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Example sentences for "proceed"

Lexicographically close words:
procedere; procedeth; procedural; procedure; procedures; proceede; proceeded; proceedeth; proceeding; proceedings
  1. And if a boy rushes through all that, there is always the calculus to fall back on, unless indeed you insist on his learning music, and proceed to hit him if he cannot tell you the year Beethoven was born.

  2. We revile them for it and proceed to make moral monsters of our own children.

  3. A quite reasonable state of things is practicable if we proceed on human assumptions and not on academic ones.

  4. All the trails were gone, and they had to proceed with extreme care, for fear of dislodging some rock and rolling down into the valley with it.

  5. They had to proceed with great care, for in spots the water was still running over the rocks and the footing was very slippery.

  6. It was to stop there for fifteen minutes and then proceed to Gardiner.

  7. The flooring, too, was irregular, and our hero had to proceed with care, for pitfalls were numerous and he had no desire to tumble into one of these.

  8. Here traveling was exceedingly dangerous and often they had to proceed on foot, for fear of going down into some hollow.

  9. But to proceed with my own story; I now ceased all at once to take much pleasure in the pursuits which formerly interested me, I yawned over Ab Gwilym, even as I now in my mind's eye perceive the reader yawning over the present pages.

  10. It is nearly finished; but I do not think I shall proceed with it; I begin to think the original somewhat dull.

  11. But the Danakil are not altogether ignorant of the virtues of the drug, and invariably recommended it for those of the horses that were unable to proceed from heat and exhaustion.

  12. Still at a distance from Ankober, His Majesty had resolved, in order to hasten the interview with his guests, to proceed at once to the capital, whither the English were invited to repair with all possible expedition.

  13. Three men and a woman, who understand how to deal with the Evil One, having assembled at the place appointed, proceed to perform the ceremony in a house newly swept.

  14. No sound was heard save the voice of the camel-driver, coaxing his stumbling beasts to proceed by the most endearing expressions.

  15. Northern Abyssinia was now in a more disturbed state than ever; and numerous youths who had attempted to proceed to Gondar for the purpose of being ordained, had been compelled to abandon the journey, and return to Ankober.

  16. NOTE 5 I have now given in the text the full name of this gallant and excellent man, and proceed to copy the account of his remarkable conversion, as related by Doctor Doddridge.

  17. And now let us proceed to breakfast, and think no more of this daft business.

  18. Having delivered this verdict with all solemnity, I must straightway proceed to hedge.

  19. Autos go slow" is the warning while on the Fenway in Boston the signs read--"Motor Vehicles, Proceed Slowly.

  20. Perhaps it is for the best, as we shall proceed sooner; besides, Gaboon lies almost on the Equator.

  21. It is very possible that on the 16th the fleet will receive instructions from Petersburg either to return, proceed to the East, or stay somewhere here until further orders.

  22. I saw it, and reported that she could proceed without danger, working her pump.

  23. John Ledyard, a corporal of marines, afterwards known as a traveller, volunteered to proceed with the messengers and discover who had sent the gift.

  24. But the latter vessel being damaged, the expedition returned to England, though Franklin wished to proceed alone.

  25. Since therefore he could not proceed farther to the south, he determined to stand back in search of a more genial clime.

  26. As the Court was at Barcelona, he felt inclined to go there in his caravel, but, considering her condition, he finally resolved to proceed by land.

  27. He was, however, anxious to proceed on his voyage of discovery, and supposing that he could trust his subordinates, he left ample instructions for their conduct.

  28. Parry was directed to proceed towards or into Hudson's Straits.

  29. The ease with which he had accomplished the two voyages already mentioned (to the Yenissei River) urged him to proceed with the expedition which he had been studying for years, the discovery of the North-East Passage.

  30. Here Diaz parted from his friends to proceed on his separate voyage.

  31. To proceed farther was impossible, and the ships' heads were therefore turned to the southward.

  32. The commander having consulted the officers of both ships, it was agreed that any further attempt to proceed in that direction would be useless.

  33. The first part of the scheme was soon abandoned, and Commodore Anson's squadron alone was ordered to proceed into the South Sea.

  34. They accordingly, proceed to "treat" other persons with the object of persuading them to do things calculated to benefit the person using the psychic power.

  35. In the instruction along the lines of distant mental healing, the student is taught to visualize the patient as strongly and clearly as possible, and to then proceed to make statements of health and strength.

  36. From the lower stages, you will be able to proceed to the higher.

  37. Then proceed to find small objects that have been concealed under other objects, such as a pocket-book beneath a sofa-cushion, etc.

  38. Then proceed to 'treat' this person just as if he were actually present.

  39. In preparing this series of lessons for students of Western lands, I have been compelled to proceed along lines exactly opposite to those which I would have chosen had these lessons been for students in India.

  40. But, remember always, you must proceed step by step, perfecting yourself at each step before proceeding to the next.

  41. Therefore, proceed by selecting an object and analyzing it by concentrated attention, taking one part after another, one by one, until you have analyzed and mastered the whole object.

  42. Before you proceed to develop the power to impress a particular idea or feeling upon the mind of another person, you should first acquire a positive mental atmosphere for yourself.

  43. There is no such thing as an absolute failure possible to anyone who will proceed intelligently, and will practice sufficiently.

  44. I shall now proceed to give the details regarding each one of these three great classes of methods inducing clairvoyant vision, or en rapport conditions with the astral plane.

  45. Then they proceed to more difficult objects, slowly and gradually, along well known principles of memory development.

  46. At this point the Moslems must have accomplished certain prayers, before they can climb the hill and proceed to visit the tomb.

  47. At last, on 31st August, a boat came near enough to the shore to make us a signal to proceed eastward over the rocks.

  48. In consequence of calms and light winds, we were 48 hours ere losing sight of land; and it was not till the 12th February we could proceed on our voyage.

  49. Twist the pairs of bobbins again as you did before beginning the wheel and then proceed with the plain ground.

  50. We shall now proceed to describe a series of bars and stitches, which, if carefully studied, will serve as a preparation for making all the finer kinds of laces described in the ensuing chapter.

  51. Cover up the lace as you proceed and put each length away as soon as it is ready in a blue paper bag, so as to keep the whole perfectly clean.

  52. Then knit the plain part of the foot, which should be as wide as the ankle, after which proceed to decrease for the toe, which should be a quarter the length of the whole foot.

  53. To repair ribbed surfaces consisting of alternate rows of plain and purl, proceed as follows: hold the article so that the row of purled stitches is exactly opposite the upper part.

  54. You begin, as before, by making the close darning stitches, and then proceed to the cross stitches.

  55. It is not of any great military importance, being merely an order for Howe to proceed at once to New York, taking with him certain officers of his staff, and placing a naval vessel at his disposal.

  56. Before we moved a mile my horse became so lame, I was obliged to dismount, and proceed on foot.

  57. I had no desire to proceed in either of these directions, but the walking was so much better that I turned to the left, hoping to find a trend eastward, as I knew the river swerved in that direction.

  58. As I proceed you will be convinced, I think, that only a true confidence in you would enable me to speak with such frankness.

  59. We may possibly read the favourite stanza twice, and feel reluctant to proceed further.

  60. John Quincy Adams, and Henry Clay, and Jonathan Russel and Bayard who were already abroad, were appointed Commissioners, to whom Gallatin was soon after added, to proceed to Gottenberg.

  61. Brown, in the mean time, was directed to take two thousand men and proceed to Sackett's Harbor, for the defence of our flotilla there, while young Scott was stationed at Buffalo.

  62. The latter ordered the regiment of horse, one thousand strong, to proceed by land to Detroit, while the rest of the army was embarked on board the vessels and set sail for Malden.

  63. But for fear of interruption let us first proceed a little way out of sight of the camp.

  64. In the present instance, plunder and bloodshed were to proceed hand in hand.

  65. They could then proceed on foot more softly and with more safety to themselves.

  66. Most of the Red Branch heroes appear in the Ultonian Cycle of legend, so that a statement of their names and relationships may be usefully placed here before we proceed to speak of their doings.

  67. When Ferrogan hears of them he weeps and cannot proceed till hours of the night have passed.

  68. The lord of the castle smiled, and bade him proceed as follows: He should take the road up the valley and through a forest till he came to a glade with a mound in the midst of it.

  69. Ingcel and his host now proceed to build a great cairn of stones, each man contributing one stone, so that there may be a memorial of the fight, and also a record of the number slain when each survivor removes his stone again.

  70. He found on arrival that the emigrant trains ran to Omaha, where all the lines met, and that beyond that he must proceed by the regular trains.

  71. Day by day the crashes of distant avalanches became more frequent, and they began to look forward to the time when they should be able to proceed on their journey.

  72. An arrangement was made with the Major at Fort Bridger for an escort under a subaltern officer to proceed with two waggons with the treasure to Denver.

  73. He was so anxious to proceed that he would have made no excuse, although he saw that he might find himself in a very difficult position.

  74. Upsets were therefore only the occasion for a hearty laugh; for it took but a few minutes to right the canoe, bale it out, and proceed on their way.

  75. First in order, then, we proceed to the ore-yard, which presents a very motley appearance.

  76. They were to call at the office at Wapping before they took boat to proceed down the river.

  77. The first stroke of four bells was just sounding when, having just reached the forecastle, he suddenly saw a bright light astern, followed by a loud roar, which he knew alone could proceed from the Malay proa.

  78. I will now, therefore, proceed at once to give a brief account of our journey, for the purpose of laying out a depot in the autumn, which occupied three weeks of very severe and harassing work.

  79. It had the effect, however, of confirming Captain Nares in his resolution to proceed to England.

  80. The "Discovery" had been afloat for some time, and was in perfect readiness to proceed to sea on the arrival of Beaumont and his party.

  81. As we proceed northwards the ice appears to be heavier and more formidable, and animal life seems to be getting more scarce.

  82. On these occasions they would be freed from the sledge, which after a time they would follow, when they would be reharnessed and proceed as if nothing had occurred.

  83. After Franceschini, who may be considered the Lanfranco of the Rosselli, or rather Florentine school, we proceed to Francesco Furini, who is its Guido and its Albano.

  84. Where there are letters he may proceed with still greater certainty.

  85. Resuming the subject of Florence, after the death of her great artist in 1336, I find painters had there prodigiously multiplied, as I shall presently, from undoubted testimony, proceed to prove.

  86. Towards the middle of the sixteenth century, when Michelangiolo, who survived the other great artists, was still living, a less auspicious era began; but we must proceed with this epoch.

  87. We shall here proceed with their history.

  88. The rest we refer to the note, in order to proceed without delay to names which may boast a better title to such a connexion.

  89. With similar lights we proceed to investigate the school and era of artists; and by a diligent examination of prints, drawings, and other relics belonging to the period, we at length determine the real author.

  90. We shall proceed to consider them, chiefly following the steps of Vincenzio Borghini, their contemporary; the author of Il Reposo, a dialogue worthy of perusal, both for the matter and the style.

  91. Those artists were the ornaments of the Florentine and Roman schools, from which I proceed to two others, the Sienese and Neapolitan.


  92. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "proceed" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    act; advance; arise; behave; carry; continue; cruel; drive; elapse; emanate; emerge; endure; ensue; expire; extend; fare; flit; flow; fly; function; get; glide; head; headway; hie; issue; journey; lapse; last; make; maneuver; march; move; operate; originate; pass; persevere; play; pour; practice; proceed; process; progress; push; react; repair; roll; run; serve; shape; slide; slip; spring; start; stem; step; stream; travel; work


    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    proceed against; proceed from; proceed further; proceeded against; proceeded down the river; proceeded from; proceeding from; proceeds from