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Example sentences for "considerably"

Lexicographically close words:
conserves; conserving; consider; considera; considerable; consideracion; considerate; considerately; considerateness; consideration
  1. The Norwegian sleigh driver hailed their approach with joy, which was considerably increased when he learned that the sleigh and the other horses had suffered no damage and that the greater part of the outfit had been saved.

  2. The man in charge of the sheep-station was questioned, and he told them it would take the men on the mountain a good two hours to get down to the house, as the trail wound around considerably to avoid several dangerous cliffs.

  3. It has been hinted by the son that certain unlucky experiments, which were the result of the elder Du Maurier's fancy for the natural sciences, considerably impaired the family fortunes.

  4. This Sonnet was probably written considerably earlier than 1609, but at that date Bacon's name had not been attached to any work of great literary importance.

  5. Shakespeare in both theatres taken together amounted to £60 in all, we shall probably, even then, considerably over-estimate their real worth.

  6. They helped some, but they were considerably dimmed so as not to be easily spotted from the air.

  7. It boosted them up considerably and a lot of his fatigue fell away from him.

  8. Next evening I was on my way to the station considerably before the time at which the train was due.

  9. Secondly, the cargo sales were peremptory, and speculators sometimes combined and bought a cargo considerably below the market price, by appearing at the sale in such numbers as to exclude all other bidders.

  10. I looked at several of his traps; in fact, went considerably out of my way to look at some eight or ten of them.

  11. While it is true, should a small animal be caught in a heavy trap, one built for much larger game, it will be considerably flattened out, yet the skin or fur is not damaged.

  12. None of them are under six feet high, and many of them are considerably above that mark.

  13. On these excursions the acquaintance between the mozo and the señor was considerably developed.

  14. But politics intervene here, as in everything else in Ireland, to mar considerably the brilliancy of the vice-regal court.

  15. The sheep diverged considerably from its earlier form, and lost much of its goat-like appearance, being now larger, and developed into various breeds.

  16. The Bronze Age station was considerably in advance of the former, and in a depth of 3 to 4 yards.

  17. It was originally about 13 feet long and 3½ feet wide, but the fore-part is considerably damaged.

  18. Those seen in this section differed considerably in size; and I observed that some penetrated deeper than others.

  19. From Lake Constance the number of jade implements now considerably exceeds 1,000, as may be verified by an inspection of the museums in the neighbourhood.

  20. The swords from La Tène, which now number considerably over 100, are all made after one characteristic type.

  21. Pincers are of bronze and iron, and vary considerably both in size and form, as may be seen from the illustrations (=Fig.

  22. Hence the origin of the bibliography appended to this work, which, however imperfect, will, I trust, considerably enhance its value.

  23. The Grosser Hafner was farther off in the lake, and its area was considerably larger than that of the Kleiner Hafner.

  24. Ultimately colouring materials were introduced which considerably enhanced the effect of ornamentation on the dishes.

  25. Several of these ferrules have been found which, like the ornaments on the butt end, differ considerably in regard to size.

  26. The corresponding layers of clay extended considerably beyond the limits of the hearths around which they appeared to form a flooring.

  27. This Moritz is the Third of the Brothers, age now thirty-three; and we shall hear considerably about him in times coming.

  28. Considerably theological, many of these poor Prussian soldiers; carrying a Bible in their knapsack, and devout Psalms in the heart of them.

  29. Under the name of Khojas the sect multiplied considerably in Sind, Kach'h, and Guzerat, whence they spread to Bombay and to Zanzibar.

  30. Paris Library) published with the Geographic Text, are evidently derived entirely from it, though both are considerably abridged.

  31. Those I found in the Gobi were considerably thicker at the base, there was a less degree of curve, and a shorter length of horn.

  32. The trials held at Rheims', says Captain Sykes, 'are considerably in advance of anything yet attempted.

  33. Promotion in both army and navy was slow before the war, so that a non-commissioned officer or petty officer was often a married man, considerably in advance of the age at which the most successful war pilots are made.

  34. Except in the grisaille windows to be described later, in which a definitely white effect is aimed at, the amount of colour used in proportion to the white glass is considerably greater than in succeeding periods.

  35. As the flesh colour has in many cases darkened considerably from the effects of time and weather, the effect of the brilliant whites of the eyes is somewhat weird and startling.

  36. Meanwhile Havelock and Monteath had been moving steadily forward, until halted by orders when considerably advanced.

  37. The walls were both high and thick, but they were considerably dilapidated and there were gaps and breaks in the bastions and parapet.

  38. Pete, considerably surprised, and peering about him keenly.

  39. This camp was gradually moved to Mudros, and in all, three parties were sent, and the lucky ones benefited considerably from the change.

  40. The cost had been heavy to us, but considerably heavier to the enemy.

  41. We were still full of fight, technically known as the "offensive spirit," and could have gone on considerably farther, but our communications were becoming precarious.

  42. We know that he returned home very considerably improved.

  43. There are considerably over a hundred songs and poems written during his stay at Ellisland, many of them of his finest.

  44. Mr. Gavin Hamilton was a kind and generous landlord, and the rent was only £90 a year; considerably lower than they had paid at Lochlea.

  45. The Yaudanchi on the upper Tule River also, according to Kroeber and to Latta, had 8 villages and covered considerably more territory than the Koyeti.

  46. With respect to size there is reason to believe that the settlements in this area, even in the early 1850's, were considerably larger than those described by Gifford for the central Miwok.

  47. If such a theory in any way represents the course of their decline and disappearance, then it also follows that the aboriginal population was considerably greater than the baptism number would lead one to suppose.

  48. The aboriginal number must have been considerably greater, let us say 750.

  49. Naturally these groups varied considerably in size, and concerning no single one of them can we be absolutely sure of the number of their people.

  50. In grain Butler was considerably ahead, but in roots Montgomery led.

  51. Have you traveled considerably through the North?

  52. The instances hereafter adduced will show that the combination and form of these ingredients are such as to promote not only its immediate action, but clearly to accelerate considerably the progress of vegetation.

  53. The season was unusually dry; and the manured portion suffered more from this cause than either of the others; the land being considerably more elevated, and a south exposure.

  54. If the soil be rather poor, a second dose at the time the corn first shows its silk, will add considerably to the yield in grain, if followed by rains, but little or nothing to the growth of stalk.

  55. Ptolemy's opinion as to the length of the Inhabited World was considerably modified in the minds of those writers who toward the end of the Middle Ages had been strongly impressed by the book of Marco Polo.

  56. After Alexander had led his army to Samarcand and to the river Hyphasis, the acquaintance of the Greeks with Asia was very considerably increased, and important routes of trade were established.

  57. The horns are short, thick at the base, considerably curved towards the tip, slightly compressed on one side, and in the natural state are rough.

  58. In form it very much resembles the Ox, or spayed heifer, being considerably larger than either the bull or the cow, having the horns very similar to the horns of an Ox.

  59. In this latter case, the paunch has become considerably larger than the other three cavities taken together.

  60. It is worthy of remark, that the American Bison has also retreated considerably to the north.

  61. The lines were considerably slighter than log-lines.

  62. I am very glad that the brute hadn't its full vigour, for it has hurt me considerably as it is," answered Digby.

  63. I doubt whether they will very much increase your weekly bills, and I am certain that they will assist to give the lads gentlemanly tastes, and assist me very considerably in managing them.

  64. They kept, however, considerably to the west of Osberton.

  65. He had just attained the mature age of nine years, and had hitherto in many respects been considerably spoilt.

  66. There were four or five other boys there as pupils, considerably older than he was.

  67. Opinions among the bigger fellows varied considerably as to his character, and how he was to be treated.

  68. But Mr. Marrapit, himself considerably perturbed, did not speak.

  69. As to the remainder of her letter--it considerably perturbed him.

  70. This woman nothing spared herself; in the result, at the end of two days, was considerably dejected.

  71. With considerably less confidence he repeated: "The Rose, uncle.

  72. He snapped his fingers; cavorted through the steps of a wild dance that considerably alarmed the noble cat that watched him.

  73. Descending to the dining-room upon this evening, her normal shrinking from the meal was considerably augmented.

  74. The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.

  75. After the dreadful loss of Runnygate everything had depended upon this appointment with its salary considerably above the average.

  76. The slim and tall young man who approached was that nephew George, whose coming into Mr. Marrapit's household had considerably disturbed Mr. Marrapit's peace.

  77. In the kitchens, the cottages, and the bar-parlours of Paltley Hill, Mr. Marrapit is considerably discussed.


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