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Example sentences for "signs"

Lexicographically close words:
signoras; signorina; signorino; signpost; signposts; signum; sigue; siguen; siguiendo; siguiente
  1. I heard words of sorrow and words of utter love, and I saw signs of shame, and looks of rapture, and attitudes of peace and eager hope.

  2. This time, as before, he looked into my face with signs of pleasure or of pity, or of both, and made as if he would caress me.

  3. I regarded it as one regards a beard, or a waistcoat,--simple signs of the variation of species.

  4. I was delayed in passing them, and as I stepped back to change my course I saw that one of them was speaking earnestly, and that her eyes showed signs of weeping.

  5. Signs of wonderful fertility in the fields of maize and barley along the roadside.

  6. It is curious that these latter resemblances (as far as I have been able to investigate the subject) disappear in the signs of the Yucatan calendar, though its arrangement is precisely that of the Mexican.

  7. By the time the evening had fairly begun to close in upon us, we crossed the crest of a hill and had a dim view of a valley below us, but there were no signs of Chalma or its convent.

  8. The signs of the days and years were represented, for convenience sake, by different animals, and objects, like the signs of the Zodiac which we still retain.

  9. Not only are the Mexican and Asiatic systems alike in the singular principle they go upon, but there are resemblances in the signs used that seem too close for chance.

  10. But they went out and made proclamation everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming their Message by the signs which accompanied it.

  11. And signs shall attend those who believe, even such as these.

  12. A good dynamite should not, under these conditions, show any signs of exudation, even after weeks.

  13. She thrilled at first sight of him, and her cheeks burned; but her quick eye took in all the signs of his distress, and she sat quiet, and watched him coolly.

  14. I confess to great regret that we, who are now in our prime, had so little joy and action in connection with our early religious impressions, and wish better things for our children, and delight to see the signs of amendment.

  15. Again I waited for Phil; but since he showed no signs of piping up I was obliged to spin the yarn, for it would never have done to keep the captain waiting.

  16. When this last order was given, we had signs of serious trouble.

  17. But for Phil, the villain would have succeeded in stabbing Master Hackett in the back while the two were locked in each other's embrace; but once his weapon was taken from him, the scoundrel showed signs of submission.

  18. Though they made signs to us to take them on board, we did not stop, but renounced the pleasure of more closely observing these interesting people.

  19. The camels were for the first time showing signs of collapse; and little wonder; they had gone eight days without a drink, and their load, since the last of the horses had succumbed, had been unduly heavy.

  20. We had not as yet seen any signs of surface opal formations, and of course had no intention of sinking shafts to investigate, in the heart of such a desert.

  21. The thick blackness of night was rapidly closing over, and the storm showed no signs of diminishing; so we obtained what timber we could from the tree-tops, and stored it in our shelter to feed the feeble fire through the long dreary night.

  22. For two days we crossed this disheartening waste, fearing greatly for the safety of the horses, which showed signs of collapse.

  23. Not only this, but all bad methods which he has fallen into will be fallen into again and again, as there are no warning signs to keep him out of them.

  24. Ay, sure; but these are signs of His will.

  25. Even unconscious as she was, Jael's brain and body began to show some signs they were not quite impervious to the strange magnetic power which besieged them so closely.

  26. Instead of that she appeared late, with cheeks rather pale, and signs of trouble under her fair eyes.

  27. She leaned her chin upon her hand, and her face and brow showed signs of intellectual power no one had ever observed in them before.

  28. Henry said nothing, but the signs of giving way were manifest in him, so manifest that Mrs. Little became quite impatient for the doctor's arrival to crown all.

  29. His face showed no signs of intelligence in any feature save his eyes, and they were expressive of the wildest and most unbounded astonishment.

  30. The black boy peered into one chamber after another, but saw no signs of them, only the stillness of death over all.

  31. The Major was the first who showed signs of consciousness, for I verily believe that one half of the company at least believed him to be a ghost.

  32. I thought they had chosen a strange place for their habitation, as there appeared no signs of a watercourse near it.

  33. But there must be some sort of truth in it, for it comes from the old hands, and shows a little more signs of imagination than you would expect from them.

  34. They formed at once, and came forward at a smart pace, looking so numerous, with thousands of the native allies swarming about them, that the Mexicans again showed signs of losing heart.

  35. Then, too, on every side there were signs of industry going hand-in-hand with this hideous sacrifice of human beings.

  36. The latter rose at once, and bowed with the same signs of humility as before, while the other greeted Roger with a look which spoke of animosity and hatred.

  37. By now they were in the palace of the allies, where Roger was greeted with the usual signs of rejoicing and respect.

  38. Again he jerked the rope, but Roger affected not to understand, and made no movement till the soldier took him roughly, and by dint of signs accompanied by many an oath, intimated to him what was to happen.

  39. The disease causes gradual impairment of the mind, and if such patients become extremely irritable or show signs of violence, they should be placed under supervision in an asylum.

  40. See "Colds" under General Department for more Mothers' Remedies,) Early signs of sickness.

  41. Usually by the end of the first year and during the second year the signs of the cretinism become very marked and should be recognized.

  42. If signs of indigestion are seen, give less food, and replace same with boiled water.

  43. The "exciting eye" should be enucleated (taken out) before any signs of sympathetic inflammation appears in the healthy eye.

  44. After two to twenty-four hours those who have not died may recover or pass into the stage of reaction in which the signs of collapse and purging disappear.

  45. It must not be forgotten, however, that sure signs of pregnancy, such as cannot be induced by other causes, are very limited, especially in the early months.

  46. Almost any part of the body is liable to show changes from its normal condition; and yet some of these changes are so constant and regular as to be regarded as signs of pregnancy.

  47. It may occur at the very beginning of labor and is one of the signs of labor.

  48. What signs in the infant demand an increase?

  49. Powder should not be used except where there are signs of chafing, when stearate of zinc is the best to use.

  50. There may be difficulty of breathing and signs of bronchitis, or vomiting and diarrhea.

  51. And also frequently shows signs of fear at the end of the fourth month, and strangers will scare him.

  52. Gage and Peckover made sympathetic responses, and Quorn exhibited signs of marked uneasiness.

  53. The aggressive manner was softening too, clearly for the lady's benefit, and indeed Miss Buffkin showed signs of a temptation to laugh at the embarrassment of her cavalier.

  54. Indeed it was so long before they could bring themselves to notice her companion that any other than the gratified Lady Ormstork would have reasonably shown signs of being offended.

  55. See "Characteristics" and "Signs of the Times.

  56. The signs of effort are everywhere visible, and it is painfully manifest that the poet cannot recover the genial, creative mood in which he had set out.

  57. The deceived husband, not having the anatomical knowledge necessary to assure himself of the real existence of the signs of virginity, feels a difficulty in copulating, and is far from suspecting any trick.

  58. And, finally, how many are there who would be willing and eager to agree with Bismarck, if only he could always agree with himself, or were even to show some signs of doing so for the future!

  59. This evil of strength wounds others unintentionally--it must find an outlet somewhere; while the evil of weakness wishes to wound and to see signs of suffering.

  60. When I was scarcely a year old he disappeared, and no longer gave my mother any signs of existence except the remittance, through some unknown hand, of money for my education upon the condition that I should become a priest.

  61. But here, for the first time, the signs of his twofold nature became apparent.

  62. The preponderance of phanerogamous plants, the richer coloring, and the appearance of evergreen trees, are the signs of an immense progress.

  63. Words are themselves but signs--mere arbitrary signs of images and ideas--and can convey no meaning unless the image or the idea be already before the mind.

  64. If he could find algebraic signs for its expression, he would willingly believe in the immortality of the soul: the characters which he can never learn to comprehend, are precisely those in which dwell the intuitions of the infinite.

  65. They indicate the mode in which causes produce effects; in other words, they are signs of the intention and purpose with which the Great Spirit carries on all his mighty works.

  66. She watched the proceedings with great interest, but soon began to show signs of apprehension and alarm at the movements of Mr. Letcher.

  67. The two little feet made signs of kicking, and she said in anything but a grateful voice, 'Put me down, Uncle Kit.

  68. Her signs of remonstrance were only received with a derisive outburst, as Rashe climbed down into the midst of the bed of the stream.

  69. The Knight knowing the signs and planets, and looking on a book, read that the farmer’s daughter that was born that hour was to be his lady and bride.

  70. The fall was a very short one, and signs of life were visible for a longer time after the bolt was drawn than we remember to have seen on any similar occasion.

  71. At nine o’clock the platform dropped, and in a few moments they showed no signs of life.

  72. In fact Juba bears unmistakable signs that he is of their world, although so different in physical appearance.

  73. But I think it likely that we shall come upon some signs of the work hereabouts.

  74. Do we not use signs and gestures as well as words?

  75. It was plain that she insisted upon this point, making it a matter personal to herself, and my hopes rose when I thought that I detected signs of yielding on the part of the other.

  76. There were not more than twenty of the natives present at the interment, and none of them showed signs of sorrow.

  77. We had been out of view for at least three hours, but many were still gazing skyward, toward the point where the car had disappeared, and when we came into sight once more there were signs of the utmost agitation.

  78. At the same time we noticed a sudden brightening about us, and Edmund stepping out on the platform, immediately beckoned, with the first signs of uncontrollable excitement that I had ever seen him display.

  79. Half an hour elapsed before they returned, accompanied by a dozen of the natives, stolid, and not exhibiting the signs of surprise over our return which I had expected to see.

  80. Swedenborg was sitting in the room, in his traveling cloak, awaiting his return; and so busily studying some leaves of parchment full of signs and figures, that he did not observe the entrance of the new comers.

  81. I am convinced that there is danger of most fearful doings, as I have recently observed appalling signs in the heavens.

  82. From a radiant centre, over the whole length and breadth of the tranquil firmament, great shoots of light streamed among the early stars, like signs of the blessed later covenant of peace and hope that changed the crown of thorns into a glory.

  83. Or, if you are competent to judge aright the signs I never fail to show you when he appears among you, is your superior honesty your qualification?

  84. Such symptoms, when a disease of the kind is rife, are usually the signs of sickening.

  85. He took the rifle, and felt whether his revolver was ready to his hand before walking straight up to the group, making signs intended to be friendly.

  86. They were friends directly; and now by signs Gunson tried to make them understand that he wanted to go through the canon, and that he would give them a present if they would guide us.


  87. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "signs" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    abnormality; affection; affliction; ailment; allergy; atrophy; blight; complaint; complication; condition; course; defect; deformity; disability; disorder; distemper; endemic; handicap; illness; indication; indisposition; infirmity; line; malady; malaise; morbidity; notation; path; pathology; scent; sickness; sign; spoor; symptom; syndrome; trace; track; trail; wake