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Example sentences for "seeing"

Lexicographically close words:
seedsmen; seedtime; seedy; seegar; seein; seeinge; seek; seeke; seeked; seeker
  1. Then Xerxes groaned, seeing the gulf unclose Of grief below him; for his throne was raised High in the sight of all by the sea-shore.

  2. Seeing of what use Grifonetto by his wealth and name might be to them, they did all they could to persuade him to join their conjuration.

  3. Meanwhile we ordered supper, and had the satisfaction of seeing set upon the board a huge red flask of vino nobile.

  4. The whole church trembled, hearing the strange subtle music vibrate in the dome, and seeing the Pope with his own hands lift Christ's body from the altar and present it to the people.

  5. How this was accomplished we know not; but forms of canonisation must have been in common usage, seeing that emperors and members of the Imperial family received the honour in due course.

  6. This ought not to be otherwise, seeing what a peculiar sympathy with the monastic institution is required to make these cloisters comprehensible.

  7. Isn't it a wonder she's not filled with talk of him after seeing him to-day?

  8. ANNE (putting her hands on James' shoulders) Maybe we won't have a chance of seeing each other after all.

  9. The grandfather is seeing about your job.

  10. MAIRE Well, you'll be seeing him to-night.

  11. I'm leaving this house behind me; and maybe the time will come when I'll be climbing the hills and seeing this little house with the tears in my eyes.

  12. And instead of bare roads and market-towns, to be seeing streets, and crowds, and theaters.

  13. But at that moment I was not in the mood to appreciate this form of humor, until one of them, seeing I was pretty uncomfortable, gave me an injection of morphia.

  14. I reported next morning that the only chance of seeing what it was was to go out in the daytime; and it was suspicious enough to justify the risk.

  15. Well, we left England and for an eternity sailed south, seeing land only on one day and smelling it for a week.

  16. Hammock sleeping was not new to me, so I got a good deal of fun seeing the early-to-bedders climb in one side of their hammock, only to fall out the other, and very few could manipulate their blankets.

  17. He had lived in a boundary hut for twenty years, only seeing another human being once a month, when his rations were brought from the head station.

  18. The Bendigo show committee must have faced them that way so that the sun and weather would be right in the eyes of the onlookers and prevent them seeing any "crook riding" or "running dead," etc.

  19. Seeing the reinforcements coming up in battle array they quickly retired, chanting a death song, for they had lost fully fifty men in killed and wounded.

  20. As he spoke, the redskins looked carefully at the men of the frontier, and, seeing them well armed and ready for business, decided not to attack.

  21. Seeing that the red men were now peaceful, McLellan ordered his own followers to advance up the river, but he was soon surprised by seeing another band of Indians, who rode along the bank of the stream but seemed to be friendly.

  22. He was also much disconcerted by the actions of one hundred of his redskin allies, who, seeing the boldness of the frontiersmen, immediately transferred their allegiance to them and were anxious to join in the assault upon the post.

  23. Seeing that it was now impossible to get them, the savages fired a parting volley and retired.

  24. Instead of seeing a great body of men debouch from the fort, preceded by a brilliant staff, out marched a few ragged militiamen headed by Captain Helm, with one solitary private.

  25. The Arickara chief had discharged his last arrow, and, seeing that it was too late to fly, wheeled and faced his antagonist.

  26. The redskins scattered like quail, but, seeing the superiority of their own force, soon rallied.

  27. Seeing this, the other Comanches retreated and left the little band to plod on alone.

  28. Wallace raised his gun to fire, but, seeing that the poor redskin was afraid, he lowered his piece.

  29. Seeing that he was unable to hold the allegiance of his own red adherents, the once bold Hamilton decided upon capitulation.

  30. The early numbers of the work had some of the Penny Magazine character: no one can look at the pictures of the Abbot and Abbess in their robes without seeing this.

  31. Seeing all that I see, I am not prepared to go the length of a friend of mine who, after reading a good specimen of the lower reviewing, exclaimed--Oh!

  32. I was always exceedingly satisfied with the manner in which my articles appeared, without my seeing proof.

  33. Persons often incautiously put their names without seeing the character of a document, because they coincide in its opinions.

  34. Of course the expression changed, but not quickly enough to prevent Aspatria seeing that her visit was inopportune.

  35. There is a decorous naughtiness and a stimulating sense of danger about seeing Aspatria, that must be a thorough enjoyment to Ulfar.

  36. Though I had opportunities of seeing many persons who had closely observed the confederated Caribs, I could not learn whether the marirris belong to a particular caste.

  37. I never had an opportunity of seeing and measuring any* of which the diameter had attained 90 degrees.

  38. The traveller experiences new sensations; and, like the Llanero, he enjoys the happiness of seeing well around him.

  39. We have been out driving, and did not wish to pass through Oberstein without seeing you.

  40. A few weeks ago I had the honour in the city of seeing Fraeulein Alice Nordheim, and of being hastily presented to her as she was getting into the carriage with you.

  41. I had such a dread of seeing you a fine lady," he said, simply.

  42. Therefore we shall have an opportunity of seeing each other again, for I must go to Heilborn next week.

  43. A sight-seeing electric car will take one forty miles through alfalfa fields and orchards where the results of irrigation are displayed.

  44. One can pass the entire summer on Puget Sound without seeing a bit of rough weather.

  45. Seeing his pitiable state, the maiden hastened to give him a drink.

  46. Meanwhile Lohengrin, seeing that Elsa was in the arms of her brother, entered the boat, whose chains were seized by the tiny dove.

  47. Brangeane had noticed Melot's manner and warned her mistress against him, but Isolde was intent upon nothing else than seeing Tristan again.

  48. At his right hand came the Knight of the Swan, who seeing the commotion stepped quickly forward to Elsa's side.

  49. Then Parsifal rose to his feet, and seeing love and joy in the old man's face he opened his arms and the two embraced right gladly.

  50. Then seeing that the people, as well as Beckmesser, were interested in what he had to say, he turned to them and told them the true history of the song--how that a young knight had composed and sung it to him only that morning.

  51. But he only said, "I should like much to see the fair Brunhilde; but if I could not pierce the flame, how could I persuade Siegfried to do so in my stead, seeing this is his own quest?

  52. She knew now that it was the love potion she and Tristan had swallowed, and so violent was her passion that she felt she could not live without seeing him.

  53. His vanity had led him to come after his new shoes, if perchance they were ready; and now seeing that the shop was empty he began to prowl about to see what he might discover.

  54. She had been accustomed, all her life, to much attention and to seeing her lightest wish obeyed.

  55. He was known far and wide as the Flying Dutchman, and in the gloom of some gathering storm seamen spoke of seeing his pale face peering anxiously over the low prow of his black ship, seeking a way around the Cape of Good Hope.

  56. Then seeing no further bar to his progress, he ran lightly up the rough pathway.

  57. He was both startled and provoked, but seeing the captain on shore he now addressed him through a speaking trumpet.

  58. Seeing that her services were not required, Louise de Lafayette, pensive and silent, stole away to the balcony outside the windows.

  59. She hoped that, seeing her evident perplexity, Lauzun would have helped her.

  60. Your highness—permit me," pursues the notary, not seeing him.

  61. Then, seeing the stony gaze of the imperturbable Marquise fixed upon her, she composes herself, and awaits her reply with more calmness.

  62. Louis, seeing that Morel is about to cast himself on his knees before him, by a stern gesture forbade it.

  63. The all-seeing eyes of the Cardinal were fixed upon him; he did not speak, but watched his master.

  64. The Archbishop d'Auch, seeing her condition, told her plainly that the doctor despaired of her life.

  65. He did, madame," rejoins D'Artagnan with secret exultation at seeing how the bait is swallowed.

  66. It was at last recognized that a student could no more learn science effectively by seeing some one else perform an experiment than he could learn to draw effectively by seeing some one else make a sketch.

  67. But, what is more precious to them, they are sufficiently trained to be able to look at new objects with a truly "seeing eye.

  68. Illustrations of such seeing "with the mind's eye" are not far to seek.

  69. So far the comparison is helpful; but while the camera takes a picture whenever and wherever the plate happens to be exposed, the complete act of seeing requires some co-operation on the part of the mind.

  70. These illustrations show conclusively that seeing is not wholly an objective matter depending upon what there is to be seen, but is very considerably a subjective matter depending upon the eye that sees.

  71. I invented the word after seeing Miss Pix.

  72. Just before evening came, when the courteous breeze folded its light fans fell asleep, we left this field behind, and, seeing all clear ahead, supposed the whole had been passed.

  73. Since seeing the former berg, we had heard many tales of the danger of approaching them.

  74. Seeing that it was expected of him, he occasionally made use of it; in protest against it she threw herself, and threw Miranda, with increased fervour, into the Intimate Contact with the People.

  75. Tommy turned and faced her, pondering, looking at her from under gloomy brows, seeing how she had sunk her chin on to one clenched hand, and was looking down at the pennies on the floor sombrely.

  76. The three, seeing her, hailed her with some effusion, and joined her at her table.

  77. Do you remember, mother, you said something about my seeing after him, more or less, when he went to school?

  78. Across the gulf of months Betty met the direct, far-seeing look, which took in all and gave out nothing.

  79. Being shut into dark, narrow paths prevents one from seeing anything outside--the daylight and all the other roads.

  80. He was seeing the pinched look round Betty's lips, the strained heaviness of her eyes.

  81. Over her far-seeing grey eyes her fair brows often puckered thoughtfully, as if they strove to discern.

  82. I called upon him, sending to him my card, apologising for doing so without an introduction, and excusing myself by saying that I did not like to pass through the territory without seeing a man of whom I had heard so much.

  83. In this way I had an opportunity of seeing a considerable portion of Great Britain, with a minuteness which few have enjoyed.

  84. Need I make a list of such, seeing that it would contain the names of those who have been greatest in the art of British novel-writing?

  85. And then, why should I live at Waltham Cross now, seeing that I had fixed on that place in reference to the Post Office?

  86. But he was a man who, seeing clearly what was before him, would not realise the possibility of shifting views.

  87. I stated my name and official position, and the fact that opportunities had been given me of seeing the poorhouses in Ireland, and of making myself acquainted with the circumstances of the time.

  88. While I was in the stable, seeing to the putting up of the horses, my son went off like a robber, and the servant was unable to tell me what had become of him.

  89. With such a sample of his cardinal virtues, some persist in asking why the good silversmith remained as unmarried as an oyster, seeing that these properties of nature are of good use in all places.

  90. Seeing she was so beautiful, Nicole Beaupertuys, the king's mistress, gave her a hundred gold crowns to go to Orleans, in order to see if the colour of the Loire was the same there as at Portillon.

  91. You are joking, after the French fashion, Sir Knight, seeing that the king's devotion to me does not extend beyond a short prayer a week.

  92. Montsoreau, seeing the preparations for the final ceremony, threw himself at the king's feet, to obtain the pardon of him who was his mortal enemy, at which the king was much moved.

  93. The good silversmith could neither eat nor drink, but closed his workshop, possessed of this girl, thinking of nothing but this girl, seeing everywhere the girl; everything to him being to possess this girl.

  94. Seeing which, they thought that it was all over with the poor madman.

  95. A young noble of the court perceived her one day when she was crossing the water in the glare of the noonday sun, which lit up her ample charms, and seeing her, asked who she was.

  96. At this time the three pilgrims came to this said Avignon to their injury, seeing that it was widowed of the pope.

  97. And seeing what are the conditions of nobility, he was always on the high road to it, because he did nothing except according to his fancy, and lived nobly without labour.

  98. And this is of higher advantage to the State and to the abbey than your stones, however beautiful they be, seeing that we have treasure wherewith to buy rare jewels, and that no treasure can establish customs and laws.

  99. At other times she would visit the churches, as she was particularly fond of seeing historical paintings.

  100. Terrified at seeing him so near death, and yet so ill prepared for it, his daughter sat by his bed, oppressed by the keenest anguish, which her piety increased.

  101. The gulls and rooks are jealous of them, possibly seeing in this measured movement some imagined superiority, for they occasionally buffet them as they fly.

  102. The house is worth seeing on its own account, for it has a massive carved oak staircase--alas, thickly overlaid with varnish, and some moulded ceilings unusual in an inn.

  103. But with the castle we have not exhausted by any means all that is worth seeing here.

  104. Seeing the others even more frightened than himself filled Burl with a wholly unwarranted courage.

  105. A small boy of the tribe had breathlessly told of seeing a hunting-spider killed by the red dust.

  106. While day still held fully bright, the bobbing rafts went whirling through a narrow pass with sheer walls that rose beyond all seeing in the mist.

  107. But seeing her anguish, he took pity on her.

  108. The poor girl shuddered at the thought of seeing Chanlouineau again, but the idea of refusing never once occurred to her.

  109. His emotion on seeing me was the remnant of an emotion which she had awakened.

  110. Seeing his father prostrate on the ground, the young man thought he was intoxicated, and tried to lift him and carry him into the house, but the old poacher begged him to desist.

  111. Lacheneur paused once more, and seeing that even this sinister prophecy produced no impression on the baron, he pressed his hand as if to bid him an eternal farewell, and opened the door to admit the Marquis de Sairmeuse.

  112. Seeing the keys on the mantelpiece, he seized them, and endeavoured to find one that would fit the lock of the casket.

  113. Then seeing that the duke was about to offer some fresh objections, Martial earnestly added: “Pray don’t forget the danger that threatens us, nor the little time that is left us.

  114. He perceived that Marie-Anne’s eyes beamed with joy on seeing him again, and could not help thinking he should win her yet.

  115. Seeing Blanche in turn, the old rascal would have fled into the cover, but before he could do so she had called to him: “Eh, Father Chupin!

  116. Seeing Lee, she smiled and waved a hand almost negligently; but Gregory, at his presence, grew visibly embarrassed; he almost stopped.

  117. It was strange--seeing her there; while, in fact, she was in New York with far different things occupying her thoughts.

  118. It is not, therefore, against the benefits of seeing the world I would inveigh--it is rather against the general application of the practice to the whole class of our countrymen and countrywomen who swarm on the continent.

  119. Mr. Trenholm, seeing Mr. Memminger abused for issuing too much paper money, seems likely to fall into the opposite error of printing too little, leaving hundreds of millions of indebtedness unpaid.

  120. North Carolina), and, seeing what was desired, Gen.

  121. His death was probably occasioned by a surfeit of meat which his mistress obtained unexpectedly, seeing it fall in the street, and sending a servant for it.

  122. Preston, Superintendent of the Bureau of Conscription, resigned upon seeing Gen.

  123. So far from seeing too dimly, as in the case of perplexed obscurity, their defect is the very reverse; they see too clearly; and fancy that others see as clearly as themselves.

  124. But originally they tended towards no such acceptations, nor could have done so; seeing that the ancients had no avenue opened to them through which the profound idea of sin would have been even dimly intelligible.

  125. On this occasion Paulina had the gratification of seeing the public respect offered in the most marked manner to her lover.

  126. It was on the last day of August, after he had ridden many long and weary miles without seeing a single trace of man, that the prince suddenly discovered, at the foot of a high mountain, this lone tent of reindeer skin.

  127. I'm very fond of seeing sights, But how shall I get there?


  128. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "seeing" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    because; being; ceiling; clarity; considering; definition; discernment; evidence; eye; eyeball; eyesight; horizon; ken; now; ocular; optic; perception; perspicacity; perspicuity; plainness; prominence; purview; range; scope; sensitive; sight; since; sweep; visible; vision; visual; whereas


    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    seeing her; seeing him; seeing nothing; seeing that; seeing the; seeing their; seeing them; seeing things; seeing this; seeing what; seeing you