He would grade his men, be the sole judge and arbiter of their qualifications, and even of their proper wages.
The Society of American Sandwich Artists, with the aid of those who have made New York what it is, pledges itself to see to it that the meals find the proper bellies.
Then the words he had not heard indented the proper spot on his brain and he became a kindly bank cashier once more.
Hendrik could now gather together his various impulses and thoughts and motives and arrange them in their proper sequence, as great men do, to make easier the work of the historian.
As the weedy character of the waters rendered the proper playing of a bass difficult or ineffectual, the short, stiff rod proved itself capable of rapidly reeling in the fish, willy nilly.
To make haste slowly is the wise and proper thing in wading a stream.
The proper identification of the two fishes is really easier than to distinguish between the two species of black bass, or to differentiate a pike from a pickerel.
It is one of the best fishes to introduce to new waters where the proper conditions exist, but should never, for obvious reasons, be planted in the same waters with any species of trout.
As the reel originated in England, it is to be presumed that the manufacturers and anglers of that country know its proper position on the rod.
At a time when the British prisoners were without proper clothing, the British Government sent me uniforms, overcoats, etc.
At Ruhleben there was a hospital which in spite of many representations was never in proper shape.
Before sending any of them to Munich I invariably telegraphed our Consul there to notify the Munich police so that proper protection could be provided at the railway station.
Germans in the United States and Americans in Germany shall be free to leave the country of their residence within the times and by the routes that shall be assigned to them by the proper authorities.
Gertrude Ellis, who spent much of her time with her aunt in New York and who had a proper care for her person, thought it a ridiculous pose for Nancy not to have something done about her freckles.
It was disconcerting, therefore, to be eyed by these young men as though he were a too strange bird who had somehow wandered into the zoo proper instead of staying, where he belonged, in the aviary.
French Pete went forward to launch the sea-anchor himself, leaving it to 'Frisco Kid to put the helm down at the proper moment and run into the wind.
When they had reached the bottom, and were dragging with the proper length of line out, they checked her speed quite noticeably.
There is no trouble about the birds thriving in a settled community, if the properterritory is set apart for their use, and proper protection given.
You keep up the call and tease at proper intervals until sufficient zeal is restored, which can be determined by the vigor of his gobble; then do not call any more, no matter what he does.
The most finished and complete tea-goer, if he behaves anywhere else as he does at an afternoon tea, creates more widely the same unfavorable impression that he creates, in his own proper sphere, on me.
If the animal is to have a proper ration, we must bear in mind what the animal needs in order to be best nourished.
This solution may be kept in stock and diluted to the proper strength as needed.
We should exercise fully as much care in selecting proper individuals from which to make a cutting or a layer as we do in selecting a proper animal to breed from.
One-half pint of formalin to fifteen gallons of water makes a proper solution.
WOOD LOT After proper treatment] The handling of forests is a business just as the growing of corn is a business.
The growing of lowland rice is considerably more difficult and includes the necessity of flooding the fields with water at proper times.
Often soils sour because they are not well drained or because, from lack of proper tillage, air cannot make its way into the soil.
The sweet-potato vine makes a fair quality of hay and with proper precaution may be used for ensilage.
By good tillage and proper fertilization it may be forced to grow rather bountifully on poor sandy and clay loams.
The proper size for a bird-room is easily remembered.
THE DAIRY COW Success in dairy farming depends largely upon the proper feeding of stock.
The proper height of heading for different fruits varies.
The object of pruning is to give the tree proper shape and to promote fruit-bearing.
Chang, forgetting, in his astonishment, the proper forms of inquiry.
If she has said it is decreed she should come back to life, we have only to go and open her tomb, while here my disciples will sing the proper chapters of the Book.
They used but one rocker, and have no doubt that they could have done much better with proper appliances.
Tis true, indeed--with properemphasis and proper art and proper intonation.
I know of nothing more proper to send by way of return than a flock of geese.
He assumed what seemed to him the proper pose for the royal Dane.
His lordship chuckled as he bethought him how cleverly he had managed that his Majesty be under the proper influence.
Always keep an eye on the 'grub,' especially the bacon, for the dogs are like so many ravenous wolves, and it is not considered just the proper thing to be left without anything to eat in this frostbitten land.
What would you consider the proper outfit for a miner in starting out?
It isproper to say that at Alexander's we began to see what this pleasant and fruitful country might be, and will be, with thrift and intelligent farming.
Mischief is your proper element--your food, your repose, your luxury.
With proper abatement for the falconer's love of gossip," said the Proprietary, "he told you true.
Whilst this conference was held, the crone had prepared their evening meal, which being now ready, Rob was lifted upon a low platform that brought him to the proper level with the table, where he was able to help himself.
The revenue hath its proper friends, and we should neither meddle nor make.
In his endeavour to illustrate these passages in the annals of the state, it is proper for him to say that he has aimed to perform his task with historical fidelity.
The lack of proper music was the only drawback to this occasion.
Because you don't get the proper focus," explained young Jack.
I only want to remind you of your proper place here so fall back, Signor Italiano, and learn to be more respectful in your bearing.
Harry Girdwood protested that he held Mr. Mole in far too much respect to essay any thing like coming the ancient military, or indeed anything else which might be construed into want of proper feeling.
I am very glad of it, for I shall be able to restore this to its proper owner.
I have always heard that that is the proper thing to do.
School is not like home where you can be sure a piece sent to the laundry will have proper attention.
Chain stitch] Too much emphasis cannot be placed upon the importance of the position of the hands when working, and the firmness of the stitches, as the work is, at once, better and more even when the proper position is maintained.
We have now finished with the sleeve until the waist properis ready.
It is a good thing when working a piece of lace to pick out one stitch for filling in the background; then the designproper can be as fancy as desired.
I hope Violet will show a proper amount of sense and self-respect," concluded Mrs Selwood, in a tone which seemed to convey that the hope was but a forlorn one.
For the broad, reflective mind of Marian Selwood, though possessing its proper share of pride, held no corner wherein might lurk the meaner vice of envy.
Was it not your duty, as a soldier of honour, to obey your chief's orders, and to give yourself up to the proper authorities?
I had no means of telling the time, but the jailer apparently wakened me earlier than usual, and I was led into a room where, instead of the usual bread and water, a proper breakfast was laid.
The colonel rattled on in his lively strain, passed the men on to the proper authorities, stopped here and there to joke with his friends, and then took me back to the regiment, where we joined the other officers at their evening meal.
He had been badly wounded, and his proper place was in the hospital; but, like a stanch friend, he had come directly his hurts were dressed to share my grief.
However, though he was by far the better master of the sword, I knew the more of horsemanship, and by swerving aside at the proper moment, caused his stroke to fail.
As Rakoczy rightly said, on a campaign there is nothing like being a day in advance of your proper meals.
By this time there was no mistaking the fact that the city proper was completely in the hands of the insurgents.
Even now the pain I felt was more like that caused by a horrid nightmare than by a proper understanding of the truth.
It was not, however, a work of haste, for Mason had contemplated for a long time the proper form of government.
This time, committees in each county were to takeproper steps to see that the terms of the association were abided by.
It sought to legalize its control by providing for the proper election of its members.
And I'm sure it is not proper for her at any time, such a young lady as she is, over all those inconvenient stiles.
If the machine is large, the perforated cylinder has four handles for the purpose of easy taking it out and in by a pulley and rope suspended over its centre at a proper height.
These measures being taken, the top of the cask should be furnished with the proper baits, in order to induce the marauders to repeat their visits.
Now I thought much of my good works, and at the same time was doubtful of my being a proper object to receive the sacrament; I was full of meditation till the day of examining.
