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Example sentences for "within"

Lexicographically close words:
withholden; withholdeth; withholding; withholds; withies; withinne; withinside; withoot; without; withoute
  1. Within was a spacious parade, and around it various buildings for lodging and storage.

  2. He is a type of a great many who lived within the limits of the old Papal territory; whether he and they have dropped their musty sheepskins and shaken off their unthrift under the new government, I cannot say.

  3. He was an enthusiast in agricultural, as well as horticultural inquiries, corresponding largely with leading farmers, and conducting careful experiments within his own grounds.

  4. And the Federal Government, though limited in its powers, is restricted in the subjects upon which it can act, rather than in the quantum of power it can exercise over those matters within its jurisdiction.

  5. In defending itself against an armed rebellion of nearly half the States themselves, struggling for self-preservation, it may rightfully, as in other wars, grasp all the means within its reach.

  6. At no great distance below Lake George, a small affluent of the St. John's gave access by water to a point within eighteen miles of Outina's principal town.

  7. In this unexpected exigence, being within a small half mile of a captain and fifty men, we hastened for Rossinish, being apprized the enemy had just [Sidenote: fol.

  8. My desires were limited within reasonable bounds, and what I thought I had occasion for (I bless God) I was able to procure.

  9. Bishop Forbes, in his own mind, no doubt, identified the Scottish nation with the comparatively few Jacobites within the country.

  10. We then went for Loch Boysdale and staid there for eight days, where Captain Caroline Scott landed within a mile of us, which obliged us to separate, the Prince and I taking to the mountains, and Sullivan remaining with the boatmen.

  11. Besides there was a command of above five hundred red-coats and militia within a mile and a half of them.

  12. The person who was sent to Lochiel met the Doctor within a few miles of the place where Lochiel was, who was obliged to return with two French officers that were likewise in quest of the Prince.

  13. Crossing the ford of that water under cover of the wood, and coming within pistol shot of the hutt, I observed the party advancing.

  14. Your news papers give you a tolerable account, so I shall not, nor can I, give you a better within the compass of a letter.

  15. Erom evening until morning it disappeared within the gorges of Daït; its light did not then reach us, and it was night.

  16. The position of the door, which is in the lowest row of the scenes, indicates that what is represented above it takes place within the tomb.

  17. They went fowling among the reed-beds, or retired within their painted pavilions to read tales, to play at draughts, to return to their wives who were for ever young and beautiful.

  18. I have done no carnal act within the sacred enclosure of the temple!

  19. A legend of more recent origin, and circulated after the worship of Osiris had spread over all Egypt, affirmed that the case had remained within the jurisdiction of Sibû, who was father to the one, and grandfather to the other party.

  20. In fact, it was a state within a state, and the prince took care to keep its government in his own hands, either by investing one of his children with the titles and functions of chief pontiff', or by arrogating them to himself.

  21. They caught indifferently, without distinction of size or kind, all that chance brought within their reach.

  22. See that thou beholdest not a rat on this day, nor approachest any rat within thy house: it is the day wherein Sokhît gave forth the decrees.

  23. Access to the tomb was sometimes gained by a sloping passage or staircase; this made it possible to see if everything within was in a satisfactory condition.

  24. But the strangest thing about the small cottage is that within it lives, with his wife, Alexander Spottswood, the lineal descendant of the Governor.

  25. Today, almost on that spot, stands a small white cottage, and within it are various relics of the Old Governor and his family and of the battle of the Wilderness.

  26. Within a year he was chamberlain and secretary to the cabinet of His Majesty, and for years he was practically the ruler of the empire.

  27. The handsome high school building on Liberty street has been completed within the past year.

  28. The Irish Brigade was practically exterminated, and three more charges by larger bodies failed, although one Northern officer fell within twenty-five yards of the wall.

  29. The pickets of the two armies were within two hundred yards of each other.

  30. In 1782 an amendment was passed by the legislature, enlarging the jurisdiction of the court to include all territory within one mile of the town limits.

  31. It has the remarkable record of never having killed a passenger within its cars, and but two from any cause whatever.

  32. The hills here approach each other within a few yards and are well covered with wood.

  33. The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years.

  34. Soon after a ring was again made but the wrestlers were so numerous within it that it was impossible to restore order.

  35. Nevertheless I laid the boat close to the rocks and beckoned to them to approach but none of them would come within 200 yards of us.

  36. I directed my course within two small islands that lie to the north of Restoration Island, passing between them and the mainland towards Fair Cape with a strong tide in my favour, so that I was abreast of it by eight o'clock.

  37. The cutter was arrived but there being a very high surf she could not come within a hundred yards of the shore.

  38. We approached within twenty yards of them, but there was no possibility of landing and I could only throw to the shore, tied up in paper, the presents which I intended for them.

  39. With their consent I fixed a boundary, within which the natives were not to enter without leave and the chiefs cautioned them against it.

  40. The mainland extended towards the north-west and was full of white sandhills: another small island lay within us, bearing west by north one quarter north three leagues distant.

  41. At two in the afternoon we were within three miles of the southernmost key and could see a number of people within the reefs.

  42. This is steering within a quarter of a point, without aiming at greater exactness.

  43. It might have been wise for him to carry out Bacon's plan for a flying body of cavalry centered at West Point, within striking distance of the south bank of the Rappahannock, both banks of the York, and the north bank of the James.

  44. With hundreds of enraged frontiersmen "within a day's journey", with no force which could be trusted to oppose them, the governor and his friends were in a state of panic.

  45. Berkeley was aging and within a few years he might have died, and a less despotic governor taken his place.

  46. They even laid out farms within the very limits of their villages.

  47. Berkeley ordered him to be gone within eight hours, but contrary winds sprang up so that he had to delay.

  48. When the governor affixed his signature he must have been almost within hearing distance of the tramp of armed men.

  49. Within a few days they had killed sixty persons.

  50. But it was unavoidable, since hundreds of enraged men were within a day's march of Jamestown, and the forces at hand to oppose them secretly in sympathy with Bacon.

  51. He remembered that thirteen years ago he had lived on his farm within easy riding distance of the village; he had a good wife and three sturdy and hopeful children.

  52. This poetry, however, is not within the scope of this introduction.

  53. In that case, they would become cheap enough to come within the reach of the poorest.

  54. But, like the far-off voice of ocean, Murmurs forth its monotone, Holding thus within its bosom E'er an ocean of its own.

  55. And from out the winding chambers That are hid within the shell, Ever steals a curious music, That doth never sink nor swell.

  56. No act falls fruitless; none can tell How vast its powers may be, Nor what results, unfolded, dwell Within it, silently.

  57. Yes, should the sun and stars turn pale, The mountains melt away, This flame within shall never fail, But live in endless day.

  58. Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed; The motion of a hidden fire That glows within the breast.

  59. Glows there a light within this breast, Out-shining every star?

  60. Keep me within Thy pastures, And feed me from Thy hand; Let no temptation snare me, Or tear me from Thy hand.

  61. The poor child was blown to atoms, the horses were maimed, the carriage smashed to matchwood, and the coachman so injure that he died within an hour.

  62. Thoughts of the past, tragic and bitter, arose within him, and a muttered imprecation escaped his thin, white lips.

  63. Well the natural suggestion is that the body of the midnight visitor was within that box?

  64. He watched his friend's attitude, and was compelled to admit within himself that now, at any rate, he was speaking the truth.

  65. The outcome of this was that two days later complete impressions were taken of the small latchkey, and within three days came the duplicate by post.

  66. She had hesitated, and he saw by her contracted brow that anxiety had arisen within her mind.

  67. Apparently one of the floor boards just within the door was loose, and, being trodden upon, the weight released the spring or mechanism, and the razor-edged cutlass shot forth with murderous force.

  68. Within himself he doubted whether they would ever meet again.

  69. The curious part of the affair was that Max was convinced within himself that when he had searched the house on the previous night that safe was not there.

  70. She tried to laugh, but it was only a very futile attempt, and it caused increased suspicion to arise within his already overburdened mind.

  71. Within himself he acknowledged that he had played the poor girl a scoundrelly trick, but consoled himself with the thought that when a man's life was at stake, as his was, any mode of escape became justifiable.

  72. Each time she had replied making excuses, for within herself she could not imagine upon what business he wished to see her.

  73. The only present of his that she had kept was the pretty ring now upon her slim, white hand, a ring set with sapphires and diamonds and inscribed within "From Max to Marion," with the date.

  74. Still, they were too interested in watching the pair within to think much of the contretemps that had occurred.

  75. If the latter had made a confession, as she apparently had, then Marion was, after all, perfectly within her right in not betraying her friend.

  76. In a moment they were shoulder-slapping and pumping hands; within a short time the tankmen located three more flyers--one with a smashed leg.

  77. We will go and seat ourselves on one of these other tombs, so unutterably ancient that there can no longer be anything within it but dust.

  78. Having the need to consult her on some details, she responded all the more gladly to Mrs. Fellowes' invitation to spend a day with her in her retreat, which was within driving distance of Madras.

  79. Never will I set foot within thatt door again to be patronised by the like of her"; and Miss Baltus bent over her work with an angry heart.

  80. They were withdrawn now, and she heard a light footfall on the steps which froze her blood within her.

  81. At length he heard the withdrawing of heavy bolts within and the door was opened.

  82. Within the precincts of this white gate, however, no change of owners had interrupted its careful tendance for many a year.

  83. Rows of windows with leaded panes of glass looked into the court, some of these were being hurriedly closed now, though the visitor was able to catch a glimpse of moving forms within and even of faces peering furtively down upon him.

  84. The prospect of a quiet hour within the sound of the waves was welcome to her.

  85. The inevitable office-bandy was in attendance, and after five minutes drive he stood within the grey portals, and was welcomed by the Judge, who showed him round, and introduced him to the subordinates of his department.

  86. The little building was very primitive both within and without.

  87. There they squatted, ate betel-nut, and chattered in their native Tamil; while a group of crows perched near listened to all with their heads to one side, always ready to pounce on any food within their reach.

  88. The early dawn had given place to the golden sunlight of the Indian morning, but there was still ample shade within certain nooks in the compound of a pleasant-looking two-storied house in one of the leafy roads of Madras.

  89. Within an hour the Indians were devoting themselves to a filling supper and a little later Colonel Howell and his assistants made a hasty meal of tinned roast mutton, pickles, Indian bannock, and tea.

  90. Within the canopy the inmates were as well protected from the elements as if they had been under a roof.

  91. The modern Provincial Fairground, lying well within the city limits of Calgary, was selected as the site of the performance.

  92. From this place, he had a compass bearing to Fort McMurray, and he could have predicted their arrival at the camp almost within minutes.

  93. Within the cabin they found only the Indian.

  94. Within a few moments young Zept left the stateroom, without protest from his father, and the two boys partly lost themselves in a close view of the country through which they were passing.

  95. Then, from within his unbuttoned shirt, he began to unload a dozen large sugar-coated doughnuts.

  96. Both were elated over the house which was already so warm within that the heavy coats and mittens could be discarded.

  97. Not the least suggestive objects that came within the two boys' hasty view were a few Hudson's Bay flatboats, moored to the bank and half full of water to protect their tarred seams.

  98. It seemed as if every trader, trapper and prospector within fifty miles visited the camp.

  99. While the stranger's face flushed and his eyes grew wider, the boys unsnapped the frames and they fell back into place, disappearing within the sides of the cockpit.

  100. A clay floor was packed within and on this a board floor was made of some of the inside timber from one of the scows.

  101. With indistinguishable imprecations and his arms waving in the air, the Englishman disappeared within the fringe of poplar trees.

  102. The strange stars within her eyes began to glitter forth as they had when she had summoned the Smiting Thing.

  103. Vast chords and singing themes that rang like clusters of little swinging stars and harmonies that were like the very voice of infinite law resolving within itself all discords.

  104. Within these grains whose existence was more sensed than seen glowed dull red light, smoky and sullen.

  105. On these ancestral paths, within these barriers of usage, man moves hidden and secure as the animals in their haunts--or so he thinks.

  106. Throughout the towering Shape was awful movement; its units writhed within it.

  107. Some new and alien thing within my heart, my brain, my soul.

  108. Scores of towering shapes swam within and glided out of them, each reflecting the vivid light as though they themselves were incandescent.

  109. Within the disharmonies I seemed to sense a fettered force striving for freedom; energy battling against itself.

  110. A cyclone can and does grip straws and thrust them unbroken through an inch board--but what force was there which could take the delicate petals of a flower and set them like inlay within the surface of a stone?

  111. Within my vision's range there were no more fugitives.

  112. We were at one end of a vortex, a funneling within the radiant vapors; a funnel whose further end a mile ahead broadened out into a huge circle, its mistily outlined edges impinging upon the towering scarp of the--city.

  113. There was a roaring within my head--louder, far louder, than that which beat against my ears.

  114. So it came to pass that within a few minutes I, who had been called insipid and was supposed to have no conversation, was chattering away softly and happily, making remarks about the things around me and asking all sorts of questions.

  115. Something was crying out within me: "Love him!

  116. We did get out of the hotel and into the railway station, yet no sooner was I seated in the carriage than (in the cruel war that was going on within me) I felt dreadfully down that he was not there to see me off.

  117. And then there was always another force at work within me--my own secret passion.

  118. But the Colonel had died within a year, leaving Aunt Bridget with one child of her own, a girl, as well as a daughter of his wife by the former marriage.

  119. My heart leapt within me and to give free rein to the riot of my joy I put on my hat and cloak to go into the glen.

  120. But, within a week from the time for breaking up, the Reverend Mother sent for me, and with a sinking heart I went to her room, knowing well what she was going to say.

  121. I had no friends of my own within reach, and to my deep if secret mortification no woman of my husband's circle called upon me.

  122. Father Dan was shocked, and the moment the words were out of my mouth I was more frightened than I had ever been before, for something within seemed to have forced them out of me.

  123. All this help was mobilized within an hour.

  124. Now, all this happened within a mile of home where help was handy.

  125. All those, who finished within the time would pass.

  126. It provides the most wonderful open South slopes for Ski-ing and North slopes are also within reach across the valley.

  127. Davos is within very easy reach by the Rhaetische Railway of all the Parsenn runs.

  128. Hitherto the Elementary test has usually been a run down a certain distance within a time set by the judges.

  129. A money-box can be found in all huts within Switzerland proper, but as these boxes are not safe from marauders near the frontier, the Ski runner has to send the money in by post.

  130. It is within reach of very good tours throughout the lower Bernese mountains.

  131. All the Mürren, Wengen and Grindelwald runs are within easy reach of Lauterbrunnen, and if the railways will sell special tickets, the cost of the journeys should not be prohibitive.

  132. If the runner comes to a standstill without falling within this distance he will be held to have stood.

  133. Essex Court, Temple, within three months of the passing of the Test.

  134. Then, if the party does not turn up and no news comes through, a search party can be sent out with some hope of finding them within a reasonable time.

  135. It is a most charming place within reach of Ski-ing in all directions among the lower Bernese mountains.

  136. Within an inner pocket, where they could not be readily seen, were the words, "With the thanks of Lottie Marsden.

  137. Indeed, I had ordered my horses to be at the door within half an hour.

  138. The lower pleasure paled before the higher; and she was grateful to Hemstead for having drawn her within the charmed circle.

  139. It seemed as if within her old, earth-born, material life, a subtile spiritual one had been kindled, which illumined and glorified everything.

  140. Now with exultation he saw it shrivel, as its teachings had shrivelled within his own mind a little before.

  141. It seems an age since I tossed my books aside, and yet, it was within this month.

  142. You have had more than I ever remember within so short a time.

  143. He held a solemn assize within his own breast, and marshalled all he could remember as witnesses for and against her.

  144. Her naturally good voice had been somewhat injured by straining at difficult music, under superficial instruction, instead of thorough training for it, but within a moderate compass, and in simple music, was sweet and strong.

  145. Strong popular movements are generally surprises, but the springs of united and generous action are ever within reach, if one by skill or accident can touch them.

  146. Life had grown strangely sweet during the brief time since, at Hemstead's voice, hope had revived; and it seemed a bitter thing to perish almost within the grasp of rescuing hands.

  147. Then Aias' noble might Stood frozen stiff; and suddenly fell on him Dark wilderment; all blood within his frame Boiled, and his gall swelled, bursting forth in flood.

  148. He denied her not, but passed Forth of his halls, and in resistless hands Upswung his trident, smiting the mountain-side Within whose chasm-cell the wild winds dwelt Tempestuously shrieking.

  149. Within the horse the Argives joyed to hear The uproar of Troy's feasters setting at naught Cassandra, but they marvelled that she knew So well the Achaeans' purpose and device.

  150. Maidens four About her plied their tasks: others apart Within that goodly bower wrought the works Beseeming handmaids.

  151. Yea, and the cunning God-smith welcomed she Within her mansion, when from heaven he fell.

  152. Within a corner hidden, Argia lay, And heard what Anselm had been led to say.

  153. Within a few minutes, the train began to move again.

  154. All the other troop members except Veve, said they would have their fee within two days.

  155. This world wide organization strives to instill within our young girls the desire to always do their best in both work and play, and to be helpful to others at all times.

  156. Within a few minutes, other children began to arrive, and a few of the parents.

  157. Within a few minutes the car lurched forward and the couplings between the other cars went, “chunk-chunk, chunk-chunk.

  158. As Connie and Veve watched the work around the circus lot, they kept within view of the cook tent.

  159. Then said the king, "God be thanked, fair sister, that he is proved as worshipful a knight as any now alive, and by the grace of Heaven he shall be found forthwith if he be anywhere within these seven realms.

  160. Within a while one came and told them that a knight with a black shield had smitten down thirteen knights.

  161. Balin, "all this sorrow lieth at the door of one unhappy knight within the castle, who made me change my shield.

  162. Ah, fair lady," answered Balin, "worthiness and brave deeds are not shown by fair raiment but manhood and truth lie hid within the heart.

  163. So with great pain Sir Lavaine got him to his horse, and led him to the hermitage within the wood, beside a stream.

  164. Anon he came again to King Mark's court, and there lived in great joy and pleasure, till within a while the king grew jealous of his fame, and of the love and favor shown him by all damsels.

  165. Anon the hermit returned and was wroth to see Sir Lancelot risen, but within a while he recovered him from his swoon and staunched the wound.

  166. So Sir Balin and Sir Balan hid themselves within the wood, and at midnight came out from their ambush among the leaves by the highway, and waited for the king, whom presently they heard approaching with his company.

  167. Now in that forest was a giant named Tauleas, who, for fear of Tristram, had hid himself within a castle, but when they told him he was mad, came forth and went at large again.

  168. While it drank there was no noise within it; but presently, having finished, it departed with a greater sound than ever.

  169. Nothing could be more beautiful than this majestic work of man, set like a jewel within the green circle of the forest-clad mountains.

  170. Love was within his reach, yet he dared not to grasp it, for on the next day he was to depart with Don Rafael for Janjalla, in the torpedera Montezuma.

  171. The Republic kept well within her borders, was at peace with her neighbours, and under the rule of wise rulers, devoted herself to improving her material condition.

  172. When abreast of The Pizarro she slowed down her engines and crept up within pistol range.

  173. Within a certain distance, every new-comer was blinded with a bandage, and this was taken off in the square, before the principal teocalli.

  174. At the end of an hour all three vessels were within sight of the town.

  175. Peter nearly fainted when we saw who the Indians were," laughed Philip, slipping his arm within that of Jack's.

  176. Painted a dark colour to escape notice, they could steal silently within striking distance of a vessel, and sink her with one of their deadly explosives.

  177. That doctor did what he could for you, but thought you would die as your soul was not within your body.

  178. The rebels have landed, and are safely bestowed within stone-throw of the city.

  179. Thirdly, Cocom, always supposing he would hoodwink the priests as to his share in their escape, would arrive within twelve hours or thereabouts.

  180. The Pizarro, thus being busy with the cruiser, would not notice the torpederas, which could then steal silently within five hundred yards, and launch a Whitehead or so.

  181. To lose all when within sight of safety, it would be too terrible; and as he forced the boat along, he kept glancing over his shoulder to look at the course of the yacht.

  182. The crowd on the beach watched the vessels until they were mere specks on the horizon, and then retreated within the walls, with loudly expressed hopes that they would return with the rebel ship in tow.

  183. That the Federal line of battle, early in the morning, stretched out from Pittsburg Landing nearly to the Purdy Road, with General Sherman's division on the right, within about a mile of that road.

  184. Within ten minutes after the receipt of the order, the troops were on the road.

  185. Gives numberless suggestions for the entertaining of young people on the long winter evenings, stimulating them in the idle hours, and drawing them within the sweet, healthful atmosphere of home.

  186. The friends parted, to meet again within a few hours in the glow of the gas-light.

  187. Within her, pleasant homes arise; And healthful airs and happy skies Float peacefully above.

  188. By the same rule, the will and power of the owner of an acre of ground, may establish that acre as a state, and make his will and power, for the time being, supreme and lawful within it.

  189. It is simply the boundaries, within which any single combination or concentration of will and power, are efficient, or irresistible, for the time being.

  190. Who are the persons that come within this definition, as here used?

  191. Africa, to allow slavery under certain circumstances, and within the "settlements" on that coast.

  192. To the charter of the bank and the carriage-tax Madison and others objected as not within the granted powers.

  193. This making the levying of war treason was intended for powers within the National Government, like States and combination of States and parts of States.

  194. With us, however, the question often arises, and the judiciary decides whenever question is made as to whether a law is within the powers granted by the Constitution.

  195. The question cannot arise and never comes before the judiciary of that government, whether a law is within the parliamentary power.

  196. Instead of slavery being perpetuated, the whole system was annihilated under and within the Constitution.

  197. States sometimes mean territories occupied by the political societies within them, sometimes those societies organized into governments, and, "lastly it means the people composing those political societies in their highest sovereign capacity.


  198. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "within" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    inside; interior; inward