Firmly in A Sentence

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    A foundation that was firmly underpinned by its geology collections.

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    A seed of " Sea Island cotton " is covered with long hairs only, which are readily pulled off, leaving the comparatively small black seed quite clean or with only a slight fuzz at the end, whereas a seed of " Upland " or ordinary American cotton bears both long and short hairs; the former are fairly easily detached (less easily, however, than in Sea Island cotton), whilst the latter adhere very firmly, so that when the long hairs are pulled off the seed remains completely covered with a short fuzz.

    3

    A small space is left between the end of one rail and that of the next, in order to allow for expansion in hot weather, and at the joint the two are firmly braced together by a pair of fish-plates (fig.ri).

    4

    A state sponsoring such a threat will doubtless go to enormous lengths to ensure that plausible deniability is firmly in place.

    5

    A sterilized clamp will be used to pull up the navel tissue and hold it firmly in place.

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    A strong hand gripped her arm, gently but firmly pulling her out onto the open area on the verandah.

    7

    A structure accepts your hair and the extensions and holds them firmly in place.

    8

    A washer of thin flexible mica G concentric with the carbon button is carried by the brass disk, and projecting over the edge of this is held firmly against the rim of the cylindrical wall of the case by an annular brass collar H, which is screwed upon the outer curved surface of this wall.

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    Actually, once the border is up and glued firmly in place, why not relax and admire your handiwork.

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    Adhere one side to the circumference of your ornament, then peel the outside protective strip off and press the top strip of the fringe firmly onto the tape, with the right side (the more finished looking side) of the fringe facing you.

    11

    Adhering firmly to a workout schedule will maximize your results and help you stay committed.

    12

    After about a second from the time of the final release of the beam, the forceps E again close and the hanger D is held firmly in its new position.

    13

    After concluding peace with Carthage, Agathocles styled himself king of Sicily, and established his rule over the Greek cities of the island more firmly than ever.

    14

    After the Athenian debacle, the Segestans turned to Carthage; but when Hannibal in 409 B.C. firmly established the Carthaginian power in western Sicily, Segesta sank to the position of a dependent ally, and was indeed besieged by Dionysius in 397, being at last relieved by Himilco.

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    After the code was firmly established, the Locrians introduced a regulation that, if a citizen interpreted a law differently from the cosmopolis (the chief magistrate), each had to appear before the council of One Thousand with a rope round his neck, and the one against whom the council decided was immediately strangled.

    16

    Alex looked surprised for a moment and then his lips clamped together firmly.

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    All this we can now perceive to have no relation to history, but at the time it may have made the subjugation of the Roman less bitter to feel that he was not after all bowing down before a race of barbarian upstarts, but that his Amal sovereign was as firmly rooted in classical antiquity as any Julius or Claudius who ever wore the purple.

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    All throw rugs should be removed unless they are firmly attached to the floor.

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    Along the way, the author also offers suggestions for examining the braces and making sure the bridge is firmly attached.

    20

    Also make sure that the wood is firmly fixed so that it does n't judder as the saw is used.

    21

    Although firmly anchylosed to the bone, the tooth, which when at rest is laid backwards, is erectile, - the bone itself being mobile and rotated round its transverse axis.

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    Although no obstinate adherent of antiquated forms and prejudices, he firmly upheld the fundamental truths of Christianity.

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    Although some forms of Pilates can be done without a mat, most Pilates moves will be much easier to carry out if your feet stay firmly planted beneath you.

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    Although the school of Bec was firmly attached to the doctrine of papal sovereignty, he still assisted William in maintaining the independence of the English Church; and appears at one time to have favoured the idea of maintaining a neutral attitude on the subject of the quarrels between papacy and empire.

    25

    Always use a proper candleholder and make sure the candle fits firmly inside it.

    26

    An attempt made by his uncles to dislodge him proved unsuccessful, and no sooner was the young sovereign firmly settled than he began to meditate an extension of his own dominions.

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    An entirely different meaning ("sponger") became attached to the word from the character introduced into the Middle and New Comedy, first by Alexis, and firmly established by Diphilus.

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    Any choice to outsource should be made with these factors firmly in mind.

    29

    As the name suggests, the emphasis at Shoe Carnival is firmly on fun.

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    At a banquet given in honour of the German emperor's birthday in Pretoria in January 1895, Kruger referred in glowing terms to the friendship of Germany for the Transvaal, which in the future was to be more firmly established than ever.

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    At his death in 338, imfnediately before the final catastrophe, the empire to all appearances was more powerful and more firmly established than it had been since the days of Xerxes.

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    At the close of the nth century the system of feudal states had been firmly established in the Netherlands under stable dynasties hereditary or episcopal, and, despite the The continual wars between them, civilization had begun to crusades.

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    Athletes tend to have exercise and training routines that are firmly established, and adding yoga practice into the picture is sometimes thought to be unable to improve one's condition.

    34

    Atkins and Company firmly established and well known for their high quality saws.

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    Attach to the plywood by drilling two screws on each end of the lumber so it is firmly secured.

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    Attention will already be firmly directed in that area, but a "wow!" necklace will make a statement that's fashionable on top of just purely sexy.

    37

    Autistic children get firmly attached to schedules and fall into violent tantrums when the schedule is interrupted.

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    Be sure that all candles are firmly secured so there is no danger of falling, particularly if the candle holders are glass.

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    Be sure that the shaving unit is firmly in place or it could cause damage to the shaver the next time you use it.

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    Be sure that these items are firmly secured no matter what type of dancing you will do - a missing piece can be quite noticeable on a night when details are carefully observed.

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    Be sure to cover the whole area with aluminum foil that is firmly taped down.

    42

    Be that as it may, scientists recently discovered 4,000-year-old noodles in China, which firmly cements China as the originator of the noodle.

    43

    Because dollar bills are essentially made of fabric, they have less fold "memory" than other types of paper, so be sure to press your creases firmly.

    44

    Because of the popularity of Hogan Knows Best, the media spotlight was firmly on the family during this time, and consequently their dramas have played out in the public eye.

    45

    Before you start painting, firmly tap the bottle on a surface to remove any air.

    46

    Bethlen no sooner felt firmly seated on his throne than he seized the opportunity presented to him by the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War to take up arms in defence of the liberties and the constitution of the extra-Transylvanian Hungarian provinces, with the view of more effectually assuring his own position.

    47

    Between a shoulder, a, in the iron bolt and a shoulder in the porcelain cup, c, is placed an indiarubber ring, which forms a yielding washer and enables the cup to be screwed firmly to the bolt, while preventing FIG.

    48

    Brazil " firmly " rejected the idea that multilateral disarmament and nonproliferation treaties could be based " solely on verification ".

    49

    But if they do not, your attempts elsewhere may be firmly rebuffed.

    50

    But it was not till after the Mussulman power was firmly established in northern India that the Mahommedan sovereigns of Delhi attempted the conquest of the south.

    51

    But the age of the ghetto (q.v.) had set in too firmly for immediate amelioration to be possible.

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    But to him belongs the merit of having, most probably without knowing what had already been done, enunciated a complete account of its theory, and of thus having firmly established it as a means by which the chemical constituents of celestial bodies can be discovered through the comparison of their spectra with those of the various elements that exist on this earth.

    53

    But when the earl changed his politics and f6ught on the Lancastrian side at St Albans in 1455, the baron at once became a strenuous adherent of the duke, adhered firmly to the white rose and died by the axe for its cause.

    54

    But when truth conquered, theology established itself just as firmly on the new foundation.

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    By his rigorous imposts he alienated the favour of his subjects, and especially of the clergy, whom he otherwise sought to control firmly.

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    By means of the stinging nettle-cells or nematocysts with which the tentacles are thickly covered, living organisms of various kinds are firmly held and at the same time paralysed or killed, and by means of longitudinal muscular fibrils formed from the cells of the ectoderm the tentacles are contracted and convey the food to the mouth.

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    By the event of the first great cataclysm, Atlantis was firmly established in many areas of the Earth.

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    Capricorn's quiet determination stands out above all his other tendencies.This is a sign that is determined to succeed, and despite life’s occasional setbacks, he carries on with his goals firmly fixed in his mind.

    59

    Carefully peel the sticker off the backing and place firmly on the card where you would like it to go.

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    Carl was very much a skeptic, and stood firmly against scientific fraud.

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    Chalemie 's version is firmly routed in this comic tradition.

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    Chalemie's version is firmly routed in this comic tradition.

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    Christianity was by this time firmly established throughout most of Sweden, its chief strength being in Vestergotland.

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    Click in the second row by sliding the tongue into the groove and firmly pressing them together until the second row lies flat.

    65

    Conrad then travelled through his dominions, received tribute from tribes dwelling east of Saxony, and by his journey "bound the kingdom most firmly in the bond of peace, and the kingly protection."

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    Conrad thought that his line in the east was firmly held.

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    Cover it firmly with a bandage, as you will not take it off until the next day, at which point it should have formed a scab.

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    Crease firmly, especially if you need to unfold that particular step.

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    Crispi was prepared to cultivate good relations with France, but refused to yield to pressure or to submit to dicta - tion; and in this attitude he was firmly supported by the bulk of his fellow-countrymen.

    70

    Cut the hair above the elastic so it is held together firmly after cutting.

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    Cytology has now become firmly established in the field of cellular pathology with the Society in the forefront of developments in the United Kingdom.

    72

    Dark splotches hindered her vision and she paused, planting a hand firmly on the counter for support.

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    Dean and his wife firmly stated, in close harmony, it was none of any of their business.

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    Dean introduced himself to the tall, good-looking boy who shook his hand firmly.

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    Dean spoke firmly and looked Randy right in the eye.

    76

    Depending on the age of the tiles, this glue could come up quickly with little residue, or it could be hard and firmly cemented to the substrate.

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    Despite the hunting ban, they're firmly looking at a relegation dogfight.

    78

    Doors must be shut firmly behind them to prevent anyone gaining unauthorized access to an area.

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    Doubtless such a reform met with strong resistance from the disestablished and vested interests, but it was firmly supported by royal influence and by the Jerusalem priesthood as well as by the true prophets of Yahweh who had protested against the idolatrous usages and corruptions of the high places.

    80

    During his stay in the city he riveted more firmly still the affections both of the senate and of the people.

    81

    During the Carolingian epoch the custom grew up of granting these as regular heritable fiefs or benefices, and by the 10th century, before the great Cluniac reform, the system was firmly established.

    82

    Efforts to console may be futile, though holding the child firmly and speaking with soothing words may facilitate the return to deep sleep.

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    Employ Smart Communication - No means no, say it firmly and clearly.

    84

    Ernesti wished to subject the Scripture to the same laws of exposition as are applied to other ancient books; Crusius held firmly to orthodox ecclesiastical tradition.

    85

    Escoiquiz was far too firmly convinced of his ingenuity and merits to conceal the delusions and follies of himself and his associates.

    86

    Examples might be shrink wrapping or plastic sheeting firmly covering the package or packages.

    87

    Fill in the hole with soil and press down firmly around the root area to remove air pockets.

    88

    Finally, Anastasia is firmly attached to the rotating bondage rack, where she is given the violet wand treatment of her life.

    89

    Find a corset that firmly hugs the area underneath the bust, which will provide fantastic uplift and feel more secure.

    90

    Firmly crease each pleat with your fingers or a bone folder used for card making.

    91

    Firmly established as a breed in Lincolnshire by the 1750s, it can justly claim parentage of every improved Longwool type in the world.

    92

    Firmly pressed against mother's promiscuity is square to its start to take.

    93

    Firmly seated on his throne, Nicholas proceeded to fill up the gaps in his education by studying the condition of his empire.

    94

    Firmly wrap another piece of tape around the heel.

    95

    First, to check the binding, make sure the book cover is firmly attached.

    96

    Florus and Eutropius abridged him; Orosius extracted from him his proofs of the sinful blindness of the pagan world; and in every school Livy was firmly established as a textbook for the Roman youth.

    97

    Fold one sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper in half lengthwise and press firmly to form a sharp crease.

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    For after the death of himself and of his wives Buddhism gradually decayed, and was subjected by succeeding kings to cruel persecutions; and it was not till more than half a century afterwards, under King Kir Song de Tsan, who reigned 740-786, that true religion is acknowledged by the ecclesiastical historians to have become firmly established in the land.

    99

    For best results when making money origami, fold the paper firmly.

    100

    For example, if your pet was jumping on you or a guest, firmly force your dog into the sitting position and hold him there for a moment until he relaxes.

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    For many years the entire product seems to have been disposed of in the neighbourhood, but about 1809 the goods began to find more distant markets, and by 1825 the industry was firmly established on a prosperous XII.

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    For the rest, a substratum of superstitious beliefs, which survives from the days when the Malays professed only their natural religion, is to be found firmly rooted in the minds of the people, and the influence of Mahommedanism, which regards such things with horror, has been powerless to eradicate this.

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    For women, there's a selection of sheepskin, leather, and styles that are a little more dressed up than the rest, though they're still planted firmly in "casual shoe" territory.

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    France had not escaped any of these conflicts; but Philip the Fair was the initiator or the instrument (it is difficult to say which) who was to put an end to both imperial and theocratic dreams, and to the international crusades; who was to remove the political axis from the centre of Europe, mueh to the benefit of the western monarchies, now definitely emancipated from the feudal yoke and firmly organized against both the Church and the barons.

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    Frankly, even I, beauty obsession firmly intact, could do with something like that.

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    From the girdle hung the single-edged missile axe or francisca, the scramasax or short knife, a poniard and such articles of toilet as scissors, a comb (of wood or bone), &c. The Franks also used a weapon called the framea (an iron lance set firmly in a wooden shaft), and bows and arrows.

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    From this monastery went forth St Augustine and his companions on their mission to England in 59 6, carrying their monachism with them; thus England was the first country out of Italy in which Benedictine life was firmly planted.

    108

    Gently but firmly push the suppository into the rectum, pointed end first.

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    Gently but firmly remove as much wax and dirt as possible.

    110

    Gone are the sweeping, orchestral landscapes, but firmly in place are some pretty darn fine horns.

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    Governor Walker stood firmly against this iniquitous scheme; he saw that slavery was, otherwise, doomed, but he thought Kansas could be saved to the Democratic party though lost to slavery.

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    Gradually, however, the exception of villenage became firmly settled.

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    Grasp individual hair firmly, taking care not to grip multiple hairs at once.

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    Grasp the top of the sock firmly; use rubber gloves or other assistive devices if extra gripping power is necessary.

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    Having firmly established their reputation as one of the most reliable and affordable airlines in the world, Southwest has begun offering excellent vacation packages that reflect the company's no-nonsense image.

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    He adhered firmly to the Augustinian doctrine of Predestination, and on the 30th of May 1703 he was arrested at Brussels at the instance of the archbishop of Malines, and ordered to subscribe the condemnation of the five sentences of Jansen.

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    He also firmly rejected liberalism, including liberty of cult and expression, and rejected any unqualified belief in progress (77-80 ).

    118

    He believes that the irreducible complexity of cellular structures point firmly to them having been designed.

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    He came out from behind the chairs, clasped his partner's hand firmly, threw back his head, and advanced his foot, waiting for the beat.

    120

    He established himself firmly in Tyre (refusing admission to Guy, the king of Jerusalem); and from it he both sent appeals for aid to Europe - which largely contributed to cause the Third Crusade - and despatched reinforcements to the crusaders, who, from 1188 onwards, were engaged in the siege of Acre.

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    He firmly believed, however, in the lawfulness of his claims; and although his father had recognized the Pragmatic Sanction, whereby the hereditary dominions of Charles VI.

    122

    He firmly pushed Dean toward the door as his partner stum­bled behind him, still in a daze.

    123

    He groaned and pulled her firmly against his body, his kiss becoming passionate.

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    He had by that statement firmly established his position for the future.

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    He held aloof till the empress Anne was firmly established on the throne as autocrat.

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    He is also a proud man who firmly believes he can engineer happiness for his family by sheltering them from his own emotions.

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    He kept one hand, in which he clasped his tobacco pouch, inside the bosom of his dressing gown and held the stem of his pipe firmly with the other.

    128

    He looks too old for his years, but quite unbroken; the character of a veteran sage has fully imprinted itself on his countenance; the features are grand, clear and deeply lined, the mouth firmly set and almost stern, the eyes strong and intent beneath their bushy eyebrows, the hair flows untrimmed over his shoulders and commingles with a majestic beard.

    129

    He planted his feet firmly and made ready to spring.

    130

    He pushed off once again, committed firmly to the pursuit.

    131

    He shook his head firmly.

    132

    He was already an elderly man, with a firmly established reputation, when he became a bishop. As an ecclesiastical statesman he showed the same fiery zeal and versatility of which he had given proof in his academical career; but the general tendency of modern writers has been to exaggerate his political and ecclesiastical services, and to neglect his performances as a scientist and scholar.

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    He was now firmly established in the favour of the king, who gave him successively the abbacy of St Severin, in the diocese of Poitiers, the office of almoner to the dauphiness, and in 1685 the bishopric of Lavaur, from which he was in 1687 promoted to that of Nimes.

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    He was, however, zealous in firmly establishing the political power of the Holy See; he made it unquestionably supreme in Italy; he successfully restored the papal power in France; and he secured a prominent place in the history of culture.

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    He well knew that concerted action of the powers was impossible,, as the English government had firmly resolved not to meddle with French affairs.

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    He wrapped one arm around her, cradling her against him firmly.

    137

    He, along with many of his colleagues, firmly believes that time spent guiding a baby through the usage of a computer is very beneficial.

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    Hence, when opportunity offered firmly to establish Italian predominance in the central Mediterranean by an occupation of Tunisia, they found themselves deprived of those confidential relations with the central powers, and even with Great Britain, which might have enabled them to use the opportunity to full advantage.

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    Her first glance at Nicholas' face told her that he had only come to fulfill the demands of politeness, and she firmly resolved to maintain the tone in which he addressed her.

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    Himself not a political partisan, he held the two natural parties apart, and prevented party contest, until the government had become too firmly established to be shaken by them.

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    His chief idea was to revive the world-dominion of the popedom, but first to secure the independence and prestige of the Holy See on the basis of a firmly established and independent territorial sovereignty.

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    His dauntless courage, his perseverance, and his earnestness at length prevailed, and he had the satisfaction, before he died, of seeing his favourite system of church polity firmly established, not only at Geneva, but in other parts of Switzerland, and of knowing that it had been adopted substantially by the Reformers in France and Scotland.

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    His fingers closed around her arm and he firmly pulled her back.

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    Hold onto the narrow end and pull the knot firmly up to your collar.

    145

    Holding firmly to the principle, voi16wv cb'cr c 197Tpoi., he did not allow himself to remain inactive in the presence of disease; he was not a merely " expectant " physician; as Sydenham puts it, his practice was " the support of enfeebled and the coercion of outrageous nature."

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    Honor cannot, he said firmly.

    147

    Hook seems to have been firmly in the ' sphere of influence ' of Selby Abbey.

    148

    However, I firmly believe euthanasia should always be a last resort, not a first solution.

    149

    However, if you don't want to take any chances, simply adhere firmly to the avoidance tips to save yourself from any unfortunate bikini moments.

    150

    However, most altered images of Hollywood's finest are done with the photographer or editor's tongue planted firmly in his cheek.

    151

    Hume concedes that a compact is the natural means of peace fully instituting a new government, and may therefore be properly regarded as the ground of allegiance to it at the outset; but he urges that, when once it is firmly established the duty of obeying it rests on precisely the same combination of private and general interests as the duty of keeping promises; it is therefore absurd to base the former on the latter.

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    I am firmly convinced that the union of the two nations will considerably raise the standard of living of both parts.

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    I assume you know the terms, since it was sealed with your power, past-Death said firmly.

    154

    I consider soap making to be more firmly rooted in formulas than candle making.

    155

    I firmly believe it is never the product, only the tool.

    156

    I put my foot down firmly on the pedal and pushed the throttles forward.

    157

    I replaced this adjustable bracket with a fixed bracket that firmly anchored the back of the seat in its rearward position.

    158

    If she continues to get out of her crib, lead her gently but firmly back to her bed and tell her she must stay there till the morning.

    159

    If the handle is pressed too rapidly or firmly, it can break off the appliance.

    160

    If the mark begins bleeding, parents should apply pressure firmly to control the bleeding.

    161

    If you feel uncomfortable about the situation, don't be afraid to end communications politely but firmly.

    162

    If you have a baby handy, you can place his little foot on a stamp pad, and then place his foot firmly on the card.

    163

    If you see him squat or spray, take him firmly to the litter box and set him in it.

    164

    If you're helping a small child, make sure that each finger goes firmly into the dough but not all the way through.

    165

    If you're not quite daring enough to buy that super short dress or your parents firmly say no, then you can always add some interesting accessories to make your outfit stand out.

    166

    If your child's hair does become tangled in a Zhu Zhu Pet wheel, the manufacturer suggests stopping the wheel by holding it firmly and then turning off the toy's motor by pressing its button.

    167

    If your rabbit urinates on the floor, say " No " firmly but without shouting and gently put your bunny in his tray.

    168

    Ignorant of the English language, and firmly attached to their ancestral forms of worship, they were yet compelled to attend a service they considered profane, conducted in a language they could not understand.

    169

    In 1672 Saint-Mars proposes - the significance of this action is discussed later - to allow Dauger to act as "valet" to Lauzun; Louvois firmly refuses, but in 1675 allows him to be employed as valet to Fouquet, and he impresses upon Saint-Mars the importance of nobody learning about Dauger's "past."

    170

    In 1735 appeared the first edition of the Systema naturae of Linnaeus, in which the "Insecta" form a group equivalent to the Arthropoda of modern zoologists, and are divided into seven orders, whose names - Coleoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, &c., founded on the nature of the wings - have become firmly established.

    171

    In 1834 the independent power of the Kurds in Armenia was greatly curtailed; and risings under Bedr Khan Bey in 1843, and Sheik Obeidullah in 1880, were firmly suppressed.

    172

    In fact, while holding firmly by the former, Bonnet more or less modified the latter in his later writings, and, at length, he admits that a " germ " need not be an actual miniature of the organism, hut that it may be merely an " original preformation " capable of producing the latter.4 But, thus defined, the germ is neither more nor less than the "particula genitalis" of Aristotle, or the "primordium vegetale" or " ovum " of Harvey; and the " evolution " of such a germ would not be distinguishable from " epigenesis."

    173

    In fine specimens the workmanship is extraordinarily minute, and every fragment of metal, shell, ivory or bone, used to construct the decorative scheme, is imbedded firmly in its place.

    174

    In polyesters, permanent dipole permanent dipole interactions can also occur, which holds the polymer chains together more firmly.

    175

    In some corals the septa are solid imperforate plates of calcite, and their peripheral ends are either firmly welded together, or are united by interstitial pieces so as to form imperforate theca.

    176

    In the absence of any precise evidence on the point it is impossible to give more than a rough estimate as to the period at which Hebrew, as a spoken language, was finally displaced by Aramaic. It is, however, certain that the latter language was firmly established in Palestine in the 1st century A.D.

    177

    In the absence of metallic tin there is no visible change; but, as soon as the metal is introduced, an electrolytic action sets in and the articles get coated over with a firmly adhering film of tin.

    178

    In the early part of the 113th century the Ahoms or Ahams, from northern Burma and the Chinese frontiers, poured into the eastern districts of Assam, founded a kingdom, and held it firmly for several centuries.

    179

    In the first, firmly bonded surface contaminants are removed using a clay bar and a lubricant.

    180

    In the Ixodidae the capitulum is not overlapped by a forward extension of the dorsal area, which is smooth and firmly chitinized either in front or all over; the palpi are usually modified, that is to say, their second and third segments are usually excavated internally to form a sheath for the hypostome; there is a distinct sucker beneath the claws and the difference between the sexes is well marked, the males having the dorsal integument thickly and continuously chitinized, whereas in the females only its anterior portion bears a chitinous plate, the rest of the integument being soft to admit of its distension by the blood which is imbibed in quantity by members of this sex.

    181

    In these the central bar which connects the two end links has screw threads cut upon it,;and by means of a lever can be turned so as either to shorten the coupling and bring the vehicles together till their buffers .are firmly pressed together, or to lengthen it to permit the end link to be lifted off the hook.

    182

    In this coal, as well as in the lignite of Tasmania, known as white coal or Tasmanite, the sulphur occurs in organic combination, but is so firmly held that it can only be very partially expelled, even by exposure to a very high and continued heating out of contact with the air.

    183

    Instead of reducing the southern provinces of France, the Spaniards were driven from the strong fortresses that guarded the Pyrenees, and the French advanced almost to the Ebro; and at the same time the British were utilizing the war to extend their colonial power and were establishing more firmly that maritime supremacy which the Spanish government had been struggling for almost a century to overthrow.

    184

    It holds your camera securely and firmly while allowing for adjustments.

    185

    It is by means of the hypostome that ticks pierce the integument and firmly adhere to the host whose blood they suck for food.

    186

    It is covered with a moisture-resistant film that makes the mat easy to clean, and it grips the floor firmly to prevent injuries.

    187

    It is impossible to describe this machinery within the limits of this article, but it is notable that the principal difficulties to be overcome arise from the necessity of providing the glass with a perfectly continuous and unyielding support to which it can be firmly attached but from which it can be detached without undue difficulty.

    188

    It is not to be understood as marking the introduction into the principalities of the Greek element, which had already established itself firmly in both provinces, to both of which Greek princes had been appointed before the 18th century.

    189

    It is performed by holding the palm of your right hand facing your chest and grasping it with the left hand, tugging firmly.

    190

    It is self-supporting, and will attach itself firmly and climb to the tops of high walls-a useful quality.

    191

    It may be said to be a process of unification, whereby the centres of volition, consciousness and active memory are systematically shifted upwards from the lower to the higher "principles" until they have become firmly established in the "Buddhi," or "sixth principle."

    192

    It roots firmly, by means of strong woody fibres, and prefers peaty soil mingled with shale or rough gravel, and shady humid positions, such as are afforded by a high rock garden with a north aspect, or by the shelter of a north wall.

    193

    It was about this time that the Milesian kingdom of Tara was firmly established.

    194

    It was on plain white notepaper, lined and firmly creased, written somewhat shakily with an ink pen, in the dainty script of a woman.

    195

    It will accompany you to the office or to the store, it will be held firmly in your hands as you vacillate over expensive electronic purchases.

    196

    It would almost have come to a rupture, since both parties held firmly to their standpoint, had not a new persecution arisen under the emperor Valerian, which threw all internal quarrels into the background in face of the common danger.

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    Its popularity remained unimpaired after the fall of Persia, and it was during the ferment following the conquests of Alexander that the characteristics which mark it during the Roman period were firmly fixed.

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    Jenn closed the door firmly and drew a deep breath before facing her awaiting surveillance team.

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    Just press the paper backing firmly onto your embellishment, then peel it off.

    200

    Katie dashed off and was back seconds later, frantically pushing it firmly into place.

    201

    Keep the squeegee pressed against the glass but not too firmly.

    202

    Keep your foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal so you don't roll backward.

    203

    Keeping your lower back pressed firmly against the floor at all times, bring your knees up to a 45-degree angle and begin a bicycle pedaling kind of motion in the air.

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    Lack of demand at these price levels has applied the brakes firmly to property asking prices.

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    Ladders & Scaffolds · Make sure stepladders are completely opened and positioned with all four legs firmly stabilized and supported.

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    Ladders & Scaffolds · make sure stepladders are completely opened and positioned with all four legs firmly stabilized and supported.

    207

    Leave it firmly in place and then cover the orange with royal blue.

    208

    Len colored and glanced at Connie, who dimpled and firmly stated, "Yes."

    209

    Lie down on the floor with hips and knees bent so both feet are firmly planted on the floor.

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    Likewise, the clip itself should be able to firmly attach to the child's clothing without coming loose if pulled or tugged by a baby or toddler and should be large enough that if it were to come loose, the child would not choke on it.

    211

    Line up the stamp with the paper, and then press it down firmly.

    212

    Local sentiment was firmly against complete consolidation.

    213

    Look in the mirror; grab a few strands of hair firmly between thumb and forefinger, point scissors downward and snip to desired length.

    214

    Loosen the husks from the top of the corn, leaving them firmly attached at the base.

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    Lush Cosmetics are firmly against testing products on animals, working to prevent the cruel and unnecessary treatment of animals for the sake of beauty.

    216

    Macleod, although he had no love for lay patronage, and wished the Church to be free to do its proper work, clung firmly to the idea of a national Established Church, and therefore remained in the Establishment when the disruption took place.

    217

    Make sure that all pieces are firmly attached, since a determined baby is surprisingly strong.

    218

    Make sure to keep your lower back pressed firmly against the pad at all times.

    219

    Many of their applications utilize the ability of these particles to stay firmly attached to oil-water interfaces, thus forming particle monolayers.

    220

    Matters of warrants and probable cause escaped his wife's rationale, replaced by her conscience, which stood firmly in charge.

    221

    Members of the cast, such as Snooki and The Situation, became overnight stars and their names are now firmly part of pop culture vernacular.

    222

    Mention has already been made of the series of curved hooks along the costa of the hind-wing; by means of this arrangement the two wings of a side are firmly joined together during flight, which thus becomes particularly accurate.

    223

    Microscopic accuracy has to be attained in cutting out the space for the insertion of the design, and while the latter must be soldered firmly in its place, not the slightest trace of solder or the least sign of junction must be discernible between the metal of the inserted picture and that of the field in which it is inserted.

    224

    Mineral, vegetable and animal substances, by means of tools and apparatus of stone, wood and bone - tools for cutting, or edged tools; tools for abrading and smoothing the surfaces of substances, like planes, rasps and sandpaper; tools for striking, that is, pounding for the sake of pounding, or for crushing and fracturing violently; perforating tools; devices for grasping and holding firmly.

    225

    Mortemart, Hippolyte's friend, addressed him firmly.

    226

    Most cases have a fastener that will keep the watch firmly in the case.

    227

    Most kids, and many parents, firmly believe that students should be allowed to express themselves through their choice of outfits, jewelry, makeup, shoes, and hair.

    228

    Most of his work is firmly set in his native county and combines melodrama with earthly realism.

    229

    Mr Chamberlain had a very difficult part to play, in a situation dominated by suspicion on both sides, and while he firmly insisted on the rights of Great Britain and of British subjects in the Transvaal, he was the continual object of Radical criticism at home.

    230

    Natasha declared of the very affairs in the immense importance of which she firmly believed.

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    Next day the reserves arrived, and the line was firmly established.

    232

    No longer firmly rooted in the soil, the monarchy was helpless before local powers which confronted it, seized upon the land, and cut off connection between throne and people.

    233

    No Patrick Swayze biography would be complete without the two roles that placed him firmly on the A-list in Hollywood.

    234

    Not all Americans support the Iraq war, but most people are firmly behind the troops.

    235

    Not even a dispensation obtained by some means from the imperial chancery, not even the power of the Church could avail to break the chain of servitude."It can hardly be gainsaid that these artificial arrangements bear a very striking analogy to those of the Indian caste-system; and if these class restrictions were comparatively short-lived on Italian ground, it was not perhaps so much that so strange a plant found there an ethnic soil less congenial to its permanent growth, but because it was not allowed sufficient time to become firmly rooted; for already great political events were impending which within a few decades were to lay the mighty empire in ruins.

    236

    Omneya Abdel Kawy against Alison Waters, two former top class juniors now firmly established at the top of the women's game.

    237

    On returning home Petya announced resolutely and firmly that if he was not allowed to enter the service he would run away.

    238

    On the coast from Bray to Dundalk, and by the navigable rivers of the east and south coasts, the Norman put his iron foot firmly down.

    239

    On the near side of the staple was a vertical pillar, termed the arbor, the lower end of which was inserted into the staple at the top of the shoulder - the upper end passing through a top-plate, which being screwed on to the upper part of the staple held it firmly.

    240

    On the one hand the ruling coalition is firmly committed to economic reforms.

    241

    Once the count is firmly in place, you're ready to start moving.

    242

    Once you are confident the frame is in place, press it firmly to the surface of the mirror to place it permanently.

    243

    One aspect the major eastern religions share is that to become enlightened, one must divest oneself of earthly attachments, which interfere with the process of enlightenment, keeping one too firmly attached to the every day routine.

    244

    One of Natalie's fingers twisted a curly blond lock while the other hand held a thumb firmly in her mouth.

    245

    Others remain firmly convinced that she was possessed by demons.

    246

    Paranoid is one of those songs that sits firmly on the hard rock/heavy metal line, but it is so good that both camps love to claim it.

    247

    Pierre tried several times to speak, but, on one hand, Prince Vasili did not let him and, on the other, Pierre himself feared to begin to speak in the tone of decided refusal and disagreement in which he had firmly resolved to answer his father-in-law.

    248

    Place one plant in each pocket and add as much soil as you need to gently but firmly plant the strawberries in each pocket.

    249

    Place the bottom of the brush handle on a hard surface, such as a vanity or bathroom counter, and tap down firmly once or twice.

    250

    Place the clip with the bend in the "L" at the front edge of the gutter and mold the clip around the screen and gutter by pressing down firmly with your fingertips.

    251

    Place the other foot firmly on the floor so that you have a balanced "tripod" position when you hold a dumbbell with the other hand and let it hang straight down.

    252

    Place the straws on a cookie sheet that has parchment paper on it and press the ends of the straws firmly onto the parchment so they don't unwind as they bake.

    253

    Place the transfer paper ink down on the skin and rub it gently but firmly to transfer the image.

    254

    Place your asparagus crowns in the furrows about two feet apart and cover with two to three inches of soil pressed firmly around the plants.

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    Plant your feet firmly more than shoulder width apart and hold the kettlebells in front of your body.

    256

    Point your toes while inserting your foot firmly into the sock.

    257

    Position drywall tape along the seam and press firmly so that the tape sinks into the compound.

    258

    Precarium and patrocinium easily passed from the Roman empire to the Frankish kingdom, and became as firmly rooted in the new society as they had ever been in the old.

    259

    Press firmly on the folds, then pull down the bottom of the boat so that it stands up on its own.

    260

    Press the timber firmly against the wall and wiggle about to push the lines of adhesive flat against the wall.

    261

    Press your folds down firmly to create the origami bunny's ears.

    262

    Problem is some of the black adhesive from the vinyl tiles is stuck firmly onto the quarry tiles.

    263

    Prolonged negotiations ensued, and an attempt was made to establish a constitutional system which, while satisfying the claims of the Bohemians, would yet have firmly connected them with the other lands ruled by the house of Habsburg.

    264

    Public opinion declared against the traffic; severe laws were passed against it, and were so firmly enforced that in 1853 not a single disembarkation took place.

    265

    Pull hair out firmly in the direction of its growth for smooth removal that does not break the hair.

    266

    Push the stuffing (and a little catnip if you are using it) firmly into the shape.

    267

    Put a sheet of scrap paper over your design, then run over it with a brayer, two or three times, to help the powder stick more firmly.

    268

    Put safety first by making sure that all ribbons and embellishments are firmly attached and are large enough that your cat cannot swallow them.

    269

    Put them around the room the tree is in, and when you see your cat going near the tree, say "NO" firmly and loud enough for your cat to hear.

    270

    Rather than taking a neutral stance, Thames Valley Police have come down firmly on the side of the university.

    271

    Reduction of the ulna from a complete and distinct bone to a comparatively rudimentary state in which it coalesces more or less firmly with the radius.

    272

    Regardless of the material containers are made from, airtight lids are typically made from plastic and are designed to attach firmly to the tops of partner containers.

    273

    Richmond, though no longer of paramount importance, was no less firmly held than Petersburg, and along the whole long line fighting went on with little interruption.

    274

    Seated Concentration Curls - Sit at the foot end of a bench with your knees wide apart and feet planted firmly on the ground.

    275

    Secure styles show a child consistently connected to the primary caregiver, with a firmly established sense of trust and a nurturing response; however, insecure styles of attachment have features of instability.

    276

    Secure the camera as firmly as possible to minimize jostling for a smoother video.

    277

    Self-fasteners allow the swaddle's "wings" to stay firmly in place, and this preemie swaddle wrap will adjust as your baby grows.

    278

    Seven years later (1580), when the new colony had been firmly established, Juan de Garay proceeded southwards, and made the third attempt to build a city on the site of Buenos Aires; and despite the determined hostility of the Querendi Indians he succeeded in finally gaining a complete mastery over them.

    279

    Several appeals, however, made to Catesby to allow warning to be given to certain individuals were firmly rejected.

    280

    She gripped his chin firmly and lifted it to what light was in the hut.

    281

    She is also very demanding, firmly requesting presents and gifts from Overlord.

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    She is also viewed as a down-to-earth person and not caught up in all things Hollywood, even though her career is firmly entrenched in the movie capitol.

    283

    She is firmly dedicated to making herself ridiculous for your amusement.

    284

    She planted her hands firmly on his desk and met his gaze with surprising composure.

    285

    She pushed him back, speaking as firmly as she could without talking loud enough for the children to hear.

    286

    She shut the door firmly and walked away.

    287

    She swung her legs around and firmly planted her feet on the ground before accepting the hand he offered.

    288

    She tried to tug her hand from his, but he held on firmly.

    289

    She was damned the moment she stepped into Hell, Deidre said firmly.

    290

    Shortly afterwards he returned, firmly established his power, and extended the Khwarizm Empire as far as Jand on the Sihun.

    291

    Simply lie down on a thin mat with your knees bent and feet firmly on the floor, pushing your heels down and back a little.

    292

    Since this style demands considerable technical and athletic ability, your practice should be firmly established before formal teacher training begins.

    293

    Sit on the floor with your knees together in front of you and both feet firmly planted on the floor.

    294

    Sit sideways on a bench, gripping the edge firmly with both hands for balance.

    295

    Sitting Twists - Sit on the floor with your feet firmly on the floor and knees bent.

    296

    So firmly rooted in the land was this practice, that Coloman, much as he needed the assistance of the Holy See in his foreign policy, was only with the utmost difficulty induced, in 1106, to bring the Hungarian church into line with the rest of the Catholic world by enforcing clerical celibacy.

    297

    So, if your dog is not used to having his nails trimmed or is frightened, simply begin slowly and hold his toes firmly for 15-30 seconds during practice sessions.

    298

    Social care practice in this domain in the UK is firmly wedded, in principle at least, to developing evidence-based services.

    299

    Some of the hairstyles and fashions have been resurrected years later, while others have stayed firmly where they belong in the annals of style history.

    300

    Some varieties are "pre-glued," so all the wearer needs to do is press firmly to apply them (note that these do not stay affixed for long, though).

    301

    Sony is setting its sites firmly on the business market with the release of the VAIO TX Series, its latest ultraportable laptop.

    302

    Soon after that prince had firmly established his power as nominal guardian and protector of his nephew Gian Galeazzo but really as usurping ruler of the state, he revived a project previously mooted for the erection of an equestrian monument in honour of the founder of his house's greatness, Francesco Sforza, and consulted Lorenzo dei Medici on the choice of an artist.

    303

    Special Information for Snowboarders The front leg must be firmly tethered to the board by a safety strap.

    304

    Spots at this time were made from small circular pieces of black plaster which were firmly affixed to the cloth.

    305

    Sprinkle and press the crushed peppercorns firmly over both sides of each steak.

    306

    Such was the body which firmly grasped the control over every branch of the administration.

    307

    Taking up the idea of a divine education of the human race, which Lessing and Herder had made so familiar to the modern mind, and firmly believing that to each of the leading nations of antiquity a special task had been providentially assigned, Ewald felt no difficulty about Israel's place in universal history, or about the problem which that race had been called upon to solve.

    308

    Talk firmly to them about jokes that actually break the law or cause damage to personal property.

    309

    Taping holds the muscles and leg firmly while you walk or run to prevent muscle movement and further injury.

    310

    That way, all the caregiving duties won't be placed firmly on one person's shoulders.

    311

    The " pectens " have become more firmly chitinized and probably somewhat altered in shape as compared with their condition in the aquatic ancestral scorpions.

    312

    The album was released by indie label extraordinaire Matador, and Phair's sexually explicit lyrics and connection with the Chicago independent music scene put her firmly in the indie rock camp.

    313

    The Arabs had established themselves firmly on the coast, and thence made continual slave-raids into the interior, penetrating later to the Congo.

    314

    The basal cell has less chlorophyll than the others, and is expanded and fixed firmly to the rock on which the plant grows by the basal surface, rh, thus forming a rudimentary rhizoid.

    315

    The best way to correct your dog is to catch him in the act and yell "NO" very loudly and firmly.

    316

    The case is firmly fixed to a " bridge " B with its back or bottom in a vertical position.

    317

    The Celts had firmly' established themselves by the 7th century B.C. and we know not how long before, the Bituriges (whose name survives in Berri) being the dominant tribe.

    318

    The centralization of the cotton market in Liverpool fixed firmly the system of buying through brokers, for the Liverpool importer, or his broker, was in no sense a professional adviser to the spinners, informally pledged to advance the latter's interests, as the old Manchester dealers had been.

    319

    The coaster trains seat riders four across and hydraulic T-bar restraints with grab bars firmly secure riders while keeping an open, airy design that enhances the ride's speed and power.

    320

    The column rules were made tapering towards the feet of the type, and the type was securely locked in on these beds so that it could be held firmly in the required position to form a complete circle, thus allowing the cylinder to revolve at a greater speed than Applegath's, which was polygonal.

    321

    The coupling is effected by firmly clamping the ends of the beams upon the top and bottom respectively of a loop of watch - spring, which is tightly stretched round the casting carrying the pan, as is shown in the end view in fig.

    322

    The Cure started out with their feet planted firmly in New Wave music, and they returned to New Wave influences when they passed out of their darker stage.

    323

    The Danish army at once dispersed and the duchy of Bremen was recovered by the Swedes, who in the early autumn swarmed over Jutland and firmly established themselves in the duchies.

    324

    The demand was politely but firmly refused, and Bismarck, judging that the moment had come for applying the match to the powder magazine, published an edited version of the telegram from the king describing the episode, a version which without the addition of a single word turned the refusal into an insult.

    325

    The deposited copper should be firmly adherent and bright rosy red in colour.

    326

    The descent of alchemistical doctrine can thus be traced with fair continuity for a thousand years, from the Greeks of Alexandria down to the time when Latin alchemy was firmly established in the West, and began to be written of by historical authors like Albertus Magnus, Roger Bacon and Arnoldus Villanovanus in the 13th century.

    327

    The description of this institution which has come down to us from Roman sources of the days when feudalism was beginning is not so detailed as we could wish, but we can see plainly enough that it met a frequent need, that it was called by a new name, the patrocinium, and that it was firmly enough entrenched in usage to survive the German conquest, and to be taken up and continued by the conquerors.

    328

    The division of the colonists into those who favoured the Boer states and those firmly attached to the British connexion was reflected, to the detriment of the public weal, in the parties in the Cape parliament.

    329

    The doctrines of Christianity were by that time so firmly established that the Church could look upon a symbolical or mystical interpretation of them without anxiety.

    330

    The emperor's power seemed more firmly established than ever, when suddenly the news reached him that Parma, a stronghold of the imperial authority in the north, had been surprised, while the garrison was off its guard, by the Guelphs.

    331

    The emphasis at New Jersey's ABC'S Autism Center is placed firmly on education and individualized instruction.

    332

    The favourite attitude, one leg planted firmly before the other, shows the right leg fully exposed.

    333

    The female louse lays around 6 eggs a day, firmly attached to the hair shaft close to the scalp.

    334

    The first arrow planted itself firmly in the rump of Sirian's spirited grey.

    335

    The first Turkish position was broken through in one place, but progress was arrested by flanking machine-gun fire and counterstrokes, and everywhere the Turks held their third position firmly.

    336

    The former generally consists of a hard and compact mass of rounded, scratched and sometimes polished stones firmly embedded in a powder of crushed rock.

    337

    The formulators of Nioxin hair products firmly believe that healthy hair can only grow from a healthy, well-nourished scalp.

    338

    The global non-proliferation norm has been firmly established - and it has been reaffirmed in your last two review conferences.

    339

    The government must firmly tackle the laggards " [Spokes 73] .

    340

    The guide cannula will be held firmly in place using dental cement and protected by a stainless steel ring.

    341

    The heading to the next chapter would then appear on the paper, a line being drawn firmly underneath it.

    342

    The high chair should rest firmly on the floor.

    343

    The interval between the back of the tubbing and the sides of the borehole is then filled up with concrete, which on setting fixes the tubbing firmly in position.

    344

    The king seemed firmly seated on his throneso much so that in 1395 he had found leisure for a long expedition to Ireland, which none of his ancestors had visited since King Rkhard John.

    345

    The latter was holding firmly on Coni Zugna and the Passo di Buole, and neither here nor on Pasubio could the repeated attacks of the Austrian right make any impression.

    346

    The lining features a rounded, four-corner plaque that is firmly affixed.

    347

    The long vault has a certain keynote of its own, which, when firmly struck, excites harmonics, including tones of incredible depth and sweetness.

    348

    The lower ends of these bands pass round the under side of the end portions of the cylinders, wrapping close round them, and are firmly attached to them.

    349

    The majority of the species belong to the family Pulicidae, of which P. irritans maybe taken as the type; but the order also includes the Sarcopsyllidae, the females of which fix themselves firmly to their host, and the Ceratopsyllidae, or bat-fleas.

    350

    The man took a deep breath of the hot and salty night air and firmly closed the door marked Room 22.

    351

    The Marciano brothers are amongst a small group of designers who are responsible for putting denim firmly onto the fashion map.

    352

    The midrib is prolonged into a stout wiry tendril, which holds on firmly to anything it once clasps.

    353

    The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray.

    354

    The movement of water into the root-hairs is brought about by the osmotic action of certain salts in their cell-sap. Crops are, however, unable to absorb all the water present in the soil, for when the films become very thin they are held more firmly or cling with more force to the soil particles and resist the osmotic action of the root-hairs.

    355

    The Natal Boers believed the Netherlands to be one of the great powers of Europe, and were firmly persuaded that its government would aid them in resisting England.

    356

    The nest is always firmly attached to seaweed, and sometimes suspended from an over-hanging frond.

    357

    The nitro group in the aromatic series is bound very firmly in the molecule and is not readily exchanged for other groups.

    358

    The non-importation sentiment preceding the War of Independence fostered home manufactures considerably, and the Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts before the war of 1812, as well as that war itself (despite the subsequent glut of British goods) had a much greater effect; for they mark the introduction of the factory system, which by 1830 was firmly established in the textile industry and was rapidly transforming other industries.

    359

    The object can be held firmly on the stage plate B by cramps C. On the lower side of the stage plate are the condenser and the diaphragms, and the illuminating mirror J is held by a rod D fixed to the stage plate.

    360

    The old episodes are lodged firmly in the sixties, and many of them show their cultural age.

    361

    The ovary adheres firmly to the seed in the interior, so that on examining a longitudinal section of the grain by the microscope the outer layer is seen to consist of epidermal cells, of which the uppermost are prolonged into short hairs to cover the apex of the grain.

    362

    The peer to peer architecture was firmly put in place right from the beginning, promising speedy downloads because you are connected to multiple sources at the same time.

    363

    The people called it the shameful peace of Northampton, and firmly believed that he had been bribed by the Scots.

    364

    The pieces were thus firmly held in their place, and the contents of the coffer were found intact.

    365

    The pin itself, where the belt clip is attached, is firmly sewn inside the leather.

    366

    The pontoon thus firmly founded, the dredging gear would work from a stable platform.

    367

    The potting must be done very firmly, using turfy loam with which a little mortar rubble has been mixed.

    368

    The pressure from the roller will help to ensure that the tile is firmly attached to the subfloor.

    369

    The regional caudillos remained firmly in control, and what Mexico had in the way of'state institutions' were concentrated still in Mexico City.

    370

    The rich low-lying lands of Morganwg and Gwent were thus firmly occupied, nor were they ever permanently recovered by the Welsh princes; and such natives as remained were kept in subjection by the almost impregnable fortresses of stone erected at Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cowbridge, Neath, Kidwelly and other places.

    371

    The sal-ammoniac removes the last unavoidable film of oxide, leaving a purely metallic surface, to .which the tin adheres firmly.

    372

    The Scottish hierarchy, by this time corrupt and even profligate, saw the twofold danger and met it firmly.

    373

    The shaft gradually tapers below and is firmly welded to the radius.

    374

    The show edged out General Hospital in the late 1980s and remained firmly entrenched with fans both foreign and domestic.

    375

    The show featured Snuggies for adults, kids and dogs and seemed to be much enjoyed by those who kept their tongues firmly in their cheeks.

    376

    The skull has a remarkably narrow and pointed muzzle and much inflated auditory bullae; while the two halves of the lower jaw are firmly welded together at their junction, thus effectually preventing the scissor-like action of the lower incisors distinctive of Macropus and its immediate allies.

    377

    The slides are kept firmly down to their bearings by the rollers r, r, r, r, attached to axes which are, in the middle, very strong springs.

    378

    The spaces between were closed in with rods (usually hazel) firmly interwoven.

    379

    The squamosals form part of the cranial wall, being firmly wedged in between the quadrate, prootic and occipital bones.

    380

    The squares are cut out, so that the men stand in them firmly.

    381

    The St George 's cross has now been firmly wrested away from the far right.

    382

    The stand must be strong enough to hold the weight of the artificial Christmas tree and the weight of the ornaments firmly in place.

    383

    The statesmen by whom it was established and continued saw in Russia a power which, unless firmly kept within bounds, would dominate Europe; more particularly that it would undermine and supersede British authority in the East.

    384

    The surfaces of the cylinders are roughened with a sand blast to increase the areas and make the deposited metals adhere more firmly.

    385

    The synagogue had become a firmly established institution, and the personal and social life of the masses had come under the control of communal law.

    386

    The system may have gotten off on a bit of a rocky start, but the Xbox 360 is now firmly established among the online gaming community.

    387

    The tempera vehicle, perhaps including new experimental ingredients, did not long hold firmly to its plaster ground, nor that to the wall.

    388

    The top scales fall away, giving the impression of severe dandruff, whilst the bottom scales remain firmly attached to the scalp.

    389

    The Treaty parties remain firmly committed to a system that is still effective in protecting their essential Antarctic interests.

    390

    The two contenders are HD-DVD and Blu-ray, and Sony has come down firmly in the latter camp.

    391

    The use of these tissues should be firmly discouraged.

    392

    The wall was formed of long stout poles placed in a circle close to one another, with their ends fixed firmly in the ground.

    393

    Their lives were still firmly aground on the mud of the Greek culture in which they had been brought up.

    394

    Their mouth is of moderate width, oblique, and armed with small but firmly set teeth.

    395

    Then, once you have ensured that the battery exhaust tube is open and serviceable, firmly replace the battery caps and test the battery with either a hydrometer or voltmeter.

    396

    There he gently but firmly pushed her down on the bed.

    397

    There is no former owner's bookplate inside, no writing inside, and all pages are firmly attached to the very solid spine.

    398

    There remains one other important group, the so-called " kidney " cottons in which there are only long hairs, and the seed easily comes away clean as with " Sea Island," but, instead of each seed being separate, the whole group in each of the three compartments of the capsule is firmly united together in a more or less kidney-shaped mass.

    399

    There simply isn't enough fabric to work with to create the necessary shaping and tension at the joints to keep the stockings firmly clinging to the flesh as it moves.

    400

    There was never any serious danger, but the fact that under the new rgime baronial rebellion was possible, despite of all Williams advantages over other feudal kings, and despite of the fact that the rebels were hardly yet settled firmly into their new estates, had a sinister import for the future of England.

    401

    There's enough free-roaming gameplay, nutty stunts and contraptions to keep any gamer's tongue planted firmly in cheek.

    402

    These animals come complete with their own firmly delineated personality characteristics which, in theory, should reveal something about your intimate personal nature.

    403

    These fasteners are firmly clasped to the loops on the watch, forming a watch band.

    404

    These immense concessions, made when the development of the Spanish settlements could not be foreseen, were regretted by later popes, but the crown adhered firmly to its regalities.

    405

    These types of lifts are great for beginners and children since there is nothing other than stepping on it and holding firmly to the grip until you get off.

    406

    They are enlarged replicas of the primeval wooden hut described above, having rafters with their upper ends crossed; thatched or shingled roof; boarded floors, and logs laid on the roof-ridge at right angles for the purpose of binding the ridge and the rafters firmly together.

    407

    They at once began to conquer the surrounding country in all directions, and before two centuries had passed they had established themselves firmly at Kiev on the Dnieper, invaded.

    408

    They do not grow on the skin, rather they stay firmly attached to the underlying joint or tendon sheath.

    409

    They established themselves firmly in their reserve lines, and repulsed another attack, the last, on Christmas Day.

    410

    They should have an elastic band that holds the goggles firmly on your face, even when you are running and jumping.

    411

    They were, moreover, a race skilful in flattery, given to the study of eloquence, so that the very boys were orators, a race altogether unbridled unless held firmly down by the yoke of justice.

    412

    They're fast becoming one of the most popular styles of swimwear around, with the bikini bottom being pushed firmly into second place.

    413

    This ' naive realist ' view places the authority of science firmly in the techniques involved in the method of inquiry itself.

    414

    This ability makes Libra appear flaky to the steadfast bull who has his feet firmly planted in the ground.

    415

    This allows the user to sit with her back pressed firmly up against the surface of the chair, with all areas of the back supported.

    416

    This attitude of the reformers towards the festival, however, intensified by their abhorrence of the traffic in indulgences with which it had become closely associated, only tended to establish it more firmly among the adherents of the "old religion."

    417

    This book is firmly theological, warmly devotional, and eminently practical.

    418

    This firmly positions gun criminality as a specific area of investigation and strategic development.

    419

    This has since been the headquarters of the congregation, and here Mechithar died in 1749, leaving his institute firmly established.

    420

    This holds the end of the bracelet firmly while the knotting takes place and this stops the bracelet from twisting or being pulled out of shape.

    421

    This is because the company firmly believes that shoe shopping is best done in person.

    422

    This must be carefully done so as to make them stand squarely and firmly on their Lase, in order that they may not rock and give a slur in printing.

    423

    This new unity firmly established the "narcoleptic tetrad" as the definitive diagnostic criteria for narcolepsy.

    424

    This Polycrates firmly refused to agree to, and urged many weighty reasons to the contrary, whereupon Victor proceeded to excommunicate Polycrates and the Christians who continued the Eastern usage.

    425

    This rod is continued upwards by a pair of thin nickel bands which are led right and left over two horizontal cylinders, round which they partly wrap, and to which they are firmly 'attached.

    426

    This song comes from a new compilation of Bowie tracks from the 80s, and while that is not everyone's favorite Bowie period, with the 80s sound firmly back in style now, this track sounds new again.

    427

    This spirited policy restored the waning prestige of the Hat party and firmly established their anti-Muscovite system.

    428

    This strip is rapidly replaced, mainly by the connective tissue cells of the adjoining tissue growing across the temporary filled breach and firmly uniting the two cut surfaces.

    429

    This time, however, flex the knee of the rear leg, whilst still keeping the heel pressed firmly on to the floor.

    430

    This windscreen plunges down to the bonnet meeting the wide grille with the Citroen emblem firmly embalmed which those lovely teardrop light clusters flank.

    431

    Though many characters are complete newcomers to the village, other families' roots are firmly planted in the village.

    432

    Though the Brahman, who by this time had firmly secured his supremacy over the kshatriya, or noble, in matters spiritual as well as in legislative and administrative functions, would naturally be the prime mover in this regulation of the social 4 Thus, in Berar," there is a strong non-Aryan leaven in the dregs of the agricultural class, derived from the primitive races which have gradually melted down into settled life, and thus become fused with the general community, while these same races are still distinct tribes in the wild tracts of hill and jungle."Sir Alfred C. Lyall, As.

    433

    Though the ranks of the priesthood were for ever firmly closed against intruders, a man of lay birth, a Kshatriya or Vaisya, whose mind revolted against the orthodox creed, and whose heart was stirred by mingled zeal and ambition, might find through these irregular orders an entrance to the career of a religious teacher and reformer.

    434

    Through their efforts Christianity was firmly planted in various parts of England; and after the conversion of the country it was English.

    435

    Tighten the knot and move it up toward the neck until it's firmly in place.

    436

    To activate the filter change indicator, press firmly on the right side of the white oval on top of the filter.

    437

    To continue the strife when Wellington was firmly established on the line of the Garonne, and Lyons and Bordeaux had hoisted the Bourbonfleur de lys, was seen by all but Napoleon to be sheer madness; but it needed the pressure of his marshals in painful interviews at Fontainebleau to bring him to reason.

    438

    To create your own beaded ornaments, hold your ornament by the hanging loop if there is one, or create your own in a Styrofoam ball by pushing the center of a six-inch length of ribbon firmly into the ball with a sewing pin.

    439

    To diminish the number of the privileged was impossible, but false claims to exemption were firmly resisted, and the unjust direct taxation was lightened by an increase of the indirect taxes, from which the privileged could not escape.

    440

    To do this, hold the paw firmly and push on the pad to extend the nail.

    441

    To get out, put your feet firmly on the pavement first, knees together, before pulling the rest of yourself out.

    442

    To immediately close the board, move the planchette to the word "goodbye" yourself, and firmly tell the spirit that the session is over and that it is never welcome back near you, your family or your friends.

    443

    To make a crisp impression, press the stamp down firmly and be careful not to wiggle the stamp.

    444

    To obtain the most juice from this citrus fruit, make sure it is stored at room temperature, and roll it firmly over a hard surface prior to cutting it in half.

    445

    To say that the modern Nestorians are not definitely and firmly orthodox is perhaps fairer than to charge them with being distinctly heretical.

    446

    To secure his position he at once entered into relation with the Normans, now firmly established in southern Italy, and later in the year the new alliance was cemented at Melfi, where Nicholas II., accompanied by Hildebrand, Cardinal Humbert and the abbot Desiderius of Monte Cassino, solemnly invested Robert Guiscard with the duchies of Apulia, Calabria and Sicily, and Richard of Aversa with the principality of Capua, in return for 'oaths of fealty and the promise of assistance in guarding the rights of the Church.

    447

    To Sir George was also due the first attempt, missionary effort apart, to educate the Kaffirs and to establish British authority firmly among them, a result which the self-destruction of the Amaxosa rendered easy.

    448

    To-day the recognition of the earliest fossil-bearing rocks, below the Llandeilo formation of Murchison, as belonging to the Cambrian system, and the threefold subdivision of the system according to palaeontological evidence, may be regarded as firmly established.

    449

    Tony's musical roots, however, are firmly in traditional bluegrass.

    450

    Touched by Italian influences, enriched and fortified by the new learning, Spanish genius walked firmly forward on its own path.

    451

    Towards the morning he asked whether any one had any doubt about the Buddha, the law or the society; if so, he would clear them up. No one answered, and Ananda expressed his surprise that amongst so many none should doubt, and all be firmly attached to the law.

    452

    Tug the hair firmly and quickly to remove, trying to pull it straight out from the follicle rather than at an angle that will cause more irritation.

    453

    Two pins q, r, with spiral springs coiled round them, pass loosely through holes in the forks k, 1, and keep the bearings of the heads in and n firmly pressed against the ends of the micrometer box.

    454

    Unfortunately the prospect of selling virtual West Cornwall holidays lies firmly in the realm of science fiction.

    455

    Unlike with creeping thistle, the feathery pappus is attached firmly to the seed.

    456

    Use your left hand to firmly press down on your right hand.

    457

    Waagen's law of mutation, or the appearance of new parts or organs so gradually that they can be perceived only by following them through successive geologic time stages, appears to be directly contradictory to the saltation principle; it is certainly one of the most firmly established principles of palaeontology, and it constitutes the contribution par excellence of this branch of zoology to the law of evolution, since it is obvious that it could not possibly have been deduced from comparison of living animals but only through the long perspective gained by comparison of animals succeeding each other in time.

    458

    We are honored that their contributions will now be firmly embedded in the history of the Trust.

    459

    We cleared Naturals out of the area within five miles of you, Gerry said firmly.

    460

    We may take it then (and the fact is not disputed even by those who, like Dorpfeld, believe in one thorough racial change, at least, during the Bronze Age) that the Aegean civilization was indigenous, firmly rooted and strong enough to persist essentially unchanged and dominant in its own geographical area throughout the Neolithic and Bronze Ages.

    461

    We rested that night in a sandy cove, the boat firmly secured to a rocky outcrop.

    462

    We work with Career Wardrobe because I firmly believe in helping other women succeed both personally and professionally.

    463

    Weary of revolution, men sought no more than to be wisely and firmly governed.

    464

    Well, you may not turn into an Olympic swimmer overnight, but if you have your sights set firmly on winning that gold medal, a swim club is a very good place to start.

    465

    What was once a great tool for indie music is now firmly stocked with major label product, so keep that in mind before you buy a membership.

    466

    When he returned to London in 1730, Walpole was firmly established as master of the House of Commons, and as the trusted minister of King George II.

    467

    When Janet told him she was going to home-school Martha, Weller suggested rather firmly it might be a good idea if Martha went back to a more formal setting.

    468

    When the testicle is not held firmly in place it can twist, creating a kink in the spermatic cord.

    469

    When they are placed correctly, press them down firmly to push the excess water out and dab them off with a lint-free cloth.

    470

    When Titus Oates began his pretended revelations in 1678 Sacheverell was among those who most firmly believed in the existence of a Popish plot.

    471

    Whereas an earth sign such as Taurus enjoys routine and stability andshuns any threats to his firmly established schedule, Aries is completely stifled by such a lifestyle.

    472

    Whether you love the song, are outraged by the song or just can't stand to hear it one more time, it has firmly put Katy Perry on the map as music's next big thing.

    473

    Whichever you use, attach an elastic strap to keep it firmly in place.

    474

    While his artistic life is firmly rooted in America, the roots of his birthplace shine through in his precise style of dancing that has thrilled audiences for decades.

    475

    While most men seem to understand that a fine restaurant isn't the place to wear a sports cap, a lot of guys still eat in any kind of dining establishment with hats planted firmly on their heads.

    476

    While the prospect of visiting and living on the moon remains firmly in the future, enjoying watching the travels of the moon through her regular trip amongst the stars is open to all.

    477

    Wide bangle bracelets in a chaotic array of colors, designs, and materials draw the eye of the beholder while the superior, stylistic features hold it firmly in place.

    478

    With a prepaid debit card, the spending limit is firmly established.

    479

    With extracellular domains of the integrins linked to matrix proteins, a cell is firmly attached to the external matrix.

    480

    With Hilliard, the portrait miniature became firmly established in English culture.

    481

    With so many reasons to buy, and a popular culture that firmly endorses it, mens boxers are a great choice of underwear for today's man.

    482

    With the Tudor dynasty firmly seated on the throne, a number of constitutional changes intended to place Welsh subjects on a complete social and political equality with Englishmen have to be recorded.

    483

    With these key factors firmly in mind, it's time to check out the best places to shop for Birkenstock Arizona sandals.

    484

    With these tips firmly in mind, it's time to shop for slenderizing bathing suits.

    485

    With this music coming firmly back into vogue (even Erasure has a new album coming out), expect to hear a lot more from Grand National.

    486

    With UK and European success firmly under their belt, their next step was the US, where they released their singles and album at the beginning of 1997, resulting, once again, in instant success.

    487

    With your goals of what kind of swim trunks you're looking for firmly in place, it's time to see what products are available to purchase, as well as where to buy those items.

    488

    With your hands by your sides on the edge of the bench, firmly push down on the bench and straighten your arms.

    489

    Without using the headband, press the goggles firmly against your eyes and let go.

    490

    Xander didn't move, waiting for her to make a decision she had no control over, not with her body and emotions already firmly on his side.

    491

    Yet Bev's dry, sometimes caustic sense of humor remains firmly in place.

    492

    You can even go outside and meditate while focusing on a tree, thinking about its roots firmly planted in the earth and its branches reaching to new heights.

    493

    You want the other person to know firmly that it's over, so talk it out and you'll both feel better in the end.

    494

    You'll need to firmly stick to this number in order to get a great deal.

    495

    You're not going anywhere, Rissa, he told her firmly.

    496

    Your entire back should be pressed firmly against the pad the entire time.

    497

    Your hand should grab firmly, but not uncomfortably.

    498

    Your hips and upper back should be firmly against the ball.

    499

    Your sun sign in Western astrology may firmly be defined within Cancer, but if you're looking into Chinese astrology, your self-definition in Cancer will be matched against your birth year.

    500

    Zeus being firmly seated on his throne as the result of the slaying of the dragon by Orestes, the theological significance of the myth is forgotten, and the identifications Zeus-Agamemnon and GaiaClytaemnestra are abandoned.