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Example sentences for "acrobatic"

Lexicographically close words:
acrimonious; acrimony; acris; acrius; acrobat; acrobatics; acrobats; acrogenous; acrolein; acromial
  1. If some of you will make excuses for me after supper I'll get the cream," answered the acrobatic youth.

  2. In his possession were the medal and the ring taken from the acrobatic youth, so Andy got back what belonged to Joe Nelson and himself, much to his satisfaction.

  3. The two entered one of the closets, and the acrobatic youth got up on a shelf and pulled loose a board of the ceiling.

  4. The acrobatic youth ran to a big tree growing close to the edge of the swamp.

  5. Soon the acrobatic youth was close to the outer end of the limb.

  6. The others looked at Andy, and the acrobatic lad stared at them blankly.

  7. Getting down the back stairs was easy," said the acrobatic youth.

  8. It was a severe strain on the acrobatic youth, and his muscles stood out like whipcords, while his face, from hanging down, became purple.

  9. The tramp looked at the acrobatic youth and he gave a little gasp.

  10. Well, be sure of the way," answered the acrobatic youth.

  11. I'll go up to Daly's clearing," said the acrobatic youth.

  12. And then, to the amazement of the cadets who assembled in the clothing closet and near the doorway, the acrobatic youth passed down four large paper bags, each filled with something to eat.

  13. I'm with you," responded the acrobatic youth promptly.

  14. We want at least ten tents," said the acrobatic youth.

  15. He formed warm friendships with the sailors, and amazed them with his acrobatic feats.

  16. The performance was much like all acrobatic displays; but it must be confessed that the Japanese are the first equilibrists in the world.

  17. By dint of strange acrobatic feats and considerable exertion we hoisted our leading guide on to the top.

  18. During that time there will be interludes of acrobatic and other performances.

  19. He would always look to me for his cue, and when he saw me commence my acrobatic feats, he too would go through his little repertoire, barking and tumbling and rolling about with wonderful energy.

  20. I tried the effect of my whistle, but even this failed in its effect; and to my alarm, before I could give them an exhibition of my acrobatic powers they had hurled one or two war spears, which whizzed by unpleasantly close to my head.

  21. Their most noteworthy characteristic was their extreme childishness, which was especially displayed on those occasions when I gave an acrobatic performance.

  22. At such times I at once instituted sports, such as swimming matches, races on the beach, swings, and acrobatic performances on the horizontal bars.

  23. As showing what a remarkable person I was, I went through part of my acrobatic repertoire; and even my poor eager Bruno, who evidently scented trouble, began on his own account to give a hurried and imperfect show.

  24. Much refreshed, I rejoined the blacks, and, to their unbounded delight and amazement, entertained them for a few minutes with some of my acrobatic tricks and contortions.

  25. I think the only thing that roused the father of the family from his sullen moods was my extraordinary acrobatic performances, which also threw the two little nigger boys into hysterics of delight.

  26. And how Maurice calls to her, and she performs an Acrobatic Feat.

  27. Passion--or the acrobatic feats of ugliness on the tight-rope of enharmonic.

  28. Each morning, after breakfast, certain acrobatic performances, free of charge, were held.

  29. The countenance of Dodge, however, had an acrobatic fall from elation to horrified disappointment.

  30. Certainly," bowed the count, who did not relish this acrobatic reversion to tranquillity.

  31. The acrobatic skill of these ants, which has often furnished me amusement, and which I shall yet further illustrate, was fully shown one morning in these offices of ablution.

  32. By mutual consent nothing binding was ever implied in this form of acrobatic sentiment and the knell was sounded when either party paused for breath.

  33. The days had not arrived when acrobatic feats had invaded the decorum of the ballroom, and such simple departures from the routine as dos-à-dos and single hand were enough to provoke envy and astonishment.

  34. Does Mr. Punch, representing the public generally, quite approve of this portion of circus and acrobatic training?

  35. But girls, as well as boys, are trained for this circus business, gaining their livelihood by acrobatic performances.

  36. There is usually a slim girl who can perform a "Herodias's daughter's dance" so magnificently that everybody can understand how the Palestinian princess took in the gullible king by her acrobatic feats.

  37. The latest specimen of Acrobatic Pastry is after a Russian recipe.

  38. Her voice rattled like her bangles as she poured forth a stream of anecdote and ejaculation; and her round black eyes jumped with acrobatic velocity from one face to another.

  39. He would be so embarrassed at this demand that he could not speak, whereupon the ringmaster would lay the whip upon his practically naked limbs, telling him that it was the only way by which to learn the acrobatic art.

  40. It came to comprise not only a collection of songs, but also acrobatic feats and other exhibitions.

  41. Then he picks a song-and-dance act and an acrobatic turn.

  42. If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.

  43. The sudden appearances of the acrobatic actors and their amazing dives through seemingly solid doors and floors, held the very essence of extravaganza.

  44. It may matter little to him whether the act plays in One or Full Stage--he wants an acrobatic act, and one presented by two people.

  45. In Full Stage are presented all acts such as acrobatic acts, animal turns, musical comedies, playlets and other pretentious acts that require deep sets and a wide playing space.

  46. He finished his singing turn with this dance, introducing all his known acrobatic stunts.

  47. Alfred had introduced a bit of acrobatic comedy in the closing farce that was the laughing hit of the minstrels.

  48. When he learned to do head-sets, hand-springs and the like she urged him on to greater acrobatic achievements.

  49. Defn: One who dances, walks, or performs acrobatic feats, on a rope extended through the air at some height.

  50. What with the strong, far-leaping fish, and the agile, acrobatic birds, the existence of the small fry is one of perplexity and terror.

  51. He is then particularly partial to an aerial acrobatic performance, unsurpassed for gracefulness and skill, and significant of the joy of life and liberty and the delirious passion of the moment.

  52. Every acrobatic performance which he himself had learned at the advanced school at Pau was being used by the rival airmen.

  53. In a moment or two he shut off the motor; for he was about to execute that evolution taught in the acrobatic school at Pau known as the "Russian Mountain.

  54. Again I observe the acrobatic postures, the forehead touching the ground, the hinder part of the body raised.

  55. The joyous entr'acte does not take place; the convulsive movements of the wings and the acrobatic postures are suppressed.

  56. That was the end of Sherebiah's acrobatic performances.

  57. The former had finished cleaning the acrobatic cadet's gun and was now at work on his own.

  58. A hunt was instituted by Captain Putnam, and in this he was joined by Jack, Pepper, Dale, and an acrobatic pupil named Andy Snow.

  59. Pepper, we made a mistake last night," cried the acrobatic youth.

  60. Might as well finish up the job in first-class style," said the acrobatic youth.

  61. Oh, the other fellows did as well as I did," said the acrobatic youth, modestly.

  62. It certainly is so far as we are concerned," was the acrobatic youth's answer.

  63. Jack and Pepper were not to be left behind, and they speedily caught up to the acrobatic youth.

  64. My front tire is flattened out," declared the acrobatic cadet.

  65. At once the acrobatic youth awoke and started to speak.

  66. Along this roadway dashed Jack and the acrobatic youth.

  67. So I have," answered the acrobatic youth of Putnam Hall.

  68. The blow was so strong that the acrobatic youth was bowled over on the polished floor.


  69. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "acrobatic" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.