overly afraid.

    46

    Be patient, bring someone knowledgeable , and don't be afraid to ask questions.

    47

    Be sure you ask for suggestions from other singles that you know, and then, don't be afraid to check a few activities out.

    48

    Because I was afraid to get close to you.

    49

    Because if you ran away then it meant you were afraid - " flight was not an option, it meant cowardice " .

    50

    Because she won't stay in her crib, and her parents are afraid she will hurt herself climbing out of it, her parents try putting her in a toddler bed.

    51

    Believe me, he is afraid, afraid of a general battle.

    52

    Better he should think it was a sad memory than to think she was afraid of ghosts.

    53

    Bishop George Berkeley, afraid of materialistic developments from a philosophy he was not prepared fully to recast, took refuge in immaterialism.

    54

    Bromwell Housewares are historic keepsakes but don't be afraid to use them.

    55

    But at some point, don't be afraid to just drop the word macrobiotics altogether.

    56

    But don't be afraid.

    57

    But for weeks, said the narrator, " we were afraid to venture outside our own doors.

    58

    But having caught himself saying too much about the flints, he was now afraid to speak out.

    59

    But I am afraid you cannot come to Tuscumbia; so I will write to you, and send you a sweet kiss and my love.

    60

    But I am afraid.

    61

    But I was afraid she would take cold, and I insisted that she must go to bed.

    62

    But my father is anxious and I feel afraid.

    63

    But never had she felt so grieved for him or so much afraid of losing him.

    64

    But Putnam was not afraid.

    65

    But the mere thought of being afraid roused him again.

    66

    But then, why should he be afraid?

    67

    Carmen said she was afraid of adopting because the mother could take the child back after they learned to love it.

    68

    Cats are instinctively afraid of starvation.

    69

    Cats are typically not afraid of heights while they are climbing.

    70

    Certainly Alex had given her no reason to be afraid - so far.

    71

    Chicken and rice is a good start, but don't be afraid to vary the menu a bit to round out your cat's nutritional intake.

    72

    Christopher Hitchens A He might have thought the term was very slightly insipid, which, I'm afraid, it very slightly is.

    73

    Cicero was afraid to speak, and the extant Pro Milone is an expanded form of the unspoken defence.

    74

    Collectors are not always entirely scrupulous, I 'm afraid.

    75

    Collectors are not always entirely scrupulous, I'm afraid.

    76

    Compare prices to make sure you are getting the best deal and don't be afraid to mention to the store manager that you saw the same sink for much less somewhere else.

    77

    Constantine advanced with a numerous army, but was afraid of attacking the invaders.

    78

    Consult your inspecting architect about the design of the notice board and do not be afraid to call upon the skills of professional designers.

    79

    Consumers aren't afraid to post problems or issues with this or that company, so you may find a lot.

    80

    Dearest, I'm afraid this morning's fruschtique *--as Foka the cook calls it--has disagreed with me.

    81

    Despite any special sales a store may have, you should search for computers that fit your needs and then shop around at brick-and-mortar stores (don't be afraid to negotiate) and online.

    82

    Despite his strong distaste for war, Lincoln was not afraid to wage total war to achieve total victory.

    83

    Destiny's eyelids kept drooping and then she would open her eyes wide as if afraid she might miss something good.

    84

    Did he want a child this much, or was he afraid of what people would think if he walked out on her when she was pregnant?

    85

    Do n't be afraid of teak, it is incredibly resilient.

    86

    Do n't be afraid to add a splash of color.

    87

    Do not be afraid to ask the porters in your college about any practical problems you have.

    88

    Do not be afraid to take elocution lessons if needed. or to consult with a more experienced preacher regarding style and presentation.

    89

    Don't be afraid of teak, it is incredibly resilient.

    90

    Don't be afraid of those orangey/pinks mixed together, they will actually bring warmth to your face and prevent you from looking washed out.

    91

    Don't be afraid to add a splash of color.

    92

    Don't be afraid to ask for help from family and friends.

    93

    Don't be afraid to ask for references, and be sure you check them out!

    94

    Don't be afraid to ask for the details in writing.

    95

    Don't be afraid to ask for their advice and help regarding international adoption agencies as you work to achieve your dream of adopting a child.

    96

    Don't be afraid to ask plenty of questions before undergoing this or any other cosmetic procedure.

    97

    Don't be afraid to ask questions or request further explanation.

    98

    Don't be afraid to ask your local retailer about specials or upcoming discontinued items; the stores want your business and should provide adequate information for you.

    99

    Don't be afraid to be silly and laugh with your children.

    100

    Don't be afraid to be straightforward with the seller.

    101

    Don't be afraid to call a customer service number and explain any problems.

    102

    Don't be afraid to call the references and ask their opinion of the school.

    103

    Don't be afraid to compare price or even wait around for special deals if there's time-there's no need to scoop up the first one you see that fits your requirements.

    104

    Don't be afraid to decorate to make this happen.

    105

    Don't be afraid to design your own custom color palette.

    106

    Don't be afraid to experiment with a little color - you might be surprised at what you love!

    107

    Don't be afraid to experiment with your furniture arrangements.

    108

    Don't be afraid to experiment with your nails and go a little crazy!

    109

    Don't be afraid to invest in quality pieces that are made of solid wood instead of MDF or for powder coated medicine cabinet interiors.

    110

    Don't be afraid to negotiate with them and think about their offer before you take it.

    111

    Don't be afraid to take your time to look through the selection.

    112

    Don't be afraid to try different flavors, the more aromatic the more adventurous you will appear to newly found amigos.

    113

    Don't be afraid to try new herbs and spices and mix them up in your own ways.

    114

    Don't be afraid to use eyebrow pencil, it can complete your look.

    115

    Don't be afraid, they won't hurt you.

    116

    Don't be afraid, they're out for you to touch.Which one feels comfortable to you?

    117

    Don't be afraid to experiment with a few varieties you haven't tried.

    118

    Enough has been said to show that the Scottish emigrant was not afraid of his religious opinions.

    119

    Everybody is afraid of something.

    120

    Everyone was afraid of something.

    121

    Except that everyone is afraid of Xander.

    122

    Experiment with all shades of eye shadow for brown eyes and don't be afraid to take color risks!

    123

    Finally, don't be afraid of color, go to wear your eyes take you and try different things, that is how I learn and that is how I think you can make the most of your makeup experience.

    124

    Finally, don't be afraid to consider the unconventional.

    125

    Finally, if you aren't sure what the new parents prefer, don't be afraid to run your ideas past them before you actually purchase a gift.

    126

    First and most important to remember when creating the "smoky eye" look at home is, DON'T BE AFRAID OF MAKEUP!!

    127

    Following the moral precepts of the Daily Mail, for example, is more likely to make you afraid than content.

    128

    For a few hours the native troops of the British garrison awaited the turn of events; but when it became apparent that the British troops from Meerut were afraid to move, there was a general flame of revolt, and Delhi at once became the headquarters of the Mutiny.

    129

    For a little while there I was afraid I might have to go for help.

    130

    For a minute she was afraid she had stepped over the line.

    131

    For a moment, she said nothing - afraid to trust her voice.

    132

    For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

    133

    For if the boy had been as well painted as the cherries, the birds would have been afraid to come near him.

    134

    For their music, I 'm afraid I can only offer the nearest dole queue.

    135

    For their music, I'm afraid I can only offer the nearest dole queue.

    136

    Get along! said several voices, and one of the soldiers, evidently afraid that Pierre might want to take from them some of the plate and bronzes that were in the drawer, moved threateningly toward him.

    137

    Get it in writing if you're unsure, and don't be afraid to negotiate.

    138

    Gone and got preggers, too afraid to come home and tell the parents.

    139

    Growing old and waking up some day to realize you're alone because you were afraid to take a chance.

    140

    Hajjaj, afraid lest his communications with Syria should be cut off, pitched his camp at Dair Qorra, eighteen miles west from Kufa towards the desert, where Mahommed, the brother of the caliph, and Abdallah, his son, brought him fresh troops.

    141

    Having been thrown into prison by her father, who was afraid of being injured by her witchcraft, she escaped by means of her art and fled to the temple of Helios the Sun-god, her reputed grandfather.

    142

    He came in the end to be regarded kindly even by opponents, and he was not afraid of taking a line displeasing to his liberal friends on the Jewish question (Die Judenfrage, 1843).

    143

    He carried his resolution within himself in terror and haste, like something dreadful and alien to him, for, after the previous night's experience, he was afraid of losing it.

    144

    He could see I was getting serious, and he was afraid you would draw me away from my work.

    145

    He covers each subject extraordinarily well and is n't afraid to ridicule the frankly ridiculous while finding merit in the strangely compelling.

    146

    He covers each subject extraordinarily well and isn't afraid to ridicule the frankly ridiculous while finding merit in the strangely compelling.

    147

    He declares that the distinction between the " spiritual estate," composed of pope, bishops, priests and monks, as over against the " temporal estate " composed of princes, lords, artisans and peasants, is a very fine hypocritical invention of which no one should be afraid.

    148

    He did not scruple, in the ardour of conflict, even to maintain positions that he had resigned in the translation, and he was not afraid to assume the offensive by a counter criticism of three of Wallis's works then published.

    149

    He didn't drink long, and she was too afraid of moving to wipe away the tears rolling down her face.

    150

    He enters the Holy of Holies; the rest remain without, and are more than half afraid of their mediator.

    151

    He even contemplated cutting a canal through the Isthmus of Corinth, but was afraid to carry out his plan because the same thing had been unsuccessfully attempted before by the emperor Nero.

    152

    He exacted promises of just government from Rufus, and was not afraid to remonstrate when the promises were disregarded.

    153

    He felt afraid of what would happen to him and still more afraid of showing his fear.

    154

    He hadn't eaten in a week, afraid of making his mother sicker by drinking her blood.

    155

    He is constantly admitting that on such and such an occasion he was terribly afraid; he confesses without the least shame that, when one of his followers suggested defiance of the Saracens and voluntary death, he (Joinville) paid not the least attention to him; nor does he attempt to gloss in any way his refusal to accompany St Louis on his unlucky second crusade, or his invincible conviction that it was better to be in mortal sin than to have the leprosy, or his decided preference for wine as little watered as might be, or any other weakness.

    156

    He knew that all the intellectual lights of Petersburg were gathered there and, like a child in a toyshop, did not know which way to look, afraid of missing any clever conversation that was to be heard.

    157

    He looked up at her, obviously afraid she would further chastise him.

    158

    He throws himself prostrate on the ground, with every feather on his body standing up and quivering; but he seems as if he were afraid of coming too near his mistress.

    159

    He tried hard to procure a unification of coinage and weights and measures, but failed owing to the opposition of the estates, who were afraid of the new taxation necessary to meet the loss involved in raising the standard of the coinage, and who held to their local measures and currency partly from conservatism, partly as a relic of local liberty.

    160

    He want­ed to check the phone but was afraid he might tip his hand if he disturbed it, so he touched nothing.

    161

    He was afraid and has slipped away from us.

    162

    He was afraid it would take him a long time to recover from the accident.

    163

    He was afraid she would spill the beans.

    164

    He was dead on when he said she was more afraid of her emotions than him.

    165

    He was not afraid of anything.

    166

    He was not afraid to bell the cat."

    167

    He was sick of life; but he was afraid of death; and he shuddered at every sight or sound which reminded him of the inevitable hour.

    168

    He wasn't sure if she had seen it, too, or she was afraid he was returning to the road without her.

    169

    He would go from town to town, "travelling up and down as a stranger in the earth, which way the Lord inclined my heart; taking a chamber to myself in the town where I came, and tarrying sometimes a month, more or less, in a place"; and the reason he gives for this migratory habit is that he was "afraid both of professor and profane, lest, being a tender young man, he should be hurt by conversing much with either."

    170

    Her rising was soon crushed, but the government was obviously afraid for a while to move its garrisons forward.

    171

    Her son, Mahommed, commonly called Baha-uddin Walad, was famous for his learning and piety, but being afraid of the sultan's jealousy, he emigrated to Asia Minor in 1212.

    172

    Her throat quivered with convulsive sobs and, afraid of weakening and letting the force of her anger run to waste, she turned and rushed headlong up the stairs.

    173

    His voice was clear and strong, and all knew that he, at least, was not afraid.

    174

    However, don't be afraid to use your fingers to blend, too!

    175

    However, if you don't know the gender of your baby, but you still want to explore jungle theme nursery ideas, don't be afraid to go as deep into the jungle theme as you like.

    176

    However, to be truly relevant, theological educators should not be afraid to stand against the stream.

    177

    I 'm afraid and I do n't want to walk the path that slithers up between the clutches of crimson.

    178

    I 'm afraid I have a low opinion of taxi drivers whether I 'm driving or cycling.

    179

    I 'm also afraid that under John Major, the bottom quartile did not become worse off.

    180

    I 'm dreadfully afraid of being tempted, at an unguarded moment, by the aunt.

    181

    I am afraid I have no photos - I am very envious of some of the photos you have on your site.

    182

    I am afraid that I cannot be so dispassionate at the moment.

    183

    I am afraid that I consider that putting up a few warning signs is a truly pitiful response.

    184

    I am afraid they will eat me and put my dead brother in a pickle jar.

    185

    I am afraid we cannot find the High Lama, so we will have to make our way southwards.

    186

    I am always afraid when I'm with him.

    187

    I am not afraid of rats but I 'm terrified of spiders.

    188

    I am not discouraged, nor am I afraid.

    189

    I am still afraid to be who I am still afraid to be who I am.

    190

    I could do it but it 's just sheer bloody laziness on my part I 'm afraid.

    191

    I could do it but it's just sheer bloody laziness on my part I'm afraid.

    192

    I don't think she was ever afraid of him.

    193

    I don't think you're as afraid of me as you are of your own feelings.

    194

    I guess it's because I'm afraid I'll ruin everything with tears.

    195

    I guess she was afraid the police might search their stuff.

    196

    I hate to call in sick when there is so much work to do, but I'm afraid this ailment is contagious.

    197

    I know of a man who is afraid to visit his own son.

    198

    I love this cat, but I am afraid that if I take him with me he'll want to get back to his old neighborhood and become injured in the process.

    199

    I need to tell you something that is going to change everything for you, and I am so afraid of losing you, I just don't know how.

    200

    I only took it off to shower, and that was only because I was afraid that the water might ruin it.

    201

    I really enjoyed how the film was n't afraid to touch on Lucy 's illness with serious undertones.

    202

    I really enjoyed how the film wasn't afraid to touch on Lucy's illness with serious undertones.

    203

    I shall not be afraid of Fauntleroy's great dog Dougal.

    204

    I should be afraid of him?

    205

    I should make too good a target for the French, besides I am afraid I should hardly be able to climb onto a horse.

    206

    I think you.re afraid.

    207

    I think you're actually afraid of him.

    208

    I thought about it, but I was afraid you'd get mad.

    209

    I understood ibogaine wasn't dangerous by itself and was afraid if things went wrong it might harm the whole ibogaine thing.

    210

    I want to adopt Jonathan, but I'm afraid of losing him.

    211

    I want to adulterate the lemonade with water so that we have more, but I am afraid of ruining the quality.

    212

    I was actually afraid that I might by that time be doing what is called a good business.

    213

    I was afraid he'd bite the man and I'd get in big trouble.

    214

    I was afraid it might get wet.

    215

    I was afraid it would get moldy in that tin body of yours.

    216

    I was afraid of being in four walls for a long time; I could n't imagine myself staying sane in there.

    217

    I was afraid of being in four walls for a long time; I couldn't imagine myself staying sane in there.

    218

    I was afraid of that.

    219

    I was afraid that he would.

    220

    I was afraid to come in.

    221

    I was afraid to listen to the album for fear that they could n't recapture the magic of the first two albums.

    222

    I was afraid to travel to a country where I don't the speak the language, but Mark encouraged me to live adventurously.

    223

    I was afraid you were going to say something like that.

    224

    I was afraid you would miss it all, but I was glad to hear you decided to spend a little more time with your father.

    225

    I was joking about being afraid of assuming his debts.

    226

    I was much afraid, and had lost my senses, so I cannot recollect who tied me.

    227

    I was so afraid I would lose you.

    228

    I would like to get a chandelier to hang in my home, but I'm afraid of the expense.

    229

    I'm afraid Alex wouldn't agree.

    230

    I'm afraid Brutus might be killing deer.

    231

    I'm afraid children aren't in our plans for a while.

    232

    I'm afraid he'll do something... to himself.

    233

    I'm afraid I am not conversant with the verses you have quoted, perhaps you could explain your position.

    234

    I'm afraid I don't have a choice.

    235

    I'm afraid I don't have much to offer either way.

    236

    I'm afraid I don't know as much about the wilderness as you Arkies.

    237

    I'm afraid I lost my temper with him.

    238

    I'm afraid I lost track of time while I was riding.

    239

    I'm afraid I'll be out of town this weekend.

    240

    I'm afraid I'm hopeless at DIY tho - I once nearly electrocuted myself while trying to unplug the oven!

    241

    I'm afraid I've been neglecting him lately, though.

    242

    I'm afraid I've been putting on weight.

    243

    I'm afraid if that house gets fixed, I'll have to initiate it.

    244

    I'm afraid it would break Claire's heart.

    245

    I'm afraid not until Friday.

    246

    I'm afraid she jumped the fence.

    247

    I'm afraid she'll get pregnant again, but she keeps meowing to go out.

    248

    I'm afraid that computers and technology will make many jobs redundant in the coming years.

    249

    I'm afraid that no one will ever date me, because of this terrible skin abnormality that makes me so red.

    250

    I'm afraid there aren't many people willing to look beyond the obvious in this circumstance.

    251

    I'm afraid they will know something is different about me and ask a lot of questions.

    252

    I'm afraid to ask if it worked.

    253

    I'm afraid to ask, but what's a wether?

    254

    I'm afraid to do anything rude because I don't want to hurt his feelings.

    255

    I'm afraid you must be feeling just a little bit lonely.

    256

    I'm afraid you'll grow tired of me or this place.

    257

    I'm afraid you'll have to be a little more specific.

    258

    I'm also afraid that under John Major, the bottom quartile did not become worse off.

    259

    I'm not afraid – except for Princess.

    260

    I'm not afraid of eating hamburgers, I don't think eating one is going to make me sick.

    261

    I'm not afraid of him, just because he's twelve feet tall and can bench press me with his toes.

    262

    I'm not afraid of you Alex.

    263

    I'm not afraid of your alliance.

    264

    I'm not sure what you or he is afraid of.

    265

    If Alex had given Brutus something to put him down, it was because he was afraid she didn't have the courage to make that decision.

    266

    If he had been afraid, he had given no indication.

    267

    If he's afraid to touch the doorknob it's the character named Howard who's afraid, not Howard Hughes.

    268

    If I stay any longer, I'm afraid I might not go home tonight.

    269

    If in the latter case the spider be afraid to come to close quarters, various devices for securing it are resorted to.

    270

    If ordering online is much cheaper than a store where you are measured, don't be afraid to get your size (and the brand name that you are trying on), leave the store and order the bra online.

    271

    If several months have passed since your divorce and you still feel anxious or depressed, don't be afraid to seek assistance from a qualified therapist.

    272

    If she is afraid, however, wait until she leaves the bathroom before flushing.

    273

    If she isn't afraid of a flushing toilet, you can dump the contents of the potty into the toilet while she watches, and let her flush it.

    274

    If so, don't be afraid to ask them for a referral.

    275

    If you 're not sure, do n't be afraid to ask the sommelier to smell the wine too.

    276

    If you be afraid you might nurdle, then I say - do n't drat.

    277

    If you have a lot of bold furniture and a big wall to cover, don't be afraid to go big with your dots.

    278

    If you have great legs, don't be afraid to show them off!

    279

    If you're afraid of using candles or have kids or pets, you can opt for electric candles instead.

    280

    If you're afraid you'll have a harder time figuring out how to use this little piece of technology than you would mapping your own route, this one could be for you.

    281

    If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask the sommelier to smell the wine too.

    282

    If your child appears afraid of the toilet, don't flush it until she leaves the bathroom.

    283

    In everlasting remembrance shall the righteous be, he shall not be afraid of evil tidings.

    284

    In her experience, dogs who are afraid of lightning and thunder respond well to a blend of Bach flower essences.

    285

    In January and February they descend as low as the neighbourhood of Diwanieh in such numbers that even Bagdad is afraid.

    286

    In Paris about this time plague was an everyday occurrence, of which some were less afraid than of a headache (Borgarucci).

    287

    Installing a model that is not equipped to produce enough hot water for your household will only end in frustration, so make your calculations carefully and don't be afraid to call the manufacturer directly.

    288

    Instead of being afraid of identity theft, consumers should instead stay educated on prevention.

    289

    It 's just like ET - all the little tiddlers dressed up as ghouls and ghosties, and smiling adults pretending to be afraid.

    290

    It had something to do with Bird Song and I think she was afraid you'd fire her.

    291

    It hurts me to think you're afraid of me.

    292

    It made him afraid.

    293

    It must seem to him that everyone is afraid of him, and that must please him.

    294

    It sounds heartless, but often totally ignoring him when he seems afraid produces an improvement.

    295

    It wasn't commitment he was afraid of.

    296

    It's just like ET - all the little tiddlers dressed up as ghouls and ghosties, and smiling adults pretending to be afraid.

    297

    It's okay to be afraid.

    298

    It's so nice not to listen to police sirens and taxies honking their horns but I'm afraid we might have woken Howie up earlier.

    299

    John Palmer â New Ash Green, Kent I am afraid there are no really good mirrors for dropped handlebars.

    300

    Josh didn't walk away because he was afraid to tackle Alex.

    301

    Josh knew she was afraid of storms, but now he had Lori to think about.

    302

    Katie hesitated again, afraid to leave her sister after the demons invaded the castle.

    303

    Katie's eyes watered, and she squeezed him harder.  The nightmares of the past few weeks seemed to fade away while she was in his arms.  She'd been too afraid to think about what kind of life they might possibly have, but she found herself wondering how it would feel to wake up and go to sleep with Rhyn beside her.

    304

    Lana jerked, afraid she'd been caught, before she realized Elise was calling over the command center's channels.

    305

    Lana nodded, afraid to ask what happened if the plan didn't work.

    306

    Lipstick can be as tricky as foundation, so again don't be afraid to take the time to properly test your options.

    307

    Look for the obvious and don't be afraid to ask questions if you get a bad feeling about this spot or that spot or if something seems strange.

    308

    Lori says she's afraid to go back with you.

    309

    Many gardeners are still afraid to disturb an unsuitable subsoil, but experienced growers have proved that by bringing it up to the surface and placing plenty of manure in the bottoms of the various trenches, the very best results are attained in the course of a season or so.

    310

    Many people are afraid to gather wild mushrooms, probably because they are quite rightly wary of picking poisonous ones.

    311

    Maria Theresa had never given up hope that she would recover Silesia; and as all the neighbouring sovereigns were bitterly jealous of Frederick, and somewhat afraid of him, she had no difficulty in inducing several of them to form a scheme for his ruin.

    312

    Maybe because I was afraid he'd go away.

    313

    Maybe he was afraid she would insist he make an honest woman of her.

    314

    Maybe he was afraid she would take half of what he had taken a lifetime to acquire.

    315

    Maybe one of our knowledgable techy types may know - I 'm afraid I do n't.

    316

    Maybe that was why Destiny was afraid of being left alone.

    317

    Mix and match styles to create your own look, and don't be afraid to include the unexpected.

    318

    Mom and Dad wouldn't let me come up here when I was little because they were afraid I would fall down the stairs.

    319

    My ex is in a new relationship and I'm so afraid she is going to be a better mommy than me.

    320

    My initial comment was a little quick off the mark I 'm afraid !

    321

    My source tells me they've snuggled Shipton someplace cozy because he's afraid you'll try to kill him again.

    322

    Natasha, afraid that her brother would do something dreadful, had followed him in some excitement.

    323

    Natasha, I am afraid for you!

    324

    Neither Austria nor Prussia was for some time in a position to thwart it, and the sovereigns of the smaller states were too much afraid of the revolutionary elements manifested on all sides to oppose its will.

    325

    No guest need be afraid to sit in a country style living room or drop in for a cup of tea in a country style kitchen.

    326

    No, I'm afraid I didn't get around to it yet.

    327

    Nor are they afraid to venture out of their depth, being excellent swimmers, and able, by means of their trunks, to breathe without difficulty when the entire body is submerged.

    328

    Not a huge response I'm afraid, but at such short notice I wasn't exactly expecting a deluge of entries.

    329

    Now Edith was afraid.

    330

    Of the former we cannot speak here (see Hittites), except so far as to remark the Abd-Ashirta and his son Aziru, though at first afraid of the Hatti, was afterwards clever enough to make a treaty with their king, and, with other external powers, to attack the districts which remained loyal to Egypt.

    331

    On the suppression of the academy of Sedan in 1681, Jurieu received an invitation to a church at Rouen, but, afraid to remain in France on account of his forthcoming work, La Politique du clerge de France, he went to Holland and was pastor of the Walloon church of Rotterdam till his death on the 11th of January 1713.

    332

    Once you learn the rules, use them to minimize or emphasize certain things about yourself but don't be afraid to break those rules to play up something that the fashion world doesn't deem ideal.

    333

    Once you're comfortable with making these recipes, don't be afraid to experiment a bit.

    334

    Once. That's what I was afraid he'd remember.

    335

    One of them, Simon Brec, proceeded to Greece, where his posterity multiplied to such an extent that the Greeks grew afraid and reduced them to slavery.

    336

    One was early developing Gnosticism that was a great threat to Christianity - don't be afraid of that big word!

    337

    One was the fact that Ed had never been afraid of lightning before.

    338

    Only I feel afraid in his presence.

    339

    Or are you afraid of me? he asked again.

    340

    Or are you afraid to play with me?

    341

    Out of date and soiled dressings have to go in the bin, I'm afraid.

    342

    Owing to the silladar system, under which the Indian sowar provided his own horse and provender in return for a monthly wage, the Indian cavalry were almost to a man in debt, and therefore favoured any attempt to upset the existing regime, and with it to wipe out the moneylender and his books; and the general enlistment order passed in July 1856, for the purposes of the war in Persia, made the Hindu sepoys afraid of losing caste by crossing the sea.

    343

    Pan's own science fiction list is also rather pallid, I'm afraid.

    344

    Perhaps Byrne was afraid someone would connect him to the theft, a fear that would be eliminated by his "death"—a fear that was turning out to be well founded.

    345

    Pierre smiled in his good-natured way as if afraid for his companion's sake that the latter might say something he would afterwards regret.

    346

    Piso issued a pamphlet by way of rejoinder, and there the matter dropped, Cicero being afraid to bring the father-in-law of Caesar to trial.

    347

    Pony's name was Mollie and I had a nice ride on her back; I was not afraid, I hope my uncle will get me a dear little pony and a little cart very soon.

    348

    Prince Andrew was afraid and ashamed to speak of it.

    349

    Princess Mary saw Dessalles' embarrassed and astonished look fixed on her father, noticed his silence, and was struck by the fact that her father had forgotten his son's letter on the drawing-room table; but she was not only afraid to speak of it and ask Dessalles the reason of his confusion and silence, but was afraid even to think about it.

    350

    Remember, Italian kitchen design is supposed to be cozy and inviting; don't be afraid to add the touches that are special to your family.

    351

    Remember, you may not be able to do it all, so don't be afraid to ask for help!

    352

    Same as a yo-yo diet I 'm afraid - the weight goes back on.

    353

    Second, the other cats need to stop attacking him when he is trying to use the litter box, or he will be afraid to use it and will simply go anywhere he feels safer, which may be your bed or shoes.

    354

    Selecting the largest, she went to the pristine sink area, almost afraid to run water for fear of leaving water marks in the stainless steel.

    355

    She continued to avoid his gaze and hugged Ashley tighter, afraid to face the glowering creature.

    356

    She didn.t remember him being so tall in Hell, but she.d been afraid to look too hard at him when she passed his cell.

    357

    She didn't know if she was afraid of him – or beyond turned on.

    358

    She didn't know if she was afraid of him – or beyond turned on.

    359

    She elbowed him in the chest, afraid to see his face and realize he was serious.

    360

    She gazed up at him, afraid to trust her voice.

    361

    She gripped his roped forearm with both hands, afraid it was going to hurt.

    362

    She had refused because money had no part in her attraction to him – or maybe because she was afraid he would think that was why she married him.

    363

    She hadn't slept all night, afraid of what other secrets the night held.

    364

    She is afraid to tell father.

    365

    She is not afraid to defeat him in argument, and her self-control in trying circumstances shows real nobility of soul.

    366

    She lay in his arms, afraid to answer the desire pounding at the door of her heart — afraid he would discover she was no longer the woman he married.

    367

    She lay limp in his arms, startled and afraid to respond - afraid the kiss meant nothing to him.

    368

    She lay still, afraid to move.

    369

    She looked around for Brady, afraid he'd be hurt or dead.

    370

    She released the breath she'd been holding and watched him, afraid he'd come back for something else.

    371

    She said nothing, afraid to move, afraid to speak.

    372

    She shivered, afraid to ask more.

    373

    She tells us how she was afraid of the stranded jellyfish.

    374

    She waited, however, until a deputation of the malcontents, who regretted the loss of liberum veto and who were afraid that the party of reform might undertake the emancipation of the serfs, came to St Petersburg and asked for support in defence of the ancient liberties.

    375

    She wanted to talk to Mums or one of Josh's sisters but was afraid of upsetting them further.

    376

    She was afraid of Benny until Lon told her to pretend like he was you.

    377

    She was afraid of the wild country.

    378

    She was afraid to ask if it was true what they'd said about him always loving her despite what past-Deidre did.

    379

    She was afraid to know more about what exactly he was.

    380

    She was afraid to speak.

    381

    She was apparently afraid to imperil her great reputation for devotion, which had in 1692 obtained for her from Innocent XII.

    382

    She wasn't exactly afraid of him, but she didn't want to be out there in the woods alone with him either.

    383

    She went to the unoccupied fireplace and sat with her back to the wall, afraid of any Immortal who felt her draw enough to approach.

    384

    She withdrew, afraid to hurt him.

    385

    Small children are even afraid to approach the thick, glass enclosure that surrounds the formidable lion.

    386

    So I've finally found something you're afraid of more than me.

    387

    Some parents worry that their child is afraid of the dark or has nightmares.

    388

    Some people avoid using baby gift registries simply because they're afraid they won't know what to do.

    389

    Some people, who have suffered a loss like my character, are afraid of certain kinds of people.

    390

    Some taxi drivers in the kingdom now say they have become afraid to transport foreign passengers.

    391

    Some were afraid of increased taxation.

    392

    Sometimes he gives prominence, and correctly, to the fact that the disputants partially failed to understand one another, because they had separate interests at heart - those on the one side desiring above everything to guard against polytheism, those on the other being most afraid of Sabellianism.

    393

    Sometimes I'm afraid he'll grow tired of this - and me.

    394

    Sometimes she was afraid he could read her mind.

    395

    Speaking of expanding your palate, don't be afraid to try new things, and don't listen to anyone's rules about what kind of wine you're supposed to drink with which kind of food.

    396

    Stanly Kubrick had the models and schematics destroyed because he was afraid of their potential use in low budget sci-fi flicks.

    397

    Stay truthful, but do n't be afraid to say your worth.

    398

    Stop and re-think an idea if words are failing you - never be afraid to rephrase something.

    399

    Suddenly, she was afraid she'd be tempted to pay whatever price he demanded, no matter how high.

    400

    Swift was afraid of the reception the book would meet with, especially in political circles.

    401

    Tammy could swim almost as well as Lisa, but Sarah couldn't swim at all, confessing unabashed that she was afraid of the water.

    402

    The ' Cat and Fiddle ' is a waterman 's house - ' jolly young watermen, ' I am afraid, no more.

    403

    The ' Cat and Fiddle ' is a waterman's house - ' jolly young watermen, ' I am afraid, no more.

    404

    The almost uninterrupted series of victories of the Hussites now rendered vain all hope of subduing them by force of arms. Moreover, the conspicuously democratic character of the Hussite movement caused the German princes, who were afraid that such views might extend to their own countries, to desire peace.

    405

    The bottom line is to not be afraid to ask any questions.

    406

    The count did not set out cheerfully on this visit, at heart he felt afraid.

    407

    The court and clergy had been afraid to attack this powerful class.

    408

    The crack grew fast, flying down the trail towards Gabriel.  The sound of the earth tearing grew louder.  The trees on either side of her expanded, quickly doubling and then quadrupling in size.  Afraid of being crushed between them, Katie darted off the trail towards Andre, who ran ahead of her.

    409

    The effect of unleaded gasoline, I 'm afraid.

    410

    The Fen folk are afraid of becoming further alienated; having seen their health care facilities systematically dismembered over the past three years.

    411

    The Girondins wished to spare Louis, but were afraid of incurring the reproach of royalism.

    412

    The healer was huddled next to the fireplace, afraid to move with the presence of the newcomer.

    413

    The home government, whether averse to expensive conquests of barren hills, or afraid of a victorious general, abruptly recalled Agricola, and his northern conquests - all beyond the Tweed, if not all beyond Cheviot - were abandoned.

    414

    The Hussites, it was said, would think that the Church was afraid to face them; the laity would accuse the clergy of shirking reform; in short, this failure of the councils would produce disastrous effects.

    415

    The idea of an android that is indistinguishable from a human makes me irrationally afraid of robots.

    416

    The idea that cats are not afraid of heights is another cat myth.

    417

    The jazz infused ' You Can Do It Too ' tells listeners not to be afraid to pursue their dreams.

    418

    The kid was too afraid to risk a confrontation; maybe Jessi or Ashley had grabbed his phone.

    419

    The members, unwilling as they were to vote the money, were afraid to offend the king, till the silence was broken by More, whose speech is said to have moved the house to reduce the subsidy of threefifteenths which the Government had demanded to £30,000.

    420

    The Moslems, on their side, invaded Cilicia under the orders of Abdalkabir, who, being afraid of encountering the enemy, retired with his troops.

    421

    The nobles and clergy of all three kingdoms regarded with grave misgivings a ruler who had already shown in Norway that he was not afraid of enforcing his authority to the uttermost.

    422

    The orthodox Conservatives and some democrats who were jealous of his influence, while afraid to beard the great statesman himself, combined to assail his nearest friends.

    423

    The Other didn't release her, as if afraid she'd disappear on him.

    424

    The other thing about these European genres was that they were not afraid of showing nudity.

    425

    The persecutions were continued down to the reign of Henry VIII., and when the writings of Luther began to appear in England the clergy were not so much afraid of Lutheranism as of the increased life they gave to men who for generations had been reading Wycliffe's Wickette.

    426

    The political and the commercial proposals were alike received with coldness, because the native diplomatists had aims which could not be reconciled completely with the policy of any other country, and the native merchants were afraid of foreign competition.

    427

    The pretender was, however, a narrow-minded, bigoted man, who regarded Zumalacarregui with suspicion, and was afraid of his immense personal influence with the soldiers.

    428

    The smaller woman was still, as if afraid to move.

    429

    The system seems very afraid of color, of flash, of high joyful energy.

    430

    The system which works on a killer logic is mortally afraid of the freaky, joyous act.

    431

    The truly wise person kneels at the feet of all creatures and is not afraid to endure the mockery of others.

    432

    The two days were longer than any other two days had been in her life, and she grew more and more nervous, afraid the connection she had to A'Ran wouldn't be enough to make him want her again.

    433

    The wide graveyard has been cleared of headstones, I am afraid, to make a rather scrubby and unattractive park.

    434

    There are so many do-gooders in HB, and people are so afraid of change and a little competition.

    435

    There is no need to be afraid of linking to sites whose scale shows only a tiny sliver of green on their scale.

    436

    There is no reason to be afraid to wear red lip color, because you can find a shade of red lipstick that flatters women of color.

    437

    There were philosophic and philanthropic elements in his political faith which will always lead some to class him as a visionary and fanatic; but although he certainly indulged at times in dreams at which one may still smile, he was not, properly speaking, a visionary; nor can he with justice be stigmatized as a fanatic. He felt fervently, was not afraid to risk all on the conclusions to which his heart and his mind led him, declared himself with openness and energy; and he spoke and even wrote his conclusions, how ever bold or abstract, without troubling to detail his reasoning or clip his off-hand speculations.

    438

    These are the clothes that you aren't afraid for your little to get down and dirty in!

    439

    These family connexions with the Hebridean Scots and with the O'Neills made the lord deputy, Sir John Perrot, afraid of a powerful combination against the English government, and induced him to establish garrisons in Tyrconnel and to demand hostages from Hugh MacManus O'Donnell, which the latter refused to hand over.

    440

    They are so fearful, so afraid, as we all are.

    441

    They entered, and she looked up at him, afraid to address the fierce warrior.

    442

    They find out that they have skin cancer, and are afraid of conventional treatment, or simply prefer a home treatment method.

    443

    They need to be strong enough to bear his weight, so don't be afraid to press on them to make sure they are going to hold up.

    444

    They were afraid that King Frost would come and punish them.

    445

    They were seated on the type of furniture you're afraid will break, amid a thousand little fig­urines of dancing girls that must have presented a monumental dusting job.

    446

    This is a book which is not afraid to challenge assumptions.

    447

    This is all very dry stuff, but my hangover is kicking in with real malevolence now I'm afraid.

    448

    This is very handy for parents who are afraid to squeeze a shower into their schedule lest they miss their newborn's cries.

    449

    This look is inherently quite simple, but if you want to step up the drama, don't be afraid to add a hint of extra color to the outer lid.

    450

    This would be a great book for toddlers or other children who are afraid of the dark.

    451

    This year she had been afraid to harvest them because of the dogs.

    452

    Those animals were more afraid of her than she of them, and he knew it.

    453

    Though people were afraid of Marya Dmitrievna she was regarded in Petersburg as a buffoon, and so of what she had said they only noticed, and repeated in a whisper, the one coarse word she had used, supposing the whole sting of her remark to lie in that word.

    454

    Toby giggled, and she glanced at him, afraid Rhyn was going to dive headfirst into a discussion Toby shouldn.t hear.

    455

    Too afraid to challenge him, she watched him destroy everything.

    456

    Trust your instincts, but don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

    457

    Use these airline ticket buying tips to get you started in your search, and don't be afraid to monitor prices for a while before purchasing if you have the time.

    458

    Use these to compare computers and don't be afraid to ask a store associate for assistance.

    459

    Was she afraid of being hurt?

    460

    We didn't feel safe having a kerosene heater heat my home, we were afraid of the fumes making our children sick.

    461

    We see from the Epistle of John how mortally afraid of Gnostic Spiritualism were the founders of the historical fraud.

    462

    We see from the Epistle of John how mortally afraid of gnostic spiritualism were the founders of the historical fraud.

    463

    We're not afraid of the word, " genius " .

    464

    Well, they can continue debating, but I am afraid that they do not discomfit me in the least.

    465

    Well, why not, if you're not afraid?

    466

    What are we scared at and of whom are we afraid?

    467

    What had they to be afraid of?

    468

    What is it you are afraid of, Lise?

    469

    When it began to affect economics, many people were afraid that the whole fabric of science would be destroyed and the practical gains it had achieved, jeopardized.

    470

    When it comes to the wall color, don't be afraid to think outside the box.

    471

    When she didn't get her way, she'd cry and act like she was afraid of him.

    472

    When the classroom door slams shut at the start of every lesson I feel afraid.

    473

    When the constitutional convention met in Philadelphia in 1787 to frame a constitution for a stronger Federal government, the agriculturists of Rhode Island were afraid that the movement would result in an interference with their local privileges, and especially with their favourite device of issuing paper money, and the state refused to send delegates, and not until the Senate had passed a bill for severing commercial relations between the United States and Rhode Island, did the latter, in May 1790, ratify the Federal constitution, and then only by a majority of two votes.

    474

    When they returned home Elisabeth said, I'm afraid we're going to have to eat early.

    475

    When you left last night and didn't come home, I was afraid you might never come back.

    476

    When you make an appointment to see someone, don't be afraid to ask for proof of credentials.

    477

    Whichever way you go, don't be afraid to ask for credentials.

    478

    While Brady knew Lana was too afraid to leave his tent even if it wasn't guarded, he'd had to order Elise chained to a tree within view of four guards.

    479

    While helping Sarah prepare mimosas in the kitchen, she said, "I'm afraid Jackson may have messed with Deborah's head."

    480

    While it's always recommended to look for a good deal when shopping, don't be afraid to spend a little money on good, high quality bookshelves-you're going to want them to last a long time!

    481

    Who's afraid Of The Big Bad wolf Who's afraid of the big bad wolf Big bad wolf, big bad wolf?

    482

    Why are you afraid, Carmen?

    483

    With the acting thing you just can't be afraid of making a jackass out of yourself, do you know what I mean?

    484

    Would they be so loth to suffer; so afraid to die?

    485

    Would you be afraid?

    486

    Yeah, it's going to be another scorcher tomorrow, I'm afraid.

    487

    Yet, by the maintenance of his peace policy, which had the full approval of the Emperor Francis Joseph, he came into serious conflict with the party led by the chief of the general staff, Conrad von Hdtzendorf, which championed a policy not afraid of energetic, warlike methods.

    488

    You don't have any reason to be afraid of me.

    489

    You faced what you thought was a great danger, and you were not afraid.

    490

    You like to do the asking - only you're afraid to take control.

    491

    You may be afraid of showing your true feelings and are unlikely to be overly demonstrative in public.

    492

    You were afraid I would drop you and marry Josh.

    493

    You'll have to ask the next waitress I 'm afraid.

    494

    You'll have to ask the next waitress I'm afraid.

    495

    You're afraid no one else will do it right.

    496

    You're afraid of commitment.

    497

    You're afraid of the wildlife.

    498

    You're not afraid of snakes, are you?

    499

    You're not afraid of snakes?

    500

    You're probably too afraid to leave the house.