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Example sentences for "rewrite"

Lexicographically close words:
rewle; rewme; reworked; reworking; rewound; rewrites; rewriting; rewritten; rewrote; reyn
  1. But it was not, I think, as a mere shifting of mental posture that Milton undertook to rewrite Robert Stephens; it was as part of his language training.

  2. Fast as his pen moved, events outstripped it, and he has to rewrite the Ready and easy way to suit their march.

  3. If your verses are not good, throw them away or rewrite them.

  4. In the articles above alluded to I separated the organic from the inorganic, and when I came to rewrite them, I found that this could not be done, and that I must reconstruct what I had written.

  5. Of course I had to rewrite it; it was very crude and too horrible.

  6. If I knew that I should see you and talk it over I should rewrite it and (original in hand) point out the reasons for each alteration--you would see them quickly enough when shown.

  7. Seventeen chapters of Otto are now drafted, and finding I was working through my voice and getting screechy, I have turned back again to rewrite the earlier part.

  8. The Story of a Lie I must rewrite entirely also, as it is too weak and ragged, yet is worth saving for the Admiral.

  9. But no: then I'll have to rewrite him; and then there will be the publishers, alas!

  10. After the essay had been read and discussed by Laura whose critical insight was much keener than Lucine's, the older girl settled herself to rewrite the article before evening.

  11. Rewrite on the same plan one of Poe's other detective stories, one of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes tales, Stevenson's Dr.

  12. Rewrite the Models in Section II on the plan of that in Section V.

  13. Require them to rewrite themes until they are perfect in technique, but do not bother too much to point out their errors.

  14. The fact that this combination of qualities is so rare leads many papers to employ special rewrite men whose business it is to put into good English the raw material furnished by the news-gatherer.

  15. If I find time I shall, perhaps, rewrite the whole, and put it on the stage.

  16. Consider: for two long years he had done nothing but cast, recast, write, rewrite this play.

  17. I shall then, perhaps, recast and rewrite the play from beginning to end.

  18. I'd like to rewrite them," Hugh said softly.

  19. You can rewrite these themes if you want to," Henley went on.

  20. Well, if he wants to get any out, he'd better call in somebody to rewrite it.

  21. If Wally was really going to rewrite the play, they would be thrown together.

  22. You'll have to rewrite it from end to end.

  23. After looking at the letter again he resumed: "I believe you are right about that; I will rewrite the letter, omitting the objectionable clause.

  24. Perhaps when you come to rewrite the letter you will see that its tone is as unjust as any words could possibly be.

  25. It is little more than a rewrite of the speech which Dr.

  26. With the carbon system it is necessary to rewrite the letter; with the copier, the copies can be obtained any time before the letter is mailed.

  27. If the rate on a certain article is given, and the classification of that article is given, should the classification of that article be changed, it would be necessary to rewrite the entire index.

  28. To the stenographer it is well to say, "If you find it impossible to make a neat correction, rewrite the letter.

  29. May we not learn some day to rewrite our histories, when they touch upon these things too?

  30. Rewrite it, separating it thus, c up, and let the pupils make an effort to sound the parts alone.

  31. Rewrite these words in the order in which they would occur in the dictionary.

  32. Rewrite the sentences given above, substituting correct English for the slang words or expressions.

  33. Rewrite the following so that you will have in each instance a quotation within a quotation.

  34. Rewrite the following sentences, putting in the quotation marks.

  35. Rewrite the following, using two or more similes or metaphors:-- The first snow came.

  36. Rewrite the following, changing the similes and metaphors to plain language.

  37. I replied, refusing this permission, but saying that she should rewrite her own part sufficiently to leave mine out, and should not call it the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic.

  38. I shall try to rewrite much of the Essay.

  39. Right: He had to rewrite several pages, thus experiencing a great deal of trouble.

  40. Compare the following: Wrong: He had to rewrite several pages, thus causing him a great deal of trouble.

  41. Right: He had to rewrite several pages, and was thus caused a great deal of trouble.

  42. I'll have to rewrite it to-night and from memory, too.

  43. It did occur to me that you might be able to rewrite that particular theme from memory.

  44. I advise you to rewrite it," he answered.

  45. It is always a futile task to rewrite history.

  46. Now don't blame DeWitt or the rewrite man," said Mr. Parker, smiling.

  47. Now and then the rewrite man broke into the narrative to ask a question.

  48. Why, I told that rewrite man enough to fill at least a column!

  49. After you have read it over a number of times, close the book and rewrite the poem in prose in your own language.

  50. Rewrite the passages which please you most and then compare your version with the author's and see if you really grasped his meaning.

  51. Rewrite these into a paragraph, making as well written a paragraph as you possibly can: One hundred years ago the workers fought for universal education.

  52. Rewrite the sentences using the proper relative pronouns and conjunctions.

  53. Exercise 2 Rewrite the following simple sentences, using conjunctions to avoid a repetition of the same subject and predicate.

  54. When you have finished your study of this question, rewrite it from memory and then compare your version with the original version.

  55. Rewrite these sentences and if possible change these words used in absolute construction into equivalent adverb phrases or clauses.

  56. Occasionally, however, we are in a hurry and our time is too limited to rewrite an entire letter because of the omission of a single letter or word so we can insert it by the use of the caret.

  57. Rewrite it several times until you have a well-written version of this poem.

  58. Rewrite the following compound sentences, making of each sentence two simple sentences: The birds are singing and spring is here.

  59. Rewrite them, placing the elements in their logical order.

  60. If you find it difficult to determine the subject and the verb or verb phrase in an interrogative sentence, rewrite the sentence in the assertive form, and you will find it easier to analyze.

  61. When we rewrite this sentence we have, Millions of modern men do live more miserably than the cave-man lived.

  62. Rewrite these sentences, placing these words, phrases and clauses in their natural order and omit the commas.

  63. Exercise 1 Rewrite the following sentences, writing in separate sentences the clauses that are united by the conjunctions: 1.

  64. But I have not yet been able to rewrite the two special pieces which, as you said, so badly wanted it; it is hard work to rewrite passages in proof; and the easiest work is still hard to me.

  65. He told her that she must rewrite the whole thing before publishing it.

  66. Sutherland, who had submitted a draft for Miss Nightingale to rewrite in her own language, "that this is the most important contribution you have made to the question.

  67. He wished her to do something with her "Suggestions," but to rewrite them in a more connected form and a gentler mood, and he sometimes gave hints for an irony less bitter than hers.


  68. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "rewrite" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    amend; amendment; copy; correct; correction; draft; edit; emend; engross; inscribe; paraphrase; pen; pencil; recension; record; rectification; rectify; rescript; revise; revision; rewrite; scribe; scroll; trace; transcribe; translate; translation; type; write