| 单词 | to advantage |
| 例句 | Sometimes he made business errors, but even these he turned to advantage in good will if in no other way. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pearls would set my hair off to advantage. Fetch them, there’s a good girl.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I have been trying to think clearly about everything and to use all this distance to advantage. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z In most other respects the charm of Heskins's production works to advantage. Far From the Madding Crowd – review 2012-05-24T16:44:36Z Padmore was fully alive to the subtleties of Schumann's word-painting without over-egging anything, giving precedence to the line and using his naturally melancholic tone colour to advantage. Mark Padmore/Andrew West – review 2013-06-14T17:22:01Z “I’ve definitely used my body and sex appeal to advantage in my work, but always within limits,” she said. Raquel Welch, Actress and ’60s Sex Symbol, Is Dead at 82 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Ms. Wilkes is one of the leading lights of the white-hot Glasgow contemporary art scene, and her unprepossessing sculpture, installations and paintings are shown to advantage here. 22 Art Exhibitions to View in NYC This Weekend 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z To the credit of the massed choirs, the words were always clearly projected, allowing the brilliance of Britten's word-setting to be heard to advantage. BBCNOW/Atherton – review 2013-01-28T18:18:18Z "The design allows for hanging any of these paintings in a congenial setting where the proportions, the light, the scale, everything allows the works to be shown to advantage," he said. American masters get new life at NYC's Met museum 2012-01-15T19:16:04Z The wood will lead to a Bronze Age earthwork which shows how early the strategic nature of the site was used to advantage. One of Cumbria's hidden treasures is planting eight new woods 2012-12-19T17:21:12Z On this occasion, however, it unluckily did not show to advantage. Bridge: An International Flavor at the Fall Championships 2011-11-25T23:14:07Z A rendering of Howard Jacobson's imposing profile, designed to be shown off to advantage in a sleeveless top? Written on the body: how about a literary tattoo? 2011-01-14T15:18:54Z Handel's setting of the same text was another matter, displaying Bostridge's reedy tenor – admirably focused and flawlessly tuned – and expressive intelligence to advantage. With tenor Bostridge, rare Baroque arias sound newly minted 2011-05-08T12:35:00Z The poet Alexander Pope chalked it up to style: “True wit is nature to advantage dressed; / What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed.” How Wit Reveals the Trickster Beauty of Our Garbage World 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z But this is turned to advantage when Ariel's arraignment of the play's villains is turned into a Soviet show trial. The Tempest ? review 2011-04-10T20:31:00Z Men in South Korea increasingly argue that polices designed to advantage women are discriminatory. Seoul removes women-only parking spaces in gender policy reversal 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z And Mr. Rothschild, who rose to chairman in 1976, used it to advantage. Evelyn de Rothschild, Scion of Banking Dynasty, Dies at 91 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Libel law has traditionally been more favorable to plaintiffs there, even leading to “libel tourism,” where plaintiffs sue in British courts to advantage their cause. Why Johnny Depp lost his libel case in the U.K. but won in the U.S. 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z “I think that they’re purposefully misusing the facts here to advantage their position.” NRCC hits vulnerable Dems over rising gas prices in new ad 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The lawmaker is one of several House Democrats to announce their retirement plans ahead of the 2022 midterms, expected to advantage Republicans. Retiring congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson endorses state lawmaker for her House seat 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z He said extremists will be looking to turn the trial to advantage. In Rittenhouse case, Americans see what they want to see 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z One measure would require platforms to sell a subsidiary if owning it creates an incentive for the platform to advantage its own products or lines of business. U.S. House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills to target Big Tech 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z A second requires platforms to sell any business if owning it creates an incentive for the platform to advantage its own products or lines of business. Top U.S. antitrust lawmaker targets Big Tech with new bills - sources 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z “So if the association is paying its members for these services, it has to be receiving services of commensurate value that all go to advantage the interests of the industry.” Golden Globes voters in tumult: Members accuse Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. of self-dealing, ethical lapses 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z “In pursuing the Klan, he showed to advantage his persistence, simplicity, and innate stubbornness.” The 150-year-old Ku Klux Klan Act being used against Trump in Capitol attack 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z To and fro, the game returns to deuce before Medvedev hits the baseline to go to advantage but yet again he can’t take the break. Australian Open 2021 day six: Tsitsipas v Ymer, Bencic in action and more – live! 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z Of course, Josh Allen is one of the biggest threats as a runner among all quarterbacks, and he will use his feet and bulk to advantage. Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Remove from the hands of politicians the power to draw district lines to advantage themselves and disadvantage their opponents — gerrymandering. A mob abetted by the politics of white resentment 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Critics say the Trump administration is seeking to exclude undocumented immigrants from the survey to advantage Republicans in upcoming elections. Trump administration plans to end census early, defying judge's order 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z In five others – Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island – there are only enough people to warrant two congressional districts, making it statistically impossible to manipulate district boundaries to advantage one party. Votes cast in November will shape Congress through 2030 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z What would be more crooked than knowingly asking the wrong questions to advantage one side or another in an election? How the corona bailout fell apart 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z In 2019, Roberts turned his attention to "partisan" gerrymandering, the practice of purposely designing electoral districts so as to advantage one political party over its rivals. Don’t count on the Supreme Court to save the November elections 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Lewis played a pivotal role in gerrymandering state maps to advantage Republicans. Republican who had prominent role in redistricting to retire 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z “There will be levers and tools at their disposal that undoubtedly they’ll want to use to advantage their own political parties,” Reidy said. Rotating premiership in recession should force "spiky pragmatism" on Irish leaders 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z As a white person in a society where every institution is geared to advantage people like me, it is literally impossible for me to be anything else. Don’t say ‘I am not a racist’ 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z The Serb is a little lucky to get to advantage, is pulled back to deuce, edges to advantage once more, and holds when Federer flings a backhand wide. Roger Federer v Novak Djokovic: Australian Open semi-final – live! 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z We know, for example, that Trump has already demonstrated a willingness to abuse his pardon power, while also making clear that he believes federal prosecutions should be politicized to advantage his party. Trump eyes possible pardons for Stone, Flynn, 'other people' 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Tariffs to meet tariffs, subsidies to meet subsidies, and other regulations designed to advantage domestic companies. Perspective | Pretending all Chinese companies are evil schemers will only hurt the U.S. economy 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives whose boundaries were crafted purely to advantage Republicans, a practice known as partisan gerrymandering. Supreme Court tosses challenge to Republican-drawn Michigan electoral maps 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z It’s no wonder that 67% of Canadians, according to a poll last month, believe correctly that the “economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful”. Justin Trudeau is a fake progressive. Now Canada must vote for real ones | Martin Lukacs 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z He added, “If African-Americans were going to vote mostly for Democrats, well, he was drawing plans to advantage Republicans. But was he racially motivated? I don’t know. He wasn’t Darth Vader.” A Father, a Daughter, and the Attempt to Change the Census 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z We need laws and regulation designed to advantage companies that want to break with surveillance capitalism. It’s not that we’ve failed to rein in Facebook and Google. We’ve not even tried | Shoshana Zuboff 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z The evidence suggests that Dr. Hofeller was motivated to recommend the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census to advantage Republicans by diminishing Hispanics’ political power.” Is There Racist Intent Behind the Census Citizenship Question? 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z He added, "Yelp was a company that was totally dependent on Google for its viability, and then when Google changed its rule and tried to advantage itself on its own platform, Yelp was really hurt." Do Facebook and Google need to be broken up? 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z But public stewards of the property – the Seattle Department of Transportation, Sound Transit and King County Metro – did not want to advantage one carrier or retailer over others. Common carrier freight lockers can ease city traffic and prevent failed deliveries 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z Democrats used that record of opposition to advantage in the midterm campaigns, arguing that Republicans were willing to let insurance companies drop people with health conditions. After years of assailing Obamacare, some Republicans now fear the political fallout 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Russian operatives also used information stolen from the Democratic National Committee to shape the American news media's narrative about Hillary Clinton in such a way as to advantage Donald Trump. Scholar Kathleen Hall Jamieson: "Very strong" case that the Russians swung the 2016 election 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z The right to vote must be sacrosanct, the path to the ballot box free from artificial impediments designed to advantage one party over another. The right to vote must be sacrosanct 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z One uses Solar Rewards and another was expected to advantage of the utility’s “PV Demand Credit Rider.” Solar developers worry incentive change will cap projects 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z “It seems inherently geared to advantage the team,” University of Illinois law professor Michael LeRoy said in comments posted to his blog last year. Looking for an edge: Teams trying to turn data into wins 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z CEO Russ Myers says requiring Medicare patients to switch to advantage plans would be difficult for many. Yakima hospital reverses decision on Medicare Advantage Plan 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z Venezuela's ousted chief prosecutor, Luisa Ortega, meanwhile, called on the United States to advantage of Maduro's visit to arrest him on charges of organized crime, corruption and genocide. Venezuela's Maduro making surprise UN trip as pressure grows 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z “I’m just trying to think if we’ve ever sat down and said, ‘All right, look, what can we do to advantage American players when it comes to the court surface?’ US Open tournament director: Courts were slowed ‘a touch’ 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z How will Putin use whatever Trump could be hiding to advantage Russia & hurt America? Donald Trump threatens to revoke security clearances of Comey, Brennan, Clapper 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z She gets to advantage with another brutal shot but then misses by a good few feet on the next point. Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams, Federer and more on day five – live! 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z Both sides also sought to use the timing of the coming confirmation process to advantage. Both sides mobilize for a Senate 'battle of the ages' focused on one issue — abortion 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z Even then they are tools that are available only when one is determined to use that experience to advantage. Cristiano Ronaldo steals the spotlight despite Diego Costa’s best efforts | Paul MacInnes 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z The Eagles' snub presented yet another controversy, but one Trump sought to turn to advantage. Spurned Trump turns the annual Super Bowl celebration into a culture war skirmish 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z But we are going to use the power of the government to advantage these companies in critical industries until we are the dominant power in the world in each of these. Transcript: An interview with Marco Rubio 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z You are saying that Netanyahu is setting up a war atmosphere to advantage his election? Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates in Shadow of Syrian Civil War 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z I am contemptuous of athletes who violate the rules or use illicit means to advantage. At the Heart of a Vast Doping Network, an Alias 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Yet he then somehow managed to find that “the safest conclusion based on currently available public information is that Russia did not intend to advantage or disadvantage any particular candidate.” H.R. McMaster out, John Bolton in 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z IN OCTOBER, the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether it should limit politicians from tinkering with legislative district lines to advantage their own party. Opinion | The Supreme Court gets a second chance to quash gerrymandering 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z Slightly less than 10 percent of Trump’s lies were kind ones, told to advantage, flatter or protect someone else. Perspective | I study liars. I’ve never seen one like President Trump. 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Whether the timing was, as critics claim, a purposeful attempt to advantage a particular candidate does not really matter at this point. Opinion | Karen Keys-Gamarra for Fairfax school board 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z “The president is entirely confident that Director Comey is not using his authority to advantage a particular political candidate or a particular political party,” he added. Presidential Election: The Day Before the Storm 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z “Ultimately maybe we’ve built a better person and we’ve given them some skills that they can put to advantage on the outside and maybe engage in a positive way,” Bonini said. Prop. 57 would change governor’s legacy, simplify sentences 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z If the goal is to advantage debates as unique tryouts, the unmoderated give and take merits attention. Moderate Moderators 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z They told lies to try to advantage themselves in the workplace, the marketplace, their personal relationships and just about every other domain of everyday life. Perspective | I study liars. I’ve never seen one like President Trump. 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z “Does anybody think that Democrats did not select early voting sites and set hours to advantage their voters over Republicans?” Critics Say North Carolina Is Curbing Black Vote. Again. 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z There were fears that the ultra-nationalist Golden Dawn was trying to advantage of the unrest on Lesbos. Greece sends ship to house 1,000 migrants after Moria fire - BBC News 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z As long as humans are involved in the process, voting districts will be drawn to advantage one group over another. Critics See Efforts by Counties and Towns to Purge Minority Voters From Rolls 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z If Trump’s open plea to Russia shocked Wilentz, he did note that there has been at least one instance of a Presidential candidate clandestinely trying to collude with foreign powers to advantage his campaign. Trump and Russia: Even Historians See No Precedent 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Indeed, Thatcher used her femininity to advantage in ways that May probably cannot, because times have changed – in no small part thanks to Thatcher. The Next Iron Lady? 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z They were perceived as nepotistic — trying to advantage their own group. Sheryl Sandberg on the Myth of the Catty Woman 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Minority investors hated the original terms of the deal, which seemed only to advantage Vedanta. Vedanta’s Debt Solution Merely a Rest Stop to Salvation 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Especially since the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United, well-funded super PACs have added a dimension to American elections that are believed to advantage so-called establishment candidates like Jeb Bush. We're All to Blame for Trump 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z “It tends to advantage those who have worked in these vineyards for years. It’s one of the few advantages senators have over governors.” Foreign Policy Questions Push Bernie Sanders Out of Comfort Zone 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z He mastered the rules and norms of the Senate enough to use them to advantage in achieving his goals. How Ted Kennedy mastered a difficult Senate 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z “If an operator wants to advantage their own video program and charge more for Netflix , then that is bad,” he said. Facebook’s Internet.org Doesn’t Violate Fairness Principle, Zuckerberg Says 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z The lack of support for the right’s position reflects another oddity of our constitutional system: the disproportionate power vested in winners of low-turnout midterm elections, which tend to advantage conservatives. Overcoming America’s political dysfunction 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z Developers will be able to advantage of extensions and support for building apps across multiple platforms and devices. Microsoft opens up and makes it easier for developers to build Android apps 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z Joseph Rasich, who grew up in Geneva, Ill., a wealthy Chicago suburb, called it “a system that serves to advantage one racial group over another.” Ferguson is still waiting for the arc of moral justice to bend its way Mr. St Germain developed a reputation for sharp political instincts on Capitol Hill, particularly when it came to vote counting to wielding parliamentary procedure to advantage. Former congressman Fernand J. St Germain dies at 86 This stuff arrived in his work, and it did not always do so to advantage. Why we love to hate Martin Amis 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z “Legislation is routinely drafted to advantage women and disadvantage men,” said British activist Mike Buchanan, later adding, “Boys are being relentlessly disadvantaged by an evermore feminized education system.” What I Learned as a Woman at a Men's Rights Conference 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z "But they should not use them to advantage their own end-product producers or extort foreign companies into manufacturing in their nation." China preparing to cancel tariffs on rare earth exports: source 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z More importantly, in concise prose and with examples drawn from history, business and elsewhere, Holiday convinces the reader that with a little effort it is possible to follow suit and turn adversity to advantage. True Leaders Do As A Roman Did - And Focus On The Positive 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z "The alleged hacking appears to have been conducted for no reason other than to advantage state-owned companies and other interests in China, at the expense of businesses here in the United States," Mr Holder said. China denounces cyber-theft charges 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z But this power can be used to advantage. History: Great myths die hard 2013-10-02T17:20:43.207Z Wintemute was increasingly convinced that gun manufacturing was a pressure point that could be turned to advantage, by tying the industry to the public-health consequences of its products. Firearms research: The gun fighter 2013-04-24T17:20:30.657Z Then a disciple will come along and explain which category North Korea belongs to, concluding with advice on how Washington can turn this insight to advantage. Planet Pyongyang 2013-04-15T08:45:00Z Among its strengths, he thinks, is the way it uses impermanence to advantage: Snapchat’s time limits make snaps more engaging. Snapchat Takes Over Yale With Viral Growth That Sends Facebook Back To School 2013-02-06T19:07:52Z But Lehtinen turned adversity to advantage, and embarked on a career that is now seeing the science of HPV through to its ultimate application: cancer prevention. Clinical approval: Trials of an anticancer jab 2012-08-29T17:51:17.013Z Romney turned an apparent slip of the tongue to advantage in a Pennsylvania campaign stop. Washington state provides case study on effects of heath-care reform 2012-06-17T02:31:00Z Labour say the new system is being introduced too fast and is designed to advantage the Conservatives. Electoral register fines planned 2012-05-23T16:36:22Z We are certainly taking great risks in accepting in any considerable numbers those races we can not assimilate to advantage into our own stock. Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics 2012-05-22T15:16:53.140Z The grand outline of his face and floating hair was seen to advantage, as they were thrown into the dark relief by the stage lamps. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Neither can it be seen to advantage except during high tide, when all its multitude of islands are clearly defined. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z Being elastic it would allow full play for the arms and shoulders, and would also display a good figure to advantage. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z I am afraid of stocks at present, and have therefore concluded to draw for these funds, and place them in your hands; you can use them to advantage, no doubt.' I've Been Thinking; or, the Secret of Success 2012-04-18T02:00:11.437Z The nation continued to look up to him for mental leadership, but, in his later years, lacking hope himself, he could not stimulate others or use to advantage the powers conferred upon him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z The king himself found the paths of virtue to be those of peace, and the finer parts of his character were displayed to advantage. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Those who desire to see this splendid bay aright should not attempt to look at it from the town of Westport, for it cannot be seen to advantage from there. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z Your letter is extremely well written, and M. Dumas has well translated it, so that it will appear to advantage. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z This, at first sight the most piratical act of Paul’s life, really shows him to advantage, and that he had some humanity left for his early associates. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z Then it is that human fellowship shows to advantage. Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil 2012-04-02T02:00:28.873Z Whatever new schools of fiction came into existence, Bulwer-Lytton, always directing the new ideas into the channel where popular and elementary sympathies flowed freely, succeeded in turning each change to advantage, and keeping his place. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z But then he liked such things, and showed to advantage in them. The Man in Black 2012-03-30T02:00:14.473Z In the experience of the writer it has been found that instead of taking the current from two such discs by sliding contacts, as usual, a flexible conducting belt may be employed to advantage. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z To be beneficial to; to do good to; to advantage; to advance in health or prosperity; to be useful to; to profit. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z It may be reduced to advantage to 3 inches at very high speeds. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z The blaze of lamps on the dinner table was very favorable to my curiosity, and as Procter and D'Israeli sat directly opposite me, I studied their faces to advantage. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z For the future does not belong to that Theology which declares war against the triumphant Theory of Evolution, but to that which makes it its own, acknowledges it, and turns it to advantage. A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution 2012-03-17T02:01:00.033Z This can be done to advantage only where there is a natural tendency to it; that is, where there are a great many muciparous follicles under a cylindrical or fimbriated epithelium. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z To profit; to advantage; to avail; Ð generally followed by it; as, what boots it? Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z In chipping and filing it, however, the straight-edge may be used to advantage as follows:— Fig. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z One soon gets to expect these refreshments; it is a delightful custom that might be adopted in other places to advantage. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z On the contrary, he seemed to be in a better temper on this day; and, where so many took things unheroically, he showed to advantage. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Occasionally here, as in local applications to the mouth and pharynx, the atomizer may be used to advantage, but the tube must be properly introduced into the nostrils. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z I have never yet seen the garden in which there was not some boundary or line which could be filled to advantage by a hedge. Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth 2012-03-06T03:00:22.850Z It may also be used to advantage for boring purposes. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z Or it might have been sung to advantage the night after Charleston had shown her independence and care of domestic institutions by expulsion of the venerable envoy of Massachusetts! Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z A further delay, another point; something, no matter what, which could be turned to advantage. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Ammonium chloride may sometimes be used to advantage for its softening and liquefying effects. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z The great object must be to exhibit to advantage the graceful forms and glorious hues of flowering plants and shrubs. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" 2012-03-04T03:00:13.390Z The children may bring from home old sheets and bright-colored shawls and ribbons, which may be used to advantage. The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children 2012-03-03T03:00:18.597Z Before us rose the illuminated pavilions of the Tuileries: the bright lights darting through the oleanders and myrtles on the balcony, showed to advantage the royal party stationed there. Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-02-29T03:00:23.930Z But General Tzerclas, though the hours, as they passed without event, without bringing that for which he waited, must have tried him severely, showed to advantage throughout. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Besides the antiseptics mentioned, iodoform, boric acid, etc. may be used to advantage. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z Nor indeed was Malosso his equal either in design or in solid judgment; though he could boast pictoric attractions which made him appear to advantage when opposed to other artists. The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. IV (of 6) from the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth Century 2012-02-25T03:00:10.400Z This form of dramatization may be given to advantage by a group of children as a climax to their detailed study of the Prophets. The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children 2012-03-03T03:00:18.597Z But when he had got his men placed, and lanthorns so disposed as to advantage them and hamper an attack, he turned sharply on the man. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z How beautiful she looked in the warm fitful glow in a plain sacque of palest rose, her hair loosely gathered to display to advantage the poise of the graceful head. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z According to the Gardenesque School, all the trees and shrubs are arranged to suit their kinds and dimensions, and to display them to advantage. Garden-Craft Old and New 2012-02-12T03:00:11.083Z Mamma had moved nearer to the window, her embroidery-frame in front of her, and her beautiful, clear-cut profile showing to advantage against the light. The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 2012-02-11T03:03:45.230Z The approach to many of these edifices is by stately avenues of cedars, whose bright laurel-like leaves set off to advantage the bunches of delicate trumpet-shaped flowers. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z She could make him talk and knew what he could talk about, so as to display to advantage his natural good sense, high principle, and goodness of heart. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z The thing has been journalistically overdone, of course—greatly; but the people have appeared to advantage—serious and sincere and decent—really caring. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z If Susy had a proper tambourine she could use her rather sweet voice to advantage, and earn money by singing and dancing in the streets. The Little Princess of Tower Hill 2012-02-06T03:00:11.547Z Still, he felt curiously steady and sure of himself, for Jimmy, like other simple-minded men, as a rule appeared to advantage when forced suddenly to face a crisis. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z He increased his pace, hoping to find a spot where he might encamp to advantage and fortify himself for the night. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z The white stone shows up well, and though the town is more or less in a basin the tall spires are seen from the surrounding hills to advantage. Cornwall 2012-01-20T03:00:16.790Z In fact the space is so cramped that only one can work to advantage at a time. The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat How they sailed away, what happened on the voyage, and what was discovered 2012-01-20T03:00:16.183Z Against a mass of silvery flowers on a bush by which she stood the maid's exquisite figure showed to advantage, as I wickedly permitted myself to observe. The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter 2012-01-19T03:00:23.620Z It has an oak ceiling, like the other reception rooms, and pale-green walls, that show off to advantage a number of oil paintings framed in dark crimson velvet and gold. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z He reasoned if a long wagon could be handled to advantage this way a long bob-sled might also. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z If a nation can summon the will to pull together, it can turn even the most unpromising circumstances to advantage. Opinion: The Myth of Japan?s Failure 2012-01-08T00:48:46Z Nobody knew better how to turn things to advantage politically, and nobody was readier to take such advantage, provided it did not involve dishonorable means. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z His brother supposed that he might use this talent to advantage, and encouraged him to cultivate it. The Life of Benjamin Franklin Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes 2012-01-04T03:00:46.617Z We've agreed that you're the man for your end of this thing, and we've agreed that with the right man to run it, the advertising campaign can be carried on to advantage. Loaded Dice 2012-01-04T03:00:36.343Z If not forced they may be kept longer to advantage. Natural and Artificial Duck Culture 2012-01-04T03:00:33.923Z Their beauty depends so much on color that they do not appear to advantage in the figures. Through a Microscope Something of the Science Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope. 2011-12-29T03:00:20.733Z Can’t you apply this idea to advantage on your side on the roads that General Grant will be obliged to travel if he goes to Burkeville? From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The weather has been much finer since he went; certainly, while he was here, our northern sun did not display himself to advantage. Tennyson and His Friends 2011-12-28T03:00:32.373Z In my opinion there are only two musicians in history—Bach and Tchaikowsky—and neither of these sounds to advantage on a hurdy-gurdy. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z There is a certain amount of competition which works to advantage if part of the books have to be bound outside. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z Possibly a Sunday-school choir might be organized to advantage, the strong singers from among the more mature scholars being banded together to practice new music and lead the singing. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z It seems a pity that the unappreciative should often obtain chances which are denied to those who could utilise them to advantage, but it is often the case. Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs 2011-12-21T03:00:41.820Z Davies wanted a hold on Allenwood which might be turned to advantage later, and he now saw an opportunity for getting it. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z When it is known, however, that a watch is to be used in a warm climate the extremes may be raised five or ten degrees to advantage. Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches 2011-12-20T03:00:26.380Z That was the time to see my baby brother to advantage. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z I’ll support such a scheme, when I can see how an increased capital could be used to advantage and I am convinced about the need for a smelter. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z Sitting here in the green parlour to-night, with the firelight playing on his smiling face as he talked to or teased his eldest boy, Squire Broadbent was seen to advantage. From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z Ananda glanced down at the neat frock coat and trousers that became his figure and set it off to advantage. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z The other was a blue roan, whose colour did not show off his size to advantage, but whose broad chest, sloping shoulders, and lean flanks marked his power. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z He had learned something which he might be able to use to advantage later on and he had strained the situation just a little more. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z It will be evident that it could not be located to advantage in the airplane fuselage. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Says he, "Don't you think he could put in another day to advantage right around here?" Ingersollia Gems of Thought from the Lectures, Speeches, and Conversations of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, Representative of His Opinions and Beliefs 2011-11-24T03:00:41.267Z This makes them very ready to undertake a part, as they obtain an excellent opportunity to display their charms to advantage, and so help to fulfil the prediction. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z He was a judge of men and knew how to use them to advantage. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z Because of this foreign engineers have experimented widely with other substances, such as alcohol, benzol, and kerosene, but more to determine if they can be used to advantage in motor cars than in airplane engines. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z Her clothes were good of their kind, but they suggested the provinces; or she had not the knack of showing them off to advantage. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Exercise 289 Bring to class an advertisement in which the principle of balance is used to advantage, two illustrations, one on each side of the text, being used to convey one impression. Business English A Practice Book 2011-11-19T03:00:25.507Z With fishes weighing from 40 pounds and upward, 300 feet of line can be used to advantage. Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast 2011-11-18T03:00:28.323Z Even some of my friends out in front, though, did not expect to hear me to advantage. Memoirs of an American Prima Donna 2011-11-17T03:00:32.600Z The following formulæ were given in “The Aeroplane” of London and can be used to advantage by those desiring to make computations to ascertain power requirements: Fig. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z Notwithstanding, the style is distinctly Moorish, and the decoration was the work of Mud�jares, whose quaint azulejos may be here studied to advantage. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z You will be surprised to find how many times an inference thus drawn will enable you to play your hand to advantage. Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws 2011-11-14T03:00:24.540Z However, persons who have read much, and read to advantage, generally find themselves at no loss in orthography, grammar, and punctuation. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z It gave him the opportunity of cultivating his rare social gifts which he soon learned to display to advantage. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z For instance, if cylinder No. 1 has just completed its power-stroke, the piston in cylinder No. 3 has reached the point where the gas may be ignited to advantage. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z The Dutch charged confidently, but they could not use their firearms to advantage, and the Brazilians showed the traditional valour of their race in the use of pike and sword. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z “Don’t I look it?” demanded Andy, swinging around to show off to advantage his new clothes. The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z The officers of the Tallapoosa had certainly used their time to advantage, for the crew was well disciplined, though the twenty-four petty officers and seamen from the Chatauqua were the spice of every movement. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z The mere fact that a good observer happened to use his smoked glass to advantage may cause a particular period to appear to have an unusual number of spots. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z It simplifies location of all engine troubles, and while it will prove invaluable to the novice, it can be used to advantage by the more expert. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z He more especially endeavoured to render the marshy places stable by means of causeways, that his soldiers, treading with safety, might easily pass them, and, having firm footing, fight to advantage. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z If they are useful, we turn them to advantage, until a more refined wisdom teaches us that certain animals amply reward a different mode of treatment, that of tending and breeding. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z It is one thing to have the Democrats try to steal an election but to have our own party manipulate the system to advantage a particular candidate is unconscionable.” Stakes are getting higher for Florida primary now that winner will get all 50 delegates 2011-10-25T02:09:00Z Then the speed of their flight is indeed seen to advantage, as well as the marvellous suddenness with which they can change their rapid course as their victim tries to escape from their attack. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z It simplifies location of all engine troubles, and while it will prove invaluable to the novice, it can be used to advantage by the more expert. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z The pagans are very numerous, and eager to fight, and we much inferior to them in number; so that if we stay till daybreak, we cannot, in my opinion, attack them to advantage. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z The Germans have a convenient system that some American teachers follow to advantage, but that a textbook has no right to require. The Teaching of Geometry 2011-10-12T02:00:52.133Z Butter, lemon-juice, or any flavoring recommended before can be used to advantage. The Myrtle Reed Cook Book 2011-10-12T02:00:46.677Z I think lands might be disposed of in that country to advantage. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z It is an aid to the result getter, invaluable to the up-to-date farmer, student, blacksmith, implement dealer and, in fact, all who can apply practical knowledge of stationary gasoline engines or gas tractors to advantage. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z Fixed capital consists of buildings, machines, tools, &c.—Hold lands in capite, to hold them directly from the sovereign.—Make capital out of, to turn to advantage. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z Book II offers two general lines of application that may be introduced to advantage, preferably as additions to the textbook work. The Teaching of Geometry 2011-10-12T02:00:52.133Z Brown, rye, graham, or corn bread may be mixed with the white bread to advantage. The Myrtle Reed Cook Book 2011-10-12T02:00:46.677Z Men who are used to government know the weight and worth of the press, when in hands which can use it to advantage. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z There may be limits beyond which we cannot transport some sorts to advantage in either direction, but this too will depend very much upon the adaptability of our soils to particular varieties. American Pomology Apples 2011-10-03T02:00:29.477Z The Filipino on trial, even for some significant affair, cannot tell a lie to advantage: Rizal was no exception even in this. The Katipunan or The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune 2011-10-03T02:00:24.600Z Presently came a pause, which the Punjaubee used to advantage, by covering his fallen foe with sand, so as to get the better grip. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z The great fête of the day was to be the races; and it was then that the agrarian beauties of Brompton showed to advantage. Fern Vale (Volume 3) or the Queensland Squatter 2011-09-30T02:00:17.137Z But she essayed to convince herself that all hope was not gone, and the very warning Ann had angrily uttered might be turned to advantage. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z At the same time, or during the growing season, much may be done to advantage, both in thinning-out and shortening-in such parts of the tree, as may need these plans of treatment. American Pomology Apples 2011-10-03T02:00:29.477Z The difficulty lay in knowing how to use the overcoat to advantage in furthering and further complicating a situation already delightful. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z A firm, flat grass-covered shelf, at least a yard square, is seen in a straight line up above, and as soon as the first man has reached this a rope can be used to advantage. Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland 2011-09-23T02:00:23.653Z Will crept to a place beside him, and, finding an opening, also used his eyes to advantage. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z Yet, in spite of these defects, she realized that he appeared to advantage at his own table. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z "We've been getting a lot of complaints about ... manipulation -- the possibility that somebody is manipulating equity to advantage their option position," he said. Suspicious trades probed on Wall Street: regulator 2011-09-16T18:16:50Z The Snowflakes flourish in rich sandy soil, and appear to advantage in the rock-garden or in the grass, where they may be massed in the same way as Snowdrops, &c. Beautiful Bulbous Plants For the Open Air 2011-09-10T02:00:24.197Z She found that it was wisest for her to retain the old house for her purpose, as she could neither sell it nor rent it to advantage. Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls 2011-09-09T02:01:09.477Z Here is a bit of advice to any one who would like to have four really pretty cats about the house, each to show the others to advantage. The Domestic Cat 2011-09-08T02:00:21.853Z She had a splendid figure, which the riding habit showed to advantage, and though her face was plain, her expression was pleasant and attractive. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z Nor was it seen to advantage, being planted in the central bed, in the midst of some admirable palms and tree-ferns. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z We try to use what’s unique about Google to advantage us in the marketplace. After Doubling Fund Size, Google Ventures Looks For Next Google 2011-09-06T06:00:28Z And extravagance is nearly as bad as economy, when it isn’t used to advantage.’” The Whale and the Grasshopper And other Fables 2011-09-05T02:00:18.250Z He was not seen to advantage just at that moment for he was looking decidedly out of humour, and his brows were drawn together over his eyes until he appeared to scowl. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z Dr. Kussin does offer comprehensive advice on using medical Web sites to advantage, but the casual reader may still find his company a little too much monologue and too little dialogue. Books: Two Doctors Take a Patient-Centric Approach in New Books 2011-08-29T22:08:19Z We will deposit fifty thousand to your credit, to be used as working capital—you can’t branch out with less; you’ve got to be able to work to advantage. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z His slim figure appeared to advantage in evening clothes; he was no longer afraid of rooms that were handsome and spacious like this. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z But she has ways that the average man might often copy to advantage. The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer 2011-08-21T02:00:29.747Z A common violation of conciseness is the presentation of a single complex idea, step by step, in a series of sentences or independent clauses which might to advantage be combined into one. A Foreword to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition 2011-08-20T02:00:13.567Z Two persons of equal intellectual calibre may have, one a talent for mathematics, the other for literature; that is, one can exhibit his intellect to advantage only in calculation, the other only in writing. The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z His clear, fair skin and blue eyes showed off to advantage, in the estimation of his wife, set off by his luxuriously lined overcoat. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z Traction stock had advanced lately, despite newspaper attacks on the company and he hoped to sell his friend's shares to advantage. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z The combination of capital against them, the hard winter and price of provisions, all were skilfully turned to advantage; and, above all, the beer. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z But Ralegh, in his influential position, saw a means of turning his scheme to advantage. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z Strawberries cannot be pulped to advantage, but it is otherwise with raspberries, the pulp of which is largely made. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z The earliest to appear, The Pioneers, is the least meritorious—as though Cooper had not yet seen the value of his material, and had not yet acquired the art of handling it to advantage. Americanisms and Briticisms with other essays on other isms 2011-08-12T02:00:23.033Z In the chapter on Abstinence it is suggested that one of the best things that men and particularly women could practice to advantage from the standpoint of religious abstinence would be abstinence from excessive rest. Religion And Health 2011-08-12T02:00:18.323Z Perhaps the flat might be sublet, furnished, to advantage. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z Some of Tom’s stories were truly incredible, but not those in which he figured to advantage: he was too brave a man to have consciously gained credit he did not deserve. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Every one reads, but how many read to advantage? Every Man His Own University 2011-08-04T02:00:22.623Z He said a man could use any tool to advantage if he had the head, but without thought you couldn’t make a shovel go right. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z A coward every inch of him, he certainly did not show to advantage with an escort of constables about him. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Only the southern fa�ade shows to advantage, but in spite of its varied styles, which mark the different stages of its growth, the church realises to the full the purpose of its founders. Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) 2011-07-31T02:00:09.963Z Here, too, was a deep ravine coming down at right angles to the road, offering excellent ground for a tactician to place his forces to advantage and deal out destruction upon advancing troops. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z Mark this: Nature, and Nature alone, effects cures, and it's in very, very few instances that a poison pill can be used to advantage. Think A Book for To-day 2011-07-27T02:00:35.180Z One thing is certain, that the extreme massiveness of the panther's limbs serves to give a firmness to the support of the figure, and sets off to advantage its lightness and delicacy. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:11.383Z It dries more quickly: the surface is not so glazy and unequal, requiring no particular light to be seen to advantage. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z Certainly Norway will compare with England very much to advantage in this respect, though of course we do not mean to say that similar conduct would be possible in England. Three in Norway by Two of Them 2011-07-10T02:00:15.900Z Her tall, elegant figure showed to advantage in the light morning dress, as in easy attitude she reached up to hold the refractory bough—Clara Neville was not one to indulge in unbecoming exertions. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z It is somewhat singular that this tendency to display my weak side should have developed itself at the very time when I most desired to appear to advantage. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z He did not appear to advantage in his new store-clothes, which did not suit his stalwart form nearly as well as the rough, home-made garments to which he was accustomed. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z All the world was an enemy, to be turned to advantage when possible, and defeated at any rate when not. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z She began at once to make clothes for her babe, that she might show him off to advantage in the lodges of her people. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z A tall and well-proportioned frame, which shows to advantage in its travel-worn suit of light tweed. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z The first qualification was a tall person, that might set off to advantage such articles of the widow's cast-off finery as might be unnecessary for Agnes; the next, a willingness to accept low wages. The Widow Barnaby Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:16.980Z Still, in a warm and comfortable room they can work to advantage even then. How to Get Strong and How to Stay So 2011-07-01T02:00:12.520Z Further, the eye of the connoisseur is distracted by it, and the neatness of the work is not seen to advantage until the black has become nearly effaced. Antonio Stradivari 2011-06-28T02:00:11.050Z This head-dress, which has some resemblance to that of the Alsatian women, sets off a young and pretty face to advantage, but increases the ugliness of an ugly one. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z This continuing action of light may often be utilized to advantage. Photogravure 2011-06-19T02:00:24.663Z There is a precious therapeutic secret in this use of deterrent, repugnant, frightful materials which patients use to advantage under certain circumstances. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z But it is prolix, and could be compressed to advantage. Studies in Old Testament History 2011-06-17T02:00:16.420Z He had seen Harry in action before now, and recognized the fact that he was gifted with a bright mind, capable of grasping the situation, and turning even a little thing to advantage. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z Under the palm trees it was now dark, and Dave used the electric flashlight to advantage. Dave Porter on Cave Island A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission 2011-06-15T02:00:23.660Z He is usually a man of stalwart frame, which is set off to advantage by his close fitting garments. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Direct Suggestion.—The question is whether suggestion can be used to advantage in these cases without employing any of the radical measures that have been suggested. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z By a judicious division of time, Dr. Franklin acquired the art of doing everything to advantage, and his amusements were of such a nature as could never militate with the main objects of his pursuit. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical 2011-06-08T02:00:20.907Z The magician has employed them in his entertainments and the camoufleur used them to advantage in the practice of deception during the recent war. Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications 2011-06-02T02:00:25.247Z His profound scholarship, penetrating judgment, nervous though severe style, and critical acumen, all show to advantage in the History. The Age of Tennyson 2011-05-31T02:00:36.607Z It moved backwards and forwards in the most comical way, with ridiculous little jerks, showing up to advantage against the cassock which was all twisted like a screw round the abb�'s thin body. Bijou 2011-05-25T02:00:22.743Z Honey is one of these, its sugar occurring in the form of mannite, and there are other substances related to it that probably can be employed to advantage. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z He is too good and kind to advantage himself by your misfortune. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z Then he was vain; at least he liked his own good looks, and, being æsthetic in his tastes, chose to display them to advantage by his attire. Boston Neighbours In Town and Out 2011-05-24T02:00:13.567Z Her very beautiful face and throat were not seen to advantage, as they were hardly in proportion with her figure, which was short and too stiffly set to move gracefully on the stage. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II 2011-05-22T02:00:17.943Z Nothing was seen to advantage, but a great deal was there. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z This is true if the patient is persuaded that there is some pathological condition present which must be corrected or else she will not be better, and if favorable suggestion cannot be used to advantage. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z But granting to variety all the importance that is claimed for it, are we using the lever to advantage? A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z From the Australian colonies nearly the whole military force might be withdrawn to advantage. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Good and kind as ever," said the Prince to Aminta; "you certainly appear to advantage with that hideous and deformed being. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z The difference is simply this: At the North everything is turned to advantage. The Impending Crisis of the South How to Meet It 2011-05-10T02:00:59.100Z Fat in cold climates can be used to advantage as a retainer of heat. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z Light alluvial soil near rivers or streams is adapted to melon growth, and many an old meadow now weedy and unprofitable might be used to advantage for one of these crops. Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring Quick Cash Crops and How to Grow Them 2011-05-10T02:00:58.433Z He had to disentangle all this, to take it off as quickly as possible, to show himself to more advantage, for there is no one who does not prefer to show himself to advantage. White Nights and Other Stories The Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Volume X 2011-05-07T02:00:35.433Z We are informed that the State could reforest to advantage from 2,000 to 2,500 acres a year, and could supply material for planting at least 30,000 acres a year on private land. Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z "Yes, I noticed that, Merritt, and was waiting to see if any of the rest of you had used your eyes to advantage," Rob told him. The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico 2011-05-02T02:00:18.793Z Sometimes there are departments that can be dropped to advantage, though they seem to be adding to both business and profit. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z Remember what I say, if you would yield to advantage, and hold out the attack; to draw him on, keep him off, to be sure. The Inconstant 2011-04-27T02:00:21.193Z Nature had dealt niggardly with him, and the little that he had he did not use to advantage. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z You couldn’t see her to advantage, Mr. Gardiner. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z His broad-brimmed white felt hat sets off his face to advantage. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z The minerals include marble, lead, and copper, but are not wrought to advantage. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z Introduced into cultivation, the fruit of the talamisan could to advantage be used as an ade fruit, and with a little sugar it would make a good breakfast fruit. The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 2011-04-13T02:00:12.527Z She was nearly divested of her canvass, yet still beautiful in her nakedness, showing to advantage the graceful symmetry of her tapering spars, and the exquisite shape and proportions of her hull. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z Jack knew the course well, the run in has a curious dip, not far from the winning post, and as Topsy Turvy possessed any amount of stamina it was here he would show to advantage. The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z The body should be made taper, and full at the head, it is a capital fly on rough days in May and June, and used to advantage on warm evenings. Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies 2011-04-04T02:00:10.823Z With the purpose of quickening the imagination, questions "To the Pupil" are introduced at intervals throughout the book, and on almost every page additional questions of the same kind might be supplied to advantage. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z It is the purpose of this article to give a brief survey of the more common reagents which, under certain conditions, may be used to advantage in these Islands. The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 2011-04-13T02:00:12.527Z But although they found traces of men and even some nets, they now took counsel to return, perceiving that for that time they would not be able to advantage themselves above their first achievement. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. I 2011-04-02T02:00:10.597Z You know at taking leave of a party at a doorway, sometimes a man dallies and foolishes and gets awkward, and does not know how to make off to advantage. Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z It may be varied to advantage with blue silk body. Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies 2011-04-04T02:00:10.823Z Attempts at erasure of unlucky marks are frequently noticed, for the reason that an animal with a bad mark is scarcely, if ever, sold to advantage. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Nothing is now necessary to the greatest possible measure of success, but capital to furnish sufficient means to enable us to develop every department to advantage. History of American Socialisms 2011-03-28T02:00:20.967Z Not yet having the patent, he could not sell to advantage at all. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z This is one great reason why they like me so; because they can all show to advantage in a room and eclipse from a certain tact one who is reckoned to be a good Poet. Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z There were gallant figures amongst them, shown to advantage on young horses whose spirit was not yet quelled by the plough. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z For a large establishment hundreds of traps may be used to advantage, and a dozen is none too many for an ordinary barn or dwelling infested with rats. House Rats and Mice Farmers' Bulletin 896 2011-03-12T03:00:26.220Z What can be done by way of turning the myth-making period to advantage, this little book is partly to show. The Basket Woman A Book of Indian Tales for Children 2011-03-09T03:00:44.330Z The windows of this chamber may remain open during the day, to advantage in sorting and packing, and also to the proper ventilation of the building. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z They're like things wound up to talk well and dress well and exhibit themselves to advantage and calculate their effects—and lack character. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z Perhaps in this respect, the citizens of older communities might imitate the gold-diggers to advantage. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z Cage trap.—When rats are abundant, the large French wire cage traps may be used to advantage. House Rats and Mice Farmers' Bulletin 896 2011-03-12T03:00:26.220Z During this part of the expedition the good qualities of our guides showed once more to advantage. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z The green blooming girdle set off her slender form to advantage. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z Wonderful as the dams were, he found plenty of evidence that the beavers had not always used to advantage the crafty little brains that nature has given them. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z Now that I have shown you the Germans in an unfavourable light, let me tell you of an incident in which they appeared to advantage. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Ranelagh was the place for tall women to appear to advantage in. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z He turned some gold claims to advantage, but abandoned that sort of thing as too uncertain. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z The English king, forgetting his father’s experiences, endeavoured to ride down the enemy by headlong frontal charges of his men-at-arms, and made practically no attempt to use his archery to advantage. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z He certainly did not show in it to advantage, it pinched him too much; his gray jacket and felt hat were infinitely more comfortable. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Her eyes sparkled with interest and her closely-fitting fur coat set off her beauty to advantage. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z "I do indeed," said Pendarves blushing; "and when Lord Charles sees her to advantage,—which he did not to-day,—he will not, I am sure, wonder at my admiration." A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Rowing shows a graceful girl off to advantage, and my companion was richly endowed in this particular. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z And a considerable amount of two-and-one-half year notes may be held to advantage, since, if properly selected with successive maturities, one-fifth of their total amount will be immediately rediscountable when necessary. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z The methods followed by Cornaro and the recommendations and suggestions submitted by him can be compared to advantage with the teachings of authorities of the present day, such as Metchnikoff. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z The bright winter sun showed to advantage the picturesque little city. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z "So, then, this is the real reason of your wishing to make Helen a sharer in your amusements, and to exhibit her fine form to advantage!" exclaimed my mother indignantly. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z The churches were not placed as he would have had them, so as to exhibit to advantage their architectural character. London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2011-01-28T03:00:22.900Z Now it was that a peculiar gift of Phillis Wheatley shone to advantage. The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States 2011-01-26T03:00:29.717Z She leaned her back against the dry trunk of an old willow and balanced herself, not without a certain savage grace, which displayed her muscular limbs to advantage beneath the rags which covered them. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z Persuasion in one quarter might have no effect, but a square talk in another, might; and Maud's incomprehensible coolness with Dr. Beaumont might be turned to advantage. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z A mere weed, of course, cannot row to advantage; but I have seen more than one instance of so-called weeds who eventually developed under the influence of the exercise into solid and capable oars. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z “There were decisions made deliberately to advantage the company by withholding information and misrepresenting information,” Robert Lewis, an assistant United States attorney, said in court. Judge Accepts Guilty Plea by Guidant 2011-01-14T06:48:02Z Mrs. Harper was a woman of exceptionally strong personality and could read her poems to advantage. The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States 2011-01-26T03:00:29.717Z The former is paneled from floor to ceiling, the white of the finish now mellowed to ivory tones, and serving to display to advantage the fine furnishings with which it is equipped. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z The time he did spend in school he used to advantage, singing “Sweet Caroline” to the pretty blonde in front of him on the bus, whom he soon prevailed on to marry him. A Son of the Bayou, Torn Over the Shrimping Life 2011-01-06T18:27:14Z The black small clothes show to advantage a well-shaped leg, and on the feet are low shoes. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z The attitude of easy grace displays its best points to advantage. Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation 2011-01-05T03:01:01.227Z Howard had placed it in reserve just where he could use it to advantage, on either flank, in front, or centre. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z When the need for such cash in the country banks passes, when they can no longer employ it to advantage at home, they send it back to New York. The Value of Money 2011-01-04T03:01:12.363Z These little spires are shown to advantage against backgrounds of soft blue and pink. Stained Glass Tours in England 2011-01-03T03:01:00.547Z By the mass, the keen wind which blows me into an ague here, shews her figure off to advantage. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The long tail usually found on stock snowshoes is a nuisance and may as a rule be cut off to advantage, for usually the balance of the snowshoe is improved by so doing. Woodcraft 2010-12-30T03:00:30.337Z A thing might be practicable, that is, possible of accomplishment, when it was not a practical enterprise, that is, one which could be worked to advantage. The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph 2010-12-29T03:00:29.577Z There are enormous numbers of transfers that could be made to advantage if there were no cost at all involved. The Value of Money 2011-01-04T03:01:12.363Z It is unconnected, and nothing can be done with it to advantage, without me.” Poems With a Sketch of the Life and Experience of Annie R. Smith 2010-12-26T03:00:20.460Z In shape, he was slightly but elegantly formed, and his well-knit limbs were seen to advantage in the close-fitting but homely suit he wore. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z A heavy man, if of average height, or taller, can use larger shoes to advantage, while for a smaller and lighter man slightly smaller snowshoes are better adapted. Woodcraft 2010-12-30T03:00:30.337Z It was a young man with a pleasant, dark face, on which a blond mustache appeared to advantage. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z The feet were encased in small, ornamented moccasins which displayed the symmetrical limbs to advantage. The Frontier Angel A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' Life 2010-12-20T17:12:29.603Z A public man must show himself in public, even if not to advantage. Character and Opinion in the United States 2010-12-20T17:12:15.253Z With triple expansion, initial pressures of 180 pounds or more may be used to advantage. Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 2010-12-20T17:12:10.227Z He added that the DfT must "not be seen to advantage one part of the country over another". London's transport chief ready to defend capital spending 2010-07-22T19:51:00Z Each commander was to occupy so much space with his galley as to allow room for manœuvring it to advantage, and yet not enough to allow the enemy to break the line. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies From the summit of the Mayenwand we had a clear view of the glacier of the Rhone; and to see the lower portion of this glacier to advantage no better position can be chosen. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. In the absence of other animals, they might perform light work to advantage, but severe labor would stint their growth or impair their milk beyond the benefit derived from it. Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. In the case of compound engines, a ratio of from 8 to 10 is commonly employed to advantage, while with triple-expansion engines, ratios of 12 to 15 are found to give good results. Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 2010-12-20T17:12:10.227Z Suddenly brought face to face with such a divinity, it was no small credit to Walter Mowbray that he kept his wits sufficiently to turn her laughing comment to advantage. The Great Mogul His hair clustered thickly round his temples, and he was in the habit of throwing it back, so as to display his fine forehead to advantage. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies There is nothing from Bilbao that can be imported to advantage. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams Fabueno submitted to the will of the novice, and Amador rising without much effort under his weight, he was soon in a position to operate to advantage. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico Of course, if there are places where dens are numerous more can be built to advantage, while along other stretches of water it may be useless to build them at all. Deadfalls and Snares A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps Small tidings you needed, I wis," said she, "that turned even silence to advantage, and the very winds of Heaven to your way of thinking! Idonia: A Romance of Old London For a bait set on dry land, the trap may be staked to advantage, for if one fox is caught and rolls around over the ground, you are more likely to catch another one there. Science of Trapping Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits And Distribution, With Practical Methods For Their Capture Here the larger pieces of earthenware and porcelain should be displayed to advantage. Household Organization One about every mile is enough unless there should be many dens and rocky bluffs along the streams, then they could to advantage be built closer, for other game is liable to be caught. Mink Trapping A Book of Instruction Giving Many Methods of Trapping—A Valuable Book for Trappers. The many traps described cannot all be used to advantage in any section, but some of them can. Deadfalls and Snares A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps Peckover's native smartness was quick to turn the situation to advantage. A Poached Peerage Assafoetida used alone, is worthless, but may be mixed with other scents, to advantage. Science of Trapping Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits And Distribution, With Practical Methods For Their Capture Experienced trappers are quick to note all such places as these, as well as points where, with a very little human handiwork, traps may be placed to advantage. Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers If the waters are of such a size that a boat can be used to advantage, then the boat becomes a necessity. Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping. While the pit trap is mostly used for capturing large game, it can be used to advantage for taking many of the smaller fur bearers. Deadfalls and Snares A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps The capital is so perfectly level that to be seen to advantage it must be looked upon as a whole from some favorable elevation. Under the Southern Cross or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands It should be remembered, however, that trail sets of any kind, can not be used to advantage, if there is much stock about. Science of Trapping Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits And Distribution, With Practical Methods For Their Capture Steadyrests can often be used to prevent flexible parts from springing, as previously explained, but there are many kinds of light work to which the steadyrest cannot be applied to advantage. Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. She felt that she had never met a man who had put her more on her mettle and made her instinctively wish more to show herself to advantage. The Spy in Black Certainly, contrasted with Pauline's blunt, abrupt frankness, these pretty, bland, suave ways shone to advantage. Love Works Wonders A Novel In none, owing to the very slow cooking, is it possible to use a thermometer to advantage. Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables In such cases a small bait may sometimes be used to advantage, by setting traps a short distance away. Science of Trapping Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits And Distribution, With Practical Methods For Their Capture Castings which are close to the finished size in the rough can often be finished to advantage by taking a single cut with a broad tool, provided the work is sufficiently rigid. Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. She stood before him in a simple, closely fitting dress, which perfectly harmonised with her glossy dark brown hair and perfect complexion, and also revealed to advantage her finely moulded form. The Man Who Rose Again There was a method in the construction of this room which was planned for unbroken spaces to bring out to advantage the lines of the beautiful old sideboard. Remodeled Farmhouses There are now on the market, however, thermometers that the amateur confectioner or small manufacturer can use to advantage. Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables But at least he was able to scan the rocky mass to advantage. The Unknown Sea The horizontal type is also used for turning or facing flanges or similar surfaces when such an operation can be performed to advantage in connection with other machine work on the same part. Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. Under such conditions it was impossible that any man should exhibit his powers to advantage; but at a later period, when he had got rid of those trammels, his singular abilities vindicated themselves. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 The wall hangings are not of the Colonial type; they are plain gray and bring out to advantage the setting of furniture, pictures, and ornaments in the room. Remodeled Farmhouses They were a bonny, picturesque crew, most of them wearing gay-coloured handkerchiefs tied over their heads, and short sleeves which showed their well-shaped arms to advantage. The School by the Sea At the age of 19 he commanded a company of artillery and was ever ready for a little more grape when it could be used to advantage. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution When both heads are mounted on the cross-rail, as with a double-head boring mill, it is often impossible to machine certain parts to advantage, because one head interferes with the other. Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. Example 27.—The above position shows to advantage the enormous value of the opposition. Chess Fundamentals It spoiled my sleep like the amethyst: for many a night I lay awake and did speculate how I could put it out to advantage and get more to put to it. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim The German gunners, however, could not use these to advantage while the French planes kept so high up, though the shrapnel was a menace, for the Hun guns shot far and with excellent aim. Air Service Boys Over The Rhine Fighting Above The Clouds Being unacquainted with our language he could not command to advantage but no one could better lead a column of cavalry in a charge. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Furthermore, deer and elk may be raised to advantage in forests and on rough, brushy ground unfitted for either agriculture or stock raising, thus utilizing for profit much land that is now waste. Fur Farming A book of Information about Fur Bearing Animals, Enclosures, Habits, Care, etc. Although it is not absolutely necessary in the species of etching which we are studying, there are cases, nevertheless, in which it can be used to advantage, but always as an auxiliary only. A Treatise on Etching In a short time a young lady entered, her dark olive face well set off by her brown hair, becomingly though simply dressed, with a light girlish figure showing to advantage in her flowered gown. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec If the roller used is not too heavy it may be rolled to advantage, but the rolling of this course depends upon the character of the stones. The Future of Road-making in America At the same time she broke up a biscuit and put the pieces in her mouth with an affected movement of the hand, all the while displaying her false teeth to advantage. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II Nicks set off instantly for Gravesend, where he was detained nearly an hour by the difficulty of getting a boat—an interval which he employed to advantage in baiting his horse. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom I was undoubtedly stupid, but I do not think he showed to advantage in the affair. Springtime and Other Essays These deceitful appearances were joined with a semblance of piety; and he could at any time make himself appear to advantage, by the display of a variety of superficial knowledge. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact For wide, heavy roads a steam roller of fifteen tons can be used to advantage. The Future of Road-making in America What money I earned was spent to advantage. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Naturally you will incorporate, sooner or later, to work this property to advantage. The Land of Strong Men Well," said Tom again, "I might appear to advantage as one. Last Words He thought that young ladies generally were not sufficiently learned in the solid branches, to exercise their mental powers to advantage, or to be agreeable, intelligent companions. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact In many countries the army has been used to advantage in time of peace in building up and maintaining the highways. The Future of Road-making in America Though he was much indebted to Aristotle he used the material to advantage, adding much from his own experience and historical knowledge. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" Incidentally they showed her husband to advantage, in a new light and her trust in him strengthened. The Land of Strong Men The soul of an artist, as revealed by Trakor's love of painting, had clashed with the hot blood of youth and a desire to appear to advantage in the eyes of a lovely woman. The Return of Tharn These deceitful appearances were joined with a semblance of piety; and he could at any time make himself appear to advantage, by the display of a variety of superficial knowledge. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact A curious mode of preparing a dead man to appear to advantage before the gods in the other world was to flay his corpse. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II Did you manage to lay any money against the Blenheim colt to advantage? Hard Pressed Other aquatic animals which possess such organs use them to advantage as electric batteries against their foes. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 21 1890 The first was habited in the uniform of an officer, was well mounted, and displayed a light and active figure, which appeared to advantage in the dexterous management of his horse. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency He thought that young ladies generally were not sufficiently learned in the solid branches, to exercise their mental powers to advantage, or to be agreeable, intelligent companions. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact By this means we eliminate all familiar intonation, and disassociate it from any meaning which will sway the mind, and in this way it can be studied to advantage. The Speech of Monkeys No, no; but I firmly believe that we should remain at a respectful distance from the objects which we want to see to advantage and admire. Rambles in Womanland With great pains she had arranged her black hair, which set off to advantage the delicate pallor of the face revealing so much suffering. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII A beautiful voice is not so great a gift, unless its possessor knows how to employ it to advantage. Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists Men do not get opportunities to dispose of any MS. to advantage without one of two conditions. Lafcadio Hearn He is a great man to use this slide to advantage against young players, who are inclined to be timid when they see those spikes. Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside We shall never be able to discuss the matter to advantage, till you speak the Thibetian language fluently.” Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 In spite of a slight mist it promised to be a fine evening, and the children looked anxiously up at the sky, hoping it would be clear enough to show off the rockets to advantage. The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story The study concluded that it took "the best management and a considerable knowledge of farm practice and markets" to till such a farm to advantage. Frying Pan Farm As beef cattle they are always seen to advantage at the Norwich Christmas cattle show, held annually in November. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" Their office was a sinecure, and they accordingly were appointed, with a sufficient suite, fully capable of representing to advantage, abroad, the wealth, splendour, and intelligence of the "ancient and loyal corporation." Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) He was tall, rather too much so for the breadth of his shoulders, but he moved with great freedom and ease, and as he was mostly on the move, he also mostly showed to advantage. Fragments of an Autobiography She could reach with ease F in alt, and showed to advantage in such operas as "Zauberfl�te." Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday The road-bed, as a rule, is in reasonably good condition; but, where available between villages, the side path may be taken to advantage, except in one or two instances, which are especially mentioned. Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895 No one dared to come near that place after dusk, and his passion depicted in burning colors how he might use to advantage this solitary meeting. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle Fortunately, we had two crowbars, and the doorway being filled up with earth both inside and out, the men were enabled to stand above the beam, and use the crowbars to advantage. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. She had eyes, so it seemed to me at least, that might rest when off duty, but would ever be on the alert where they could be used to advantage. Fragments of an Autobiography A yard of pink tulle cut to advantage would make a fresh yoke that would brighten even a three-year-old, gasolene-cleaned blouse. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole Even a few minutes regularly devoted will tell in time to advantage. Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 He has conquered it, turning what otherwise would be adverse climatic conditions to advantage in tilling the land. The Pig Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing Owners of such land are able to buy and use to advantage the supplies he has to offer to the grower. A Living from the Land Of the latter gem there were specimens in green, blue, yellow, and white, most of them too poorly cut to show their fine beauty and brilliancy to advantage. Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia Among the accomplishments which girls may cultivate to advantage none surpasses that of reading aloud to the satisfaction of others. Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 Occasionally all black birds occur and these can be used to advantage in breeding when there is a tendency toward too much white in plumage. Ducks and Geese The road is good, and the side paths may be taken here to advantage also. Harper's Round Table, June 18, 1895 Mr. Carnes has a certain low cunning which I can also use to advantage. Astounding Stories, August, 1931 "And do you think Mr. Randolph qualified to withstand it to advantage?" the steward inquired. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. This was not the way, assuredly, to turn the penny to advantage, but what can one say, "durum telum necessitas?"—there was no avoiding the spoliation. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 For additional information as to feeding methods used on commercial duck farms which could be utilized to advantage for the farm flocks, see Chapter VI. Ducks and Geese Under the broad moon it is almost as light as day, and as this strange band emerges into an open space its concomitant elements can be seen to advantage. Haviland's Chum But all the time the sabres were flashing fiercely in the sunlight, and Jack and his friend were using their bayonets to advantage. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War As a matter of fact Elvesdon did show to advantage to the accompaniment of a tinge of officialdom, but, we are careful to emphasise, only at the proper time and place. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising Such an opportunity of being in Clare’s society for three whole days was one not to be thrown away, and of showing to advantage before her during the time, for he was a first-rate whip. In the Whirl of the Rising Duck eggs should be set as often as enough are secured to fill one or more trays in the incubator or enough to produce a sufficient number of ducklings to utilize brooding space to advantage. Ducks and Geese They can be kept to advantage only where there are green commons, and there they are easily kept; live to a very great age; and are amongst the hardiest animals in the world. Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend This exquisite little Saxifrage, general favourite as it is, requires the microscope to bring out its beauties to advantage, but under a good instrument you cannot fail to be charmed with it. The Romance of Natural History, Second Series There are special days, seasons, or occasions when blackboard drawings may be used to advantage for illustration. Blackboard Drawing A patch on the cheek was thought to bring out a dimple to advantage. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) The ordinary hen will be able to cover 9 to 11 duck eggs to advantage depending on her size and upon the season of the year. Ducks and Geese If B roquet it he cannot croquet it, or play his ball afterwards to advantage. Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club It is an exercise in which neither the horse nor the rider is seen to advantage; the heavy monotonous tramp of the beast, cramped by the narrow limits, becomes a stilty, wooden gallop. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance He saw at once that his own reputation was involved in the escape of the prisoner, and he now joined with Lawton, watching for an opening to assail his foe to advantage. The Spy Condensed for use in schools Bulwer, in the "Lady of Lyons" and "Richelieu," both romantic plays, with the regular villanous element, has used the front scene to advantage wherever he found it necessary. The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. The men-at-arms, encumbered with their unwieldy lances, were drawn up in line, and required an open plain to manœuvre to advantage, being easily discomposed by obstacles; and once broken, they could hardly rally. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 The second point will be declined if it is possible to make very good position for the second bridge by roquet, or to glance off from the stake to advantage. Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club Thunderer did not show to advantage at any stage of the race, but he finally managed to beat his stablemate, he finishing fifth, and Dominant seventh. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 Wherefore I exchanged to advantage, and I should always do the same under like circumstances. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna That the animal had been taught the accomplishment, there could be no doubt; and I began to puzzle my brain in what way it might best be turned to advantage. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands Such disinfectants can often be used to advantage in the treatment of refrigerators and cheese rooms to destroy mold spores. Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying Flaring gas-lights illuminated the street down which we turned out of the Boulevard, and showed to advantage two bearded and cloaked warriors on horseback, who looked as if they might be part of the entertainment. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) "Can I be of any service to your Lordship?" interrupted a very over-dressed and much-gold-chained man, of about forty, with a great development of chest, set off to advantage by a very pretentious waistcoat. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "A little, a very little over-done in the mouthing, but his action perfect," said he, as he returned to the window, and held the animal in an attitude to exhibit his fine symmetry to advantage. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago These differences are less unimportant than they seem: the banks, at all events, know how to turn them to advantage. Toilers of the Sea They can be used to advantage on the farm. Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying To charge him with deception and villainy in his character of advocate, is to accuse him of professional zeal; to advantage him, not injure him, in his business. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) In discussing whether or not girls should be taught by their own sex, he inclines to the belief that this practice were advisable, but that discreet men might teach girls to advantage. Women of England Yonder fellow with the silver shield is waiting to fall on Tristram, if he can to advantage. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality His perception passed over and through Kemmer with microscopic care, looking for some weakness, something that could be exploited to advantage. Insidekick Full statistics.—The same end is served still more fully by frequent publication of price-lists, and a daily record of the transactions in any market gives information which every dealer can use to advantage. Rural Health and Welfare "See, I have something to show you," holding out her hand in a way to display Chester's gift to advantage. Elsie in the South Thus the chief disadvantage in employing the narrating character, that he cannot be made omniscient, may be turned to advantage. The Technique of Fiction Writing His dress, too, was peculiar, and probably set off to advantage his striking features and handsome figure. A Rent In A Cloud With the ever-increasing number of prisoners the problem grows in enormity, and can either develop into embarrassing proportions, or by scientific handling can be turned to advantage. On the right of the British line The only way to improve the present situation of affairs in any community is to use the natural forces within reach to advantage. Rural Health and Welfare II.—To make drawings so simple, and so gradually progressive, as to enable any teacher, whether acquainted with drawing or not, to instruct his pupils to advantage. Eureka: A Prose Poem The possibility of cultivating the cinchona-tree to advantage was suggested, as well as the raising of tea. The Pearl of India At first, however, they did not see the sunrise to advantage, for their way led through a dense grove of young pine trees growing up among the charred stumps of a burnt forest. Pretty Michal His ingenuous temper and engaging modesty set off to advantage a very fair understanding. Coelebs In Search of a Wife A farm well equipped can not be handled to advantage without a proportional investment in current supplies. Rural Health and Welfare He was nervous and full of doubt, of uneasy anticipation that he would not appear to advantage at three o'clock that afternoon. Ancestors A Novel It occurred to Eugene that he might use the time to advantage a little later and that he would claim it. The "Genius" The secret of this improvement is known only to the Government, my boy, and will be used to advantage when our gory conflict with combined Europe comes off. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 By this, two ends are answered: while she gives her guest an occasion of appearing to advantage, she puts herself in the way of gaining some information. Coelebs In Search of a Wife A legitimate borrower is one who can use capital to advantage in production. Rural Health and Welfare Although advised that they could be sold to advantage if haste were not imperative, Gwynne, who had a large balance in the bank, determined to continue the experiment. Ancestors A Novel What appears to advantage allures, even if it be not the best. Training the Teacher He was going to be the model Corporal of the regiment, and give all the rest a copy which they could follow to advantage. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign If ever there was a time when He could use His ravens to advantage," said the irreverent Shorty, "it's about now. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys Any producer may at one part of a year be a lender and afterward a borrower to advantage of everybody. Rural Health and Welfare However, she had finally succeeded in letting the Abbey and Capheaton to advantage, and it was on the cards that she would reach California before the end of the year. Ancestors A Novel Under good management, an afternoon school can use an hour and a half to advantage. Training the Teacher I believe that young calves might be pastured to advantage in an old orchard. The Apple It is one of the greatest acts of kindness to the poor to mend their economy, and to give them right views of laying out their little money to advantage. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales Just so, great public improvements upon rivers, harbors and highways are a part of economy and prudent investment of wealth only when a community is able to use them to advantage. Rural Health and Welfare A lute is seldom heard in a company of more than five, whereas a drum will show itself to advantage in an assembly of five hundred. The Tatler, Volume 3 Anybody can use a blackboard to advantage, whether he can draw or not. Training the Teacher Any intelligent farmer can, with a little study, purchase and mix the raw materials to advantage. Asparagus, its culture for home use and for market: a practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting, marketing, and preserving of asparagus, with notes on its history Ah, then, I must use them to advantage. The Silent Barrier Japers' farm showed up to advantage on a fine May morning. A Canadian Bankclerk The shell, you see, is both agreeable and convenient; and now you shall judge, whether I have laid out the floor to advantage. The Tatler, Volume 3 He was tall and majestic in stature, and carried to advantage the powdered wig and three-cornered hat, the broad-skirted coat, knee-breeches, high shoes, and plated buckles of the ancient costume. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine |
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