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Example sentences for "sufficient size"

  • In one or two ravines near Dickson canyon I would judge the timber to be of sufficient size to erect a comfortable log camp.

  • The timber along the Mackenzie to Fort Simpson is smaller than that found along Slave river, but nevertheless it is of sufficient size in some cases for lumber.

  • The other varieties of trees are so few and far between that they are hardly worth mentioning except white-birch which is found all over, but is seldom of sufficient size or shape to be useful.

  • The spruce, although not growing as a continuous forest quite as far north as Churchill, is still found of sufficient size in the neighborhood of this post to be used for building houses, boats, etc.

  • The rural Sunday school in the small church has the same difficulty as does the district school, in that it has too few scholars of approximately the same age to form classes of sufficient size to command their interest and enthusiasm.

  • It makes possible the organization of graded classes of sufficient size so that a real group spirit and interest are created and the instruction can be given with the same pedagogical efficiency as in the public schools.

  • In houses heated by stoves there are sometimes water urns attached to the top of the frame which are intended for the evaporation of water but as a rule they are not of sufficient size to be of appreciable value.

  • It serves as a reserve supply where the heater is not of sufficient size to heat water as fast as is demanded.

  • A septic tank must be built to accommodate a certain number of people and of sufficient size to take care of the entering sewage.

  • The sewage is first collected in a tank of sufficient size to contain the discharge from the house for 24 hours.

  • On the contrary, he was permitted the freest intercourse with his friends, and was allowed to reside in a house of sufficient size to accommodate the congregation which flocked together to listen to his teaching.

  • This temple was of sufficient size to allow of the senate meeting there, to pass the decree for Cicero's recall.

  • It was of sufficient size to be frequently used for fights of animals (venationes).

  • As there was by this time abundance of snow, we were not long in forming a hut of sufficient size to hold us both, either lying down or sitting up.

  • We might find shelter in some cavern in the cliffs, or if not we could build a snow-hut of sufficient size to contain us.

  • He found a platform above the crag, of sufficient size to contain his six companions, and a narrow chasm in the overhanging wall through which it appeared possible to pass to the upper surface.

  • The doctor returned near night with his timber, one elm and a number of quaking-asp sticks; and appeared gratified that he had been able to find the requisite number of sufficient size to support his floor.

  • This may be avoided by turning a screweye of sufficient size to prevent binding on the lock into the oar and placing it over the lock as shown at A, so that the pull will be against the metal.

  • If the cambric is not of sufficient size to cover the frame, two pieces must be sewed together, then a piece cut out to the shape of the string, allowing 1 in.

  • Each straight part may consist of one piece, in which case there will be no joints to make waterproof, but if boards of sufficient size cannot be had, pieces can be used.

  • Often these cavities are of sufficient size to be visible to the naked eye, and examined with a hand lens the section appears like a piece of fine lace, each mesh being one of the chambers visible when more strongly magnified.

  • From it are developed three series of cells, cut off in succession from the three sides, and from these cells are derived all the tissues of the plant which soon becomes of sufficient size to be easily recognizable.

  • There are numerous species of Œdogonium not uncommon in stagnant water growing in company with other algæ, but seldom forming masses by themselves of sufficient size to be recognizable to the naked eye.

  • They are confined to fresh water, and seldom occur in masses of sufficient size to be seen with the naked eye, usually being found associated with pond scums or other filamentous forms.

  • It is employed mostly at the south where the stocks can be grown to sufficient size by the last of June or first of July.

  • After they are of sufficient size to handle they are potted off into tiny pots, and as they gain strength, are given treatment approximating that of adult plants.

  • Increased by seeds, which should be sown in heat; and, when the plants have grown to a sufficient size, they should be potted off singly.

  • The leaves, as soon as they have grown to a sufficient size, are plucked off, and the petiole and part of the midrib are cut away.

  • We had great difficulty in getting a mast of sufficient size to replace the mainmast we had lost.

  • Our uncle said he would consult Mr Thudicumb; but he thought it would take a considerable time to build a raft of sufficient size, and that the time might be better employed in getting on with the vessel.

  • The opening is made of sufficient size to admit the rasped end of the 1-1/2-inch pipe.

  • All fittings should be examined on the inside for any lumps of metal of sufficient size to catch solid waste matter, and these must be removed or the fitting discarded.

  • After a number of strokes the opening will be of sufficient size.

  • He had agreed to build us a couple of canoes, of sufficient size to convey us down the more dangerous parts of the river.

  • We thus constructed a vessel, of sufficient size to make a voyage of upwards of one thousand miles down the mighty river, solely of materials found in the wilderness.

  • Then we cut some sipos, and formed an oblong frame of sufficient size to support three or four people.

  • This apparently took place while at sea; later on Le Bris, returning to France, designed and constructed an artificial albatross of sufficient size to bear his own weight.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    another party; both coasts; fair view; making water; second sight; single seed; steam boilers; sufficient answer; sufficient cause; sufficient degree; sufficient force; sufficient grace; sufficient importance; sufficient length; sufficient number; sufficient proof; sufficient quantities; sufficient quantity; sufficient size; sufficient supply; sufficient water; sufficiently done; sufficiently high; sufficiently large; sufficiently proved; take good