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Example sentences for "pretty sight"

  • It was a pretty sight to see as we walked upon the sands when the tide was low, perhaps a hundred people bathing about a quarter of a mile distant from us.

  • Indeed, it was a pretty sight to see those little creatures, playing about like so many fairies in that lovely green place.

  • The fishermen are all asleep, but the boats are a pretty sight, when they can be seen through the fog.

  • Yes, it was a pretty sight, had there been any one there to see it.

  • Yes, it was a pretty sight, and whichever way I may tip my glass, I see no prettier sight than this garden, in the spring of the year.

  • It was a pretty sight--Mark and the babe!

  • It was a pretty sight, that family assembled to worship in the little chapel, where a couple of wax-candles threw a mild faint light on the figures kneeling there.

  • Yes, my dear, I wouldn't lose such a pretty sight.

  • It was a pretty sight, the grey, quiet water, the strips of yellow sand, and the cliff covered with grass and flowers.

  • It was a pretty sight to see that congregation gathering on the village green.

  • At sunset from the lawn of Fair-Oaks there was a pretty sight: it and the opposite park of Clavering were in the habit of putting on a rich golden tinge, which became them both wonderfully.

  • A pretty sight it was to see the fair mistress of Castlewood, her little daughter at her knee, and her domestics gathered around her, reading the Morning Prayer of the English Church.

  • Sometimes a country wedding passed, and that was always a pretty sight.

  • Everyone joined in saying it, and it was a pretty sight to see the little creatures bowing their curly heads and lisping out the words they knew so well.

  • It was a pretty sight to see the rosy-faced little maid sitting between the two old ladies, listening dutifully to their instructions, and cheering the lessons with her lively chatter and blithe laugh.

  • It was a pretty sight to see the one earnest, sweet-faced girl among the flock of tall lads, trying to understand, to help and please them with a patient affection that worked many a small miracle unperceived.

  • Every one joined in saying it, and it was a pretty sight to see the little creatures bowing their curly heads and lisping out the words they knew so well.

  • Children all love this little church, and it is a pretty sight to see them marching through its portals two and two.

  • It was a pretty sight to see the daily improvement in her person, even to me, poor envious girl that I was.

  • It was a pretty sight to see the remainder of the candles lighted; and so it was to see the musicians come up from under the stage.

  • It must have been a pretty sight to see the fondness of this pet bird for the kind friend who had saved its life.

  • Illustration: "It was indeed a pretty sight to me!

  • It is a pretty sight, and there are always a good many people waiting in the Faubourg St. Honore to see the carriages.

  • The staircase was a pretty sight, covered with a red carpet, tapestries on the walls, and quantities of pretty women of all nationalities grouped on the steps.

  • It was a pretty sight, the house crowded with women beautifully dressed and wearing fine jewels which showed very little, the decoration of the house being very elaborate.

  • It was a pretty sight as they all filed off in long columns, music playing and flags flying, and always little groups of Cossacks tearing all over the place.

  • As we came back it was really a pretty sight, all the cafes, casinos, etc.

  • It was a pretty sight to see the children bowing and curtseying low to their parents.

  • The meet was at Middleton Park, Lord Jersey's fine place, and the park was a pretty sight as we drove up.


  • The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "pretty sight" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.


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