英语词汇“favorable position”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

Galton considered the obvious possibility that eminent men might produce eminent sons because the son “will be placed in a more favorable position for advancement.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

One was the business savvy of many of the authors — their ability to move themselves into favorable positions in the marketplace. Inside Creative Writing’s Premier Talent Factory 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z

Reuters noted that Russian state news agencies published alerts Monday saying Moscow was moving troops to “more favorable positions” east of the Dnieper, only to withdraw the information minutes later. Ukraine claims key advance against Russians 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z

Despite the fresh competition, Humira has maintained favorable positions on insurance drug coverage lists. AbbVie takes $2.1 bln charge on cancer drug ahead of US price negotiation 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z

“Putin may appear to be in a more favorable position now that he has put down a threat to his rule.” Security meltdown avoided in Moscow but blowback from insurrection looms 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z

The Japanese equities are in more favorable position than their U.S. peers as the BOJ is expected to maintain ultra low rates. Japan's Nikkei closes at 33-year high; firm Wall Street lifts appetite 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z

Although the numbers place Pita in a favorable position to becoming the next prime minister, he faces a difficult path. Thailand’s opposition parties, after stunning election win, set plans to enlist allies to take power 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z

In a video statement Friday, Prigozhin mocked the Russian Defense Ministry’s report claiming that its forces regrouped to take more favorable positions, saying they effectively fled and “our flanks are crumbling.” Ukraine says it has retaken territory near embattled eastern city of Bakhmut 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z

Whatever the trial judges draw up for a modified Senate plan, Republican lawmakers are likely in a more favorable position before the state Supreme Court come January should those boundaries be appealed. N. Carolina justices: State Senate map must be drawn again 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z

Scientists will try to get Artemis 1 off the ground very early Wednesday, one of the few times this month when the Earth, moon and sun are all in favorable positions for the mission. NASA’s Artemis I launch has faced several delays. That’s actually common. 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have inflicted damage on Ukrainian forces in battling to hold Lyman, but said outnumbered Russian troops were withdrawn to more favorable positions. Ukraine presses counteroffensive after Russian setback 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have inflicted damage on Ukrainian forces in battling to hold onto Lyman, but said outnumbered Russian troops were withdrawn to more favorable positions. Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z

The GOP is also defending seats in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, where it had hoped to be in a more favorable position. Candidate challenges, primary scars have GOP worried about Senate chances 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z

Native warfare changed dramatically after the Europeans arrived, as some Woodland tribes fought for favorable positions in the fur trade or sold their prisoners to the colonists as slaves. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z

Flores claims that in 2019, his first season as coach, Ross offered to pay him $100,000 for every game the team lost in hopes of getting a favorable position in the draft. Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z

“I think Ireland will still be in a very favorable position.” Strong tech support could help sell Congress on global tax rules -Yellen 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z

“Consumers are in a very favorable position going into the last few months of the year as income is rising and household balance sheets have never been stronger.” Retail trade group sees holiday sales gain of 8.5% to 10.5% 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z

But facing a Rams team led by a rookie quarterback in his second NFL game — and then quickly replaced by Jared Goff nursing a broken thumb — they were in a favorable position. With stunning wild-card loss to Rams, there’s no other way to put it: Seahawks’ season was a failure 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z

Our goal is not to eradicate the disease but to suppress the virus to put us in a favorable position for vaccination. How Straight Talk Helped One State Control COVID 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z

The lines are reconfigured so Democrats would be in a favorable position to win seats now held by GOP Reps. Congress remap nearing completion in North Carolina 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z

The lines are reconfigured so Democrats would be in a favorable position to win seats now held by GOP Reps. Congress remap nearing completion in North Carolina 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z

So if Trump finds himself backed into a corner, Democrats aren’t necessarily in a more favorable position. The real cover-up: Putting Donald Trump’s impeachment in context 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z

In a brutal, beastly battle between two top middleweights with championship aspirations, Paulo Costa catapulted himself to a favorable position for a title shot by punching past Yoel Romero in a unanimous decision victory. UFC 241: Stipe Miocic takes belt back from Daniel Cormier 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z

Possession has never been more valuable in the NFL, and with only six interceptions all season, Rivers is putting his defense in favorable positions by displaying elite decision-making. Analysis | Patrick Mahomes and Philip Rivers are having MVP-caliber seasons, but in very different ways 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z

It may also turn out to be a favorable position. Markelle Fultz isn’t receiving the usual treatment of a No. 1 pick. That might be good for him. 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z

They get to the line of scrimmage in a hurry to catch defenses flat-footed and sneak playmakers into favorable positions. High school football notebook: Secret to No. 8 South Lakes’ offense is simpler than you think 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z

The result, underwhelming as it was on the night, will do little to dent the World Cup hopes of the United States, who remain in favorable position with three matches left in the qualifying hexagonal. United States show shortcomings in disappointing defeat by Costa Rica 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z

But, in a way, that’s the purpose of Saturday’s match — pinpointing and correcting these types of mistakes in order to be in a favorable position heading into the Gold Cup. Mexico entertains Paraguay with eyes on defending its Gold Cup crown 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z

Washington remains in a favorable position, owning a 2-1 series lead, but now the Wizards must find better answers to their problems. Perspective | John Wall has been a one-man highlight reel — and that’s the problem 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z

The Maple Leafs have put themselves in this favorable position by playing with the lead or tied for the majority of the first two games. Capitals lose Game 2 to Maple Leafs on Kasperi Kapanen’s double-overtime goal 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z

Despite his recent absence, Hernandez holds a favorable position based on his ability to play the outfield. Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez feels reinvigorated after World Baseball Classic 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z

The German got the favorable position on the inside of the curve on the final stretch and beat Watabe by 0.7 seconds to claim the 17th title of his career. Bjorn Kircheisen wins Nordic Combined event in Japan 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z

Toronto has played five fewer games than the Bruins, putting it in a relatively favorable position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013 and just the second time in 12 seasons. Matthews’ 23rd goal helps Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 4-0 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z

Detroit started slow, losing three of its first four games before putting together three- and five-game winning streaks to be in a favorable position to win a division title for the first time since 1993. Lions limp to finish after strong run put them in playoffs 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z

There’s certainly a chance Detroit could lose both games and plummet out of the playoff picture after being in a favorable position to win a division title for the first time since 1993. Lions face tough road at Cowboys and against Packers at home 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z

Of course, there’s no need to remind longtime fans that the Cubs were in the same favorable position 13 years ago - heading home to Wrigley Field with a 3-2 lead in the NLCS. Cubs beat Dodgers 8-4, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCS 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z

“The U.S. right now is in a very favorable position.” Is China Stealing Jobs? It May Be Losing Them, Instead 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z

The hope was that this might cause Philae to shift into a more favorable position — but the spacecraft didn't respond. Our final chance to get information from the Philae comet lander probably failed 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z

It is not entirely clear why civilization began on Crete, but the island’s population size and favorable position for sea trade between Egypt and Greece may have been factors. Grave of ‘Griffin Warrior’ at Pylos Could Be a Gateway to Civilizations 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z

Before his unraveling, Rose, 35, entered Sunday in a favorable position and filled with confidence after making seven birdies on Saturday. Frantic Struggle Leaves Unfamiliar Name, Shane Lowry, Atop Leaderboard 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z

Mission Brief, who drew a favorable position in Post 2, is a 6-5 favorite to win her heat. Headstrong Filly Will Skip Undercard and Take on Colts in Hambletonian 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z

It is equidistant from Chicago and Detroit, and is in a favorable position between Grand Rapids and South Bend, Indiana. Former GM plant near Kalamazoo sees success as business park 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z

This followed an extended war with Iran from which Iraq emerged in a more favorable position than Tehran, and Baghdad seemed to be claiming Kuwait as its prize. A Net Assessment of the World 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z

The favorites like to run out in front, which could make for a hectic start at Churchill Downs as 19 horses strive to get into favorable position by the first turn. Kentucky Derby start could prove critical 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z

In one of their last commands to Philae, controllers made the lander turn by 35° and lifted it up several centimeters, in hopes of putting Philae’s solar panels in a more favorable position. Doomed comet lander delivered harvest of science 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z

Additionally, Turner wants to ensure that it keeps its favorable position in ongoing negotiations with the league. Turner Plans Layoffs In Preparation For Rising NBA Rights Fees 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z

Schatz’s victory puts him in a favorable position for November, given the strongly Democratic cant to the island’s voters, both Democratic and Republican analysts have said. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz fends off challenge as makeup primary ends 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z

Ghana lost the game against the U.S., allowing the men’s national team to place itself in a favorable position for their match against Portugal. Fans crowd downtown L.A. viewing party for U.S.-Portugal match 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z

"If the ruling is confirmed, it will create a serious financial problem for the HDZ and put it in a much less favorable position compared to their main political rivals," Gjenero said. Croatia's ex-PM, biggest party sentenced over slush funds 2014-03-11T10:56:46Z

"Britain finds itself in a relatively favorable position in this proposal," Moscovici said. EU bank reform must reflect French, German regulations: French finmin 2014-01-30T19:14:29Z

“This language seems to do more than pose a question; it presents a favorable position on the referendum,” Mr. Dadey said. Ballot Measure on Casinos Will Have a Positive Slant 2013-09-12T02:45:37Z

And it’s no longer relevant for more and more companies… Strategy was all about finding a favorable position in a well-defined industry and then exploiting a long-term competitive advantage. It's Official! The End of Competitive Advantage 2013-06-02T19:00:03Z

He was disqualified a week after four women's badminton doubles teams were disqualified for playing to lose in order to get a more favorable position in a later round. Algerian Olympic runner excluded for not trying 2012-08-06T16:16:17Z

From a competitive standpoint, the United States is in a favorable position for its final preliminary match. Old Trafford to Host Its First Women’s International Match 2012-07-31T01:45:28Z

The fact, however, that either is in such a favorable position is ridiculous. NBA owners making same bad decisions as before the lockout 2012-07-08T23:49:57Z

Pena Nieto did not shine in the presidential debate, nor did he suffer a major mishap, and pollsters say he entered the final stretch of the race in a favorable position. Mexico presidential frontrunner rises in poll after debate 2012-06-14T20:11:22Z

Under a nationalist economic program, not only would the favorable position of the foreign banks be reduced to one comparable with that of the Chinese banks, but the concessions would be abolished. The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I 2012-04-04T02:00:55.303Z

The fibrinous and fibrino-cellular products of the inflammation of serous surfaces are favorable positions for the deposition of calcium salts, as are thrombi arising from the walls of blood-vessels. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z

The nestling young of P. truei are in a more favorable position to remain dry and warm than are nestling young of P. maniculatus. Comparative Ecology of Pinyon Mice and Deer Mice in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 2012-02-24T03:00:32.243Z

This resulted in two key benefits: Not surprisingly, the CEO was gratified to see his company in such a favorable position on the cost curve. Outsmart Your Competitors Every Time 2012-02-22T19:37:34Z

General Wright got well in on the front of his line to favorable position, from which he assaulted and carried the Confederate works on the 2d of April. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z

“It started outside Japan and may be in a favorable position for global expansion.” ‘Zombie Misfits’ Creator Nexon May Outshine Zynga in Tokyo Debut 2011-12-13T23:23:13Z

The cow should be made to rise, if lying down,—that being the most favorable position,—and the operator is then to grasp the mouth of the womb with both hands and return it. The American Reformed Cattle Doctor 2011-11-14T03:00:19.813Z

I have never observed that the weevils had any choice among varieties, all being subject to their attacks alike, provided all were growing in equally favorable positions. The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States 2011-11-12T03:00:31.793Z

The most favorable position for resistance he believed to be at Corral Falso. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z

The nets have been made and set in favorable positions under the ice by the Greenlanders, so we suppose the seals also have migrated elsewhere; if so, the Esquimaux could not winter here. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z

Scherzer said he was relaxed and confident in the big game and pleased to put Detroit in favorable position. Tigers bite back to level series with Yankees 2011-10-03T00:23:08Z

Around two sides of this space were high and solidly-constructed seats, hired out to spectators, covered with awnings, and affording a favorable position for seeing and hearing. History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society 2011-09-27T02:00:16.967Z

Against the Giants in a 29-16 defeat, they were frazzled by a hand injury to Michael Vick and by the Giants' ability to get unheralded receivers in favorable positions against their ballyhooed secondary. Vikings have mastered losing big leads 2011-09-26T22:21:14Z

The boat finally shot up on the ice, and we scattered among the ice blocks for favorable positions. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z

His vision was of lobbyists threatening to cut off contributions if their own industries were not kept in a favorable position. Progress Report 2011-07-29T02:00:31.957Z

It so happened, that, at an early period of my life, I came to this spot, attracted by that favorable position, which the slightest glance on the map must satisfy every one that it occupies. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z

The most favorable position for them was just far enough in the rear to see when we stopped or threw anything on the track, thus enabling them to check up in time. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z

This may put Solomon in a favorable position, according to some insiders. Goldman's Solomon: Dark horse contender in CEO race 2011-06-26T22:56:31Z

They were all males of tremendous size, with glistening tusks with which they horned one another in efforts for favorable positions. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z

They reached a favorable position just as the first of the advancing troops entered the camp. Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches 2011-06-15T02:00:18.907Z

The woes continued when engineers failed in efforts to tilt Spirit's solar panels in a favorable position toward the low winter sun. NASA to Abandon Trapped Rover Spirit 2011-05-24T23:08:30Z

After retreating a few miles and finding that inactivity and self-restraint meant self-destruction, Du Chaillu took the offensive, and drawing up his men in a favorable position, repelled his pursuers with considerable loss. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z

It has a favorable position, hence the summer heat is not excessive. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z

The Fifth Maine battery was in an exceedingly favorable position, at an angle of the earthworks, east of the hill, and cut down the Rebels with a destructive enfilading fire. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z

Given a favorable position in the knockout rounds after winning their group for the first time in 80 years, the U.S. cracked. US scatters, pondering what might have been 2010-06-27T14:55:00Z

Mr. Otellini makes no apologies about Intel’s favorable position and said the company would march on into new areas like cellphones, cars and consumer devices on the back of its manufacturing might. 2010-01-15T06:08:00Z

I only wished that winter would soon come, so that we might freeze securely into this favorable position. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896

Had Penn always been in this favorable position? The Ifs of History

The knoll, I have described, furnished a favorable position for this observation, and thither they had already repaired. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency

Never was there such a favorable position for a provincial and partial insurrection as this. Revolution and Counter-Revolution or, Germany in 1848

"This country, these great United States, these states have never in their existence been in such a favorable position as today...." Cue for Quiet

The battle now began in earnest, and as the British troops retreated a severe fire was poured in upon them from every favorable position. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14

They certainly retreated, but only to make a stand at another and more favorable position. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.

The rest of the battle front, while presenting in general an eastern face on a north-and-south line, was here advanced, here retired, as inequalities of ground or patches of forest seemed to offer favorable position. Stone's River The Turning-Point of the Civil War

Our remaining two guns were posted on a hill a short distance from the camp, and the balance of the troops, then here, were placed in favorable positions. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A.

"No, never in such a favorable position; diplomatically, economically...." Cue for Quiet

Where, however, these same rocks exist in more favorable positions, that is to say, in gentler banks and at lower elevations, they form a ground for the most luxuriant vegetation; 4. Modern Painters, Volume IV (of V)

I am ready to tell you, however, that I have hastily turned over in my mind such data as you have given me, and I find that you have blundered into a favorable position. Cupid's Middleman

Roy turned his light above to that part of the superstructure which revolved with the wind, enabling the winged wheel to keep in favorable position for revolving. Roy Blakeley in the Haunted Camp

After considerable maneuvering, a portion of the guns were got into a favorable position, and soon begun to pour in a deadly fire upon the enemy. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A.

Having gained a favorable position for using his guns, Burgoyne halted, and formed his line. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76.

The run was a favorable position for defense, while the vicinity of the plank-road was not so good. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House

Castelnau was certainly in a favorable position for learning the truth respecting these matters; and yet even he speaks of the "holy league," formed at Bayonne, as of something beyond controversy. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2

This is the most favorable position of the calf or fetus in the womb at birth, and the position in which it is most frequently found. Special Report on Diseases of Cattle

He must not show his hand until he had established himself in a favorable position in the susceptible Birdie’s heart. The Twins of Suffering Creek

Handlon stood close behind Perry as he silently swung the camera into a more favorable position for action. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930

Harding either had sharper eyes than Leslie, or stood in a more favorable position, for he saw what Leslie did not, and his discovery was communicated in the brief exclamation: "By Jupiter!" Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862

There was no answer from the ground when breakout came and Calhoun drove the Med Ship to a favorable position for a call. Pariah Planet

And finally, from a military point of view, the Allied troops were now in the most favorable position. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War

The force advanced towards the town at dark, drove in the Rebel pickets, secured a favorable position within eight hundred yards of the fort. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field

Thus she stands in a more favorable position toward the community than the husband, who is bound for all its debts, for she can stand by and choose. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III

Attracted by sounds of applause at one of these theatres, I edged my way through the crowd, and succeeded, after many apologies, in securing a favorable position. The Land of Thor

Its object was to concentrate the colored people at one point, and thus have them in a more favorable position for intellectual and moral culture. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject

So long as they occupy a more favorable position in the industrial world, the trade unions will have something to conserve. Women As Sex Vendors or, Why Women Are Conservative (Being a View of the Economic Status of Woman)

Again and again Jean Bart endeavored to get a favorable position for boarding and again and again he was forced to tack away by the quick manœuvres of the Dutchman. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure

Furthermore, certain cities have become, on account of their favorable position—to mention but one reason—headquarters for certain products or groups of products. The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know

The counts were in a particularly favorable position to usurp for their own benefit the powers which they were supposed to exercise for the king. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe

In spite of its favorable position for commerce, the place was quite small prior to the time of the canal, and even to-day the canal carries traffic past Suez rather than to it. Shepp's Photographs of the World

Before arriving at a favorable position to fire torpedoes, they intercepted an enemy force consisting of a light-cruiser and fifteen destroyers. World's War Events, Vol. II

Therefore it was put in camp in favorable positions along the Chattahoochie, General Davis' division of Palmer's corps camping near the railroad and wagon bridge across the river. History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service

There is just reason to think that vine-culture might reach a development along the southern slope of the Republican Bluffs not surpassed in the most favorable positions east of California. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864

The main body of the Riverlawns had a favorable position between the first hill and the end of the breastworks. A Lieutenant at Eighteen

The two vessels began by endeavoring to get into favorable positions, each anxious to rake the deck of the other. Stories of New Jersey

Seated in the gallery, the spectator has a favorable position to survey the grand historic scene which passes below. History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States

In both cases, however, a rule must be made not to attack infantry when it has taken up a favorable position, or before its ranks have been shaken by artillery or musketry. Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888

I do; and he is in a very favorable position. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics

"Anything to be proud of," he said, and he finally realized that he was not in a favorable position. And Judas Iscariot Together with other evangelistic addresses

It follows that when the Dealer has been obliged to relinquish his favorable position, it is the height of folly for the Second Hand, when he has the requisite strength, not to grasp it. Auction of To-day

As they reached the spot where the man lay imprisoned, David thrust the searchlight to a favorable position, where it would show them the face of the stranger. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol

On August 15th he made a night march to secure a more favorable position near Camden. History of the United States, Volume 2

The tree prevented the party on board the yacht from seeing the expected battle; and with their rifles in their hands, the "Big Four" sprang ashore, and secured a favorable position. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics

It is now an important link in the great railway system extending from the East to the Great Southwest, of which system, Detroit, from its favorable position, has become the centre and soul. Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings

The Tripolitan was heavy enough to have blown the Yankee schooner out of the water; but, instead of engaging her, she retreated to a small cove, and took up a favorable position for action. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1

Harry climbed up to a favorable position and was about to pour the gasoline into the fuel tank while Ned, in his haste to be off, was priming the motors. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol

This inspection over, the President and staff stationed themselves in some favorable position, and the whole corps passed in review before him. Three Years in the Sixth Corps A Concise Narrative of Events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the Close of the Rebellion, April, 1865

The freeholders of land below lords of manors were disadvantageously affected in as far as they had to hire laborers, but in other ways were in a more favorable position. An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England

At this moment the gunboats, from a favorable position, opened upon them with grape, canister, and five-second shell, silencing them with great slaughter. The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3.

Arcot calculated that in twenty-two hours, forty-six minutes, they would be in the most favorable position to start the fall. Islands of Space

Rassam, who has just been mentioned, was in a favorable position, through his long residence as English consul at Mosul, for extracting new finds from the mounds in this vicinity. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria

His head this time fell in a more favorable position for Mary to continue the clipping, which she did most thoroughly. Some Three Hundred Years Ago

Then Greene pushed the monoplane along the ground for some distance until it was in a favorable position to take the air. The Boy Scouts on the Trail

There was no other favorable position for defensive works down to Yazoo City. The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3.

Despite the gloom of the abyss the sun was shining so brightly, and was in such a favorable position, that everything was seen with distinctness. Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3)

The congregation had doubled since Mr. Williams' return and Protestantism had a more favorable position; but as yet the intellect accepted the truth more readily than did the heart. History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume II.

Upon the arrival of the first of these, General Pillow led it to a favorable position, where it for some time steadily resisted and checked the advance of the enemy. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government

The Triumvirs were on the lower ground, in a less favorable position—Octavian opposite Brutus, and Antony opposite Cassius. A Smaller History of Rome

As many as ten or fifteen thousand persons may be seen within the enclosure, while the favorable positions outside of the grounds are black with more economical spectators. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City

Many of them are moreover well known to you, so that you are in a favorable position for forming a fair judgment of their discoveries. Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith Being an Examination of the Evidences of Infidelity

With it alone, a foreign body may be turned into favorable positions for extraction, and folds can always be held out of the way. Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery

His plan was to give ground before the advance without risking a decisive battle until he could rearrange his forces and gain a favorable position. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

Pauline and Zulma occupied a favorable position in the midst of a large group where they could see everything and hear all the commentaries of the crowd. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76

For some reason not apparent the Arran had stopped her screw, though she had kept in motion till now, doing her best to secure the most favorable position for action. On The Blockade

These precautions taken and after arranging the dead girl's head in a favorable position, Jacques began to lay on the plaster in successive coats until the mold had attained the necessary thickness. Bohemians of the Latin Quarter

The girl crept to a more favorable position, where she could obtain a better view of the camp. The Meadow-Brook Girls in the Hills The Missing Pilot of the White Mountains

"I guess they're waiting until they get in a favorable position," returned Blake. The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films

It is evident that a large island so placed stands in the favorable position for easy and rapid trade communications with every quarter of the world. The Leading Facts of English History

The young operator even managed to get in a favorable position, and take views as the blocks were being made fast to the boat. The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida

It is in the route of salmon coming in from the sea to ascend the river, and nets set in favorable positions would naturally be expected to intercept the fish. The Salmon Fishery of Penobscot Bay and River in 1895-96

The free land was gone; he declared that labor was in a less favorable position to bargain with capital and therefore should organize in unions for collective bargaining. History of the United States

The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned. The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler or, Working for the Custom House

That the subject might be brought into a favorable position for an experiment without being touched by the operator a special reaction box was devised. Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory.

The domestic affections softened his heart; but love, which ambition left for dead, was only stunned; it rose again, and finding a favorable position, set its seal to his feelings. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three

Of these links the Hawaiian group possesses unique importance—not from its intrinsic commercial value, but from its favorable position for maritime and military control. The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future

But this war places America in a more favorable position than any one European power. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915

"Perhaps it was all right once for politicians to lead people by the nose, but it ain't all right now," stated Niles, as soon as he had squirmed into a favorable position for attack. The Ramrodders A Novel

The city of Caen is selected for the location of the university because of its favorable position, character, and surroundings. Readings in the History of Education Mediaeval Universities

His attack upon an enemy far his superior in numbers, and in a more favorable position, would scarcely have been undertaken by an officer of more military experience. From Canal Boy to President Or the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield

As soon as he performs right, hitch him in an empty wagon; have it stand in a favorable position for starting. The Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild and Vicious Horses

Having observed the habits of the game, David now chose a favorable position to study those of the hunter. The Redemption of David Corson

The English, on the other hand, besides the opportunity of attacking before their enemies had completely formed, had a vastly superior artillery and a favorable position, both which advantages they lost after their second advance. Montcalm and Wolfe

The Bakhatla have cheerfully offered to remove to a more favorable position than they at present occupy. The Personal Life of David Livingstone

The favorable position of the city on the Tiber for trade and defence gave it a great advantage over its rivals, and it soon became the commercial and political centre of the neighboring territory. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature

This intellectual perception therefore, this inborn constitutional apprehension, instead of lifting up man into a higher and more favorable position before the eternal bar, casts him down to perdition. Sermons to the Natural Man

The Washington Artillery, from New Orleans, occupying the most conspicuous and favorable position on the right of the "Mayree House," had exhausted their shot and shell. History of Kershaw's Brigade

A more favorable position for reviewing and manoeuvring a large force cannot be found. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862

Three minutes later, the inmates of the cabins began to go forward and pick favorable positions for jumping off on the other side. Round the Block

The lioness changed her position, growled, spat, clawed the twigs, tried to keep the tree trunk between her and Jones, and at length got out on a branch in a most favorable position for roping. Tales of lonely trails

The Glasgow accordingly was ordered to get under weigh, but the wind having been laid by the cannonade, she was obliged again to anchor, having obtained a rather more favorable position. The Pirates Own Book

To advance McLaws' lines to a favorable position, it was first necessary to dislodge the sharpshooters on the hill tops between the river and the railroad. History of Kershaw's Brigade

The two armies marched over the Low Countries and Flanders, seeking out both of them the most favorable position for commencing the attack. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2

The ferryman, who was watching the conflict, contrived to bring his boat into a favorable position; and Friend Hopper suddenly let go the Frenchman's coat, and tumbled in. Isaac T. Hopper

The steamer moderated its pace but only to place itself in a more favorable position and to maneuver with more sea room, with its arms at the stern. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel

He sent one half his party around to cut off the escape of Sykes towards the city, and when he thought they had reached a favorable position sallied out towards the kiln. The Old Bell of Independence; Or, Philadelphia in 1776

The relationships of our present social life are so numerous and so interwoven that a child placed in the most favorable position could not readily share in many of the most important of them. Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education

At what precise moment will the moon present herself in the most favorable position to be reached by the projectile? From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon

America, where the great majority of the citizens possess some fortune, is in a still more favorable position than France. Democracy in America — Volume 1

Noiselessly he crawled here and there until he secured a favorable position, and then rose to peep from behind his covert. Desert Gold

Meanwhile one set of the people fled while Joseph's own band entrenched themselves in a very favorable position from which they could not easily be dislodged. Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains

Ch`iang having found a refuge in the hills, Ma Yuan made no attempt to force a battle, but seized all the favorable positions commanding supplies of water and forage. The Art of War

Regarding question four, "At what precise moment will the moon present herself in the most favorable position, etc.?" From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon

They crowded each other for favorable positions, but, struggle as they might, one or two were always exposed to the cliff. The Last Trail

Now the rumor was spreading that he had warned Rosecrans to be cautious, that Bragg had a powerful army and when he reached favorable positions, would certainly turn and fight. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis

The railways of the United States occupy a very favorable position, both as to cost and amount of receipts per mile. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860

If I manage to seize a favorable position, but the enemy does not appear on the scene, the advantage thus obtained cannot be turned to any practical account. The Art of War

The Scots were, however, in a far more favorable position, encamped on the higher ground on the bank of the river Forth; and Warrenne, wishing to avoid a battle, sent two friars to propose terms. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II

Jonathan squeezed himself into the blackened space, with his head in a favorable position behind a projecting knot, where he could see what might occur near at hand. The Last Trail

The town, which has a population of over 5,000, occupies an elevated and favorable position on the lake. By Water to the Columbian Exposition

Sometimes an evergreen just fallen lay across the track with its rich burden of cones, looking, still, fuller of life than our trees in the most favorable positions. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858

I want you to realize that but for the continual interference of Great Britain you would even now be in a far more favorable position with us than you are to-day. The Mischief Maker

America, where the great majority of the citizens is possessed of some fortune, is in a still more favorable position than France. American Institutions and Their Influence

The American reserve, with the artillery posted in a most favorable position, was fresh and ready for the word of command. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched

In my house, here, which is so close to the court house, we are in a favorable position for learning all that goes on at the trial. Pamela Giraud

The mouth of this creek was selected by the American commanders, as affording a favorable position for their army before the battle. An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830

To this no attention was given; and as Burnet had foreseen, Oswego became the great centre of Indian trade, while Niagara, in spite of its more favorable position, was comparatively slighted by the Western tribes. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II

When the emperor learned, on arriving at Dorogobouje, that the enemy was again escaping from him, he concluded that General Barclay was ready to fight him, and was seeking for a favorable position. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France

At every bridge, stream, and narrow pass, which afforded a favorable position, the French cavalry closed their ranks, and made a resolute stand to gain time for the columns in advance. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3

They are not, as they appear, or as an inattentive observer might pronounce, in very good trim, or in the most favorable position. The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes

Then, placing herself in a favorable position, as the moose came up, she stabbed him several times in the neck and breast. Woman on the American Frontier A Valuable and Authentic History of the Heroism, Adventures, Privations, Captivities, Trials, and Noble Lives and Deaths of the "Pioneer Mothers of the Republic"

"Just what I expected," muttered Frank, as his eyes darted from place to place over the snowy landscape to find a favorable position from a military point of view. Army Boys on German Soil Our Doughboys Quelling the Mobs

Then Erwin's machine did a flip, bringing it above the other machine and "onto its tail," the favorable position for aerial attack. Our Pilots in the Air

There could hardly be a more favorable position for a naturalist, and there, in the midst of their specimens, Agassiz and his band of workers might constantly be found. Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence

What could it be but the sunlight gleaming on the spears of armed men, marching through the valley and placing themselves in favorable positions upon the sides. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3

Whoever is to acquire a competent knowledge of medicine, ought to be possessed of the following advantages: a natural disposition; instruction; a favorable position for the study; early tuition; love of labour; leisure. The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology)

Robinson came back with the shirt, and aired it close to the fire; and this being a favorable position for saying what he felt awkward about, he began: "Mr. Miles, sir." It Is Never Too Late to Mend

Did not Frederick make a pretence of retreating, in order to draw you on out of your favorable position, and then attack you, and win, in a few short morning hours, a glorious victory? Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends

Again and again, Meade swung his powerful army into a favorable position and, again and again, Lee responded with a move which placed his opponent on the defensive. On the Trail of Grant and Lee

Make the most of it, and in the most favorable position, which, perhaps, is the cheek of a comely young woman, and it is but skin-deep. The Monikins

Barely light enough was admitted, when the sun was in the most favorable position, to enable one to make out the number of eggs, which was six, at the bottom of the dim interior. Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and Other Papers

Mr. Chints, come with me before the young woman leaves her present favorable position near the parlor door. A Face Illumined

He was directly astern of the steamboat by this time, and this placed him in a much more favorable position than he had been while dragging along at the side. The Circus Boys on the Mississippi : or, Afloat with the Big Show on the Big River

And he discovered what he thought would be a more favorable position, although he could not see much farther down the road. To the Last Man

A wild hurry-skurry scene ensued; each party took to the banks, the rocks and trees, to gain favorable positions, and an irregular firing was kept up on either side, without much effect. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West

"Now!" cried Tom, as his craft hovered for an instant in a favorable position for dropping the bombs. Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters, or, Battling with Flames from the Air

The expert studied the most favorable position of the head and eyes for reading, eliminated all useless motions, and discovered that the twelve thermometers could then be read in one minute and fifty seconds. Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, a contribution to the psychology of business

Save being deprived of his freedom, he is placed in the most favorable position for reformation that it is possible for one to occupy. The Twin Hells; a thrilling narrative of life in the Kansas and Missouri penitentiaries

"He is in the most favorable position for the wounds in his back and chest to suppurate easily, and absolute rest is necessary." The Mysterious Island

Mr. Hilbery now gave all his attention to a piece of coal which had fallen out of the grate, and to selecting a favorable position for it among the lumps that were burning already. Night and Day

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例句	favorable position Galton considered the obvious possibility that eminent men might produce eminent sons because the son “will be placed in a more favorable position for advancement.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z One was the business savvy of many of the authors — their ability to move themselves into favorable positions in the marketplace. Inside Creative Writing’s Premier Talent Factory 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z Reuters noted that Russian state news agencies published alerts Monday saying Moscow was moving troops to “more favorable positions” east of the Dnieper, only to withdraw the information minutes later. Ukraine claims key advance against Russians 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Despite the fresh competition, Humira has maintained favorable positions on insurance drug coverage lists. AbbVie takes $2.1 bln charge on cancer drug ahead of US price negotiation 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “Putin may appear to be in a more favorable position now that he has put down a threat to his rule.” Security meltdown avoided in Moscow but blowback from insurrection looms 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z The Japanese equities are in more favorable position than their U.S. peers as the BOJ is expected to maintain ultra low rates. Japan's Nikkei closes at 33-year high; firm Wall Street lifts appetite 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Although the numbers place Pita in a favorable position to becoming the next prime minister, he faces a difficult path. Thailand’s opposition parties, after stunning election win, set plans to enlist allies to take power 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z In a video statement Friday, Prigozhin mocked the Russian Defense Ministry’s report claiming that its forces regrouped to take more favorable positions, saying they effectively fled and “our flanks are crumbling.” Ukraine says it has retaken territory near embattled eastern city of Bakhmut 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Whatever the trial judges draw up for a modified Senate plan, Republican lawmakers are likely in a more favorable position before the state Supreme Court come January should those boundaries be appealed. N. Carolina justices: State Senate map must be drawn again 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Scientists will try to get Artemis 1 off the ground very early Wednesday, one of the few times this month when the Earth, moon and sun are all in favorable positions for the mission. NASA’s Artemis I launch has faced several delays. That’s actually common. 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have inflicted damage on Ukrainian forces in battling to hold Lyman, but said outnumbered Russian troops were withdrawn to more favorable positions. Ukraine presses counteroffensive after Russian setback 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have inflicted damage on Ukrainian forces in battling to hold onto Lyman, but said outnumbered Russian troops were withdrawn to more favorable positions. Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z The GOP is also defending seats in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, where it had hoped to be in a more favorable position. Candidate challenges, primary scars have GOP worried about Senate chances 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Native warfare changed dramatically after the Europeans arrived, as some Woodland tribes fought for favorable positions in the fur trade or sold their prisoners to the colonists as slaves. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Flores claims that in 2019, his first season as coach, Ross offered to pay him $100,000 for every game the team lost in hopes of getting a favorable position in the draft. Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z “I think Ireland will still be in a very favorable position.” Strong tech support could help sell Congress on global tax rules -Yellen 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z “Consumers are in a very favorable position going into the last few months of the year as income is rising and household balance sheets have never been stronger.” Retail trade group sees holiday sales gain of 8.5% to 10.5% 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z But facing a Rams team led by a rookie quarterback in his second NFL game — and then quickly replaced by Jared Goff nursing a broken thumb — they were in a favorable position. With stunning wild-card loss to Rams, there’s no other way to put it: Seahawks’ season was a failure 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z Our goal is not to eradicate the disease but to suppress the virus to put us in a favorable position for vaccination. How Straight Talk Helped One State Control COVID 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z The lines are reconfigured so Democrats would be in a favorable position to win seats now held by GOP Reps. Congress remap nearing completion in North Carolina 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z The lines are reconfigured so Democrats would be in a favorable position to win seats now held by GOP Reps. Congress remap nearing completion in North Carolina 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z So if Trump finds himself backed into a corner, Democrats aren’t necessarily in a more favorable position. The real cover-up: Putting Donald Trump’s impeachment in context 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z In a brutal, beastly battle between two top middleweights with championship aspirations, Paulo Costa catapulted himself to a favorable position for a title shot by punching past Yoel Romero in a unanimous decision victory. UFC 241: Stipe Miocic takes belt back from Daniel Cormier 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z Possession has never been more valuable in the NFL, and with only six interceptions all season, Rivers is putting his defense in favorable positions by displaying elite decision-making. Analysis \| Patrick Mahomes and Philip Rivers are having MVP-caliber seasons, but in very different ways 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z It may also turn out to be a favorable position. Markelle Fultz isn’t receiving the usual treatment of a No. 1 pick. That might be good for him. 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z They get to the line of scrimmage in a hurry to catch defenses flat-footed and sneak playmakers into favorable positions. High school football notebook: Secret to No. 8 South Lakes’ offense is simpler than you think 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z The result, underwhelming as it was on the night, will do little to dent the World Cup hopes of the United States, who remain in favorable position with three matches left in the qualifying hexagonal. United States show shortcomings in disappointing defeat by Costa Rica 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z But, in a way, that’s the purpose of Saturday’s match — pinpointing and correcting these types of mistakes in order to be in a favorable position heading into the Gold Cup. Mexico entertains Paraguay with eyes on defending its Gold Cup crown 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Washington remains in a favorable position, owning a 2-1 series lead, but now the Wizards must find better answers to their problems. Perspective \| John Wall has been a one-man highlight reel — and that’s the problem 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z The Maple Leafs have put themselves in this favorable position by playing with the lead or tied for the majority of the first two games. Capitals lose Game 2 to Maple Leafs on Kasperi Kapanen’s double-overtime goal 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Despite his recent absence, Hernandez holds a favorable position based on his ability to play the outfield. Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez feels reinvigorated after World Baseball Classic 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z The German got the favorable position on the inside of the curve on the final stretch and beat Watabe by 0.7 seconds to claim the 17th title of his career. Bjorn Kircheisen wins Nordic Combined event in Japan 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z Toronto has played five fewer games than the Bruins, putting it in a relatively favorable position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013 and just the second time in 12 seasons. Matthews’ 23rd goal helps Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 4-0 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Detroit started slow, losing three of its first four games before putting together three- and five-game winning streaks to be in a favorable position to win a division title for the first time since 1993. Lions limp to finish after strong run put them in playoffs 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z There’s certainly a chance Detroit could lose both games and plummet out of the playoff picture after being in a favorable position to win a division title for the first time since 1993. Lions face tough road at Cowboys and against Packers at home 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z Of course, there’s no need to remind longtime fans that the Cubs were in the same favorable position 13 years ago - heading home to Wrigley Field with a 3-2 lead in the NLCS. Cubs beat Dodgers 8-4, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCS 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z “The U.S. right now is in a very favorable position.” Is China Stealing Jobs? It May Be Losing Them, Instead 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z The hope was that this might cause Philae to shift into a more favorable position — but the spacecraft didn't respond. Our final chance to get information from the Philae comet lander probably failed 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z It is not entirely clear why civilization began on Crete, but the island’s population size and favorable position for sea trade between Egypt and Greece may have been factors. Grave of ‘Griffin Warrior’ at Pylos Could Be a Gateway to Civilizations 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Before his unraveling, Rose, 35, entered Sunday in a favorable position and filled with confidence after making seven birdies on Saturday. Frantic Struggle Leaves Unfamiliar Name, Shane Lowry, Atop Leaderboard 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z Mission Brief, who drew a favorable position in Post 2, is a 6-5 favorite to win her heat. Headstrong Filly Will Skip Undercard and Take on Colts in Hambletonian 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z It is equidistant from Chicago and Detroit, and is in a favorable position between Grand Rapids and South Bend, Indiana. Former GM plant near Kalamazoo sees success as business park 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z This followed an extended war with Iran from which Iraq emerged in a more favorable position than Tehran, and Baghdad seemed to be claiming Kuwait as its prize. A Net Assessment of the World 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z The favorites like to run out in front, which could make for a hectic start at Churchill Downs as 19 horses strive to get into favorable position by the first turn. Kentucky Derby start could prove critical 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z In one of their last commands to Philae, controllers made the lander turn by 35° and lifted it up several centimeters, in hopes of putting Philae’s solar panels in a more favorable position. Doomed comet lander delivered harvest of science 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z Additionally, Turner wants to ensure that it keeps its favorable position in ongoing negotiations with the league. Turner Plans Layoffs In Preparation For Rising NBA Rights Fees 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Schatz’s victory puts him in a favorable position for November, given the strongly Democratic cant to the island’s voters, both Democratic and Republican analysts have said. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz fends off challenge as makeup primary ends 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z Ghana lost the game against the U.S., allowing the men’s national team to place itself in a favorable position for their match against Portugal. Fans crowd downtown L.A. viewing party for U.S.-Portugal match 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z "If the ruling is confirmed, it will create a serious financial problem for the HDZ and put it in a much less favorable position compared to their main political rivals," Gjenero said. Croatia's ex-PM, biggest party sentenced over slush funds 2014-03-11T10:56:46Z "Britain finds itself in a relatively favorable position in this proposal," Moscovici said. EU bank reform must reflect French, German regulations: French finmin 2014-01-30T19:14:29Z “This language seems to do more than pose a question; it presents a favorable position on the referendum,” Mr. Dadey said. Ballot Measure on Casinos Will Have a Positive Slant 2013-09-12T02:45:37Z And it’s no longer relevant for more and more companies… Strategy was all about finding a favorable position in a well-defined industry and then exploiting a long-term competitive advantage. It's Official! The End of Competitive Advantage 2013-06-02T19:00:03Z He was disqualified a week after four women's badminton doubles teams were disqualified for playing to lose in order to get a more favorable position in a later round. Algerian Olympic runner excluded for not trying 2012-08-06T16:16:17Z From a competitive standpoint, the United States is in a favorable position for its final preliminary match. Old Trafford to Host Its First Women’s International Match 2012-07-31T01:45:28Z The fact, however, that either is in such a favorable position is ridiculous. NBA owners making same bad decisions as before the lockout 2012-07-08T23:49:57Z Pena Nieto did not shine in the presidential debate, nor did he suffer a major mishap, and pollsters say he entered the final stretch of the race in a favorable position. Mexico presidential frontrunner rises in poll after debate 2012-06-14T20:11:22Z Under a nationalist economic program, not only would the favorable position of the foreign banks be reduced to one comparable with that of the Chinese banks, but the concessions would be abolished. The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I 2012-04-04T02:00:55.303Z The fibrinous and fibrino-cellular products of the inflammation of serous surfaces are favorable positions for the deposition of calcium salts, as are thrombi arising from the walls of blood-vessels. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z The nestling young of P. truei are in a more favorable position to remain dry and warm than are nestling young of P. maniculatus. Comparative Ecology of Pinyon Mice and Deer Mice in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 2012-02-24T03:00:32.243Z This resulted in two key benefits: Not surprisingly, the CEO was gratified to see his company in such a favorable position on the cost curve. Outsmart Your Competitors Every Time 2012-02-22T19:37:34Z General Wright got well in on the front of his line to favorable position, from which he assaulted and carried the Confederate works on the 2d of April. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z “It started outside Japan and may be in a favorable position for global expansion.” ‘Zombie Misfits’ Creator Nexon May Outshine Zynga in Tokyo Debut 2011-12-13T23:23:13Z The cow should be made to rise, if lying down,—that being the most favorable position,—and the operator is then to grasp the mouth of the womb with both hands and return it. The American Reformed Cattle Doctor 2011-11-14T03:00:19.813Z I have never observed that the weevils had any choice among varieties, all being subject to their attacks alike, provided all were growing in equally favorable positions. The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States 2011-11-12T03:00:31.793Z The most favorable position for resistance he believed to be at Corral Falso. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z The nets have been made and set in favorable positions under the ice by the Greenlanders, so we suppose the seals also have migrated elsewhere; if so, the Esquimaux could not winter here. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z Scherzer said he was relaxed and confident in the big game and pleased to put Detroit in favorable position. Tigers bite back to level series with Yankees 2011-10-03T00:23:08Z Around two sides of this space were high and solidly-constructed seats, hired out to spectators, covered with awnings, and affording a favorable position for seeing and hearing. History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society 2011-09-27T02:00:16.967Z Against the Giants in a 29-16 defeat, they were frazzled by a hand injury to Michael Vick and by the Giants' ability to get unheralded receivers in favorable positions against their ballyhooed secondary. Vikings have mastered losing big leads 2011-09-26T22:21:14Z The boat finally shot up on the ice, and we scattered among the ice blocks for favorable positions. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z His vision was of lobbyists threatening to cut off contributions if their own industries were not kept in a favorable position. Progress Report 2011-07-29T02:00:31.957Z It so happened, that, at an early period of my life, I came to this spot, attracted by that favorable position, which the slightest glance on the map must satisfy every one that it occupies. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z The most favorable position for them was just far enough in the rear to see when we stopped or threw anything on the track, thus enabling them to check up in time. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z This may put Solomon in a favorable position, according to some insiders. Goldman's Solomon: Dark horse contender in CEO race 2011-06-26T22:56:31Z They were all males of tremendous size, with glistening tusks with which they horned one another in efforts for favorable positions. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z They reached a favorable position just as the first of the advancing troops entered the camp. Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches 2011-06-15T02:00:18.907Z The woes continued when engineers failed in efforts to tilt Spirit's solar panels in a favorable position toward the low winter sun. NASA to Abandon Trapped Rover Spirit 2011-05-24T23:08:30Z After retreating a few miles and finding that inactivity and self-restraint meant self-destruction, Du Chaillu took the offensive, and drawing up his men in a favorable position, repelled his pursuers with considerable loss. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z It has a favorable position, hence the summer heat is not excessive. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z The Fifth Maine battery was in an exceedingly favorable position, at an angle of the earthworks, east of the hill, and cut down the Rebels with a destructive enfilading fire. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Given a favorable position in the knockout rounds after winning their group for the first time in 80 years, the U.S. cracked. US scatters, pondering what might have been 2010-06-27T14:55:00Z Mr. Otellini makes no apologies about Intel’s favorable position and said the company would march on into new areas like cellphones, cars and consumer devices on the back of its manufacturing might. 2010-01-15T06:08:00Z I only wished that winter would soon come, so that we might freeze securely into this favorable position. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Had Penn always been in this favorable position? The Ifs of History The knoll, I have described, furnished a favorable position for this observation, and thither they had already repaired. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency Never was there such a favorable position for a provincial and partial insurrection as this. Revolution and Counter-Revolution or, Germany in 1848 "This country, these great United States, these states have never in their existence been in such a favorable position as today...." Cue for Quiet The battle now began in earnest, and as the British troops retreated a severe fire was poured in upon them from every favorable position. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 They certainly retreated, but only to make a stand at another and more favorable position. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The rest of the battle front, while presenting in general an eastern face on a north-and-south line, was here advanced, here retired, as inequalities of ground or patches of forest seemed to offer favorable position. Stone's River The Turning-Point of the Civil War Our remaining two guns were posted on a hill a short distance from the camp, and the balance of the troops, then here, were placed in favorable positions. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. "No, never in such a favorable position; diplomatically, economically...." Cue for Quiet Where, however, these same rocks exist in more favorable positions, that is to say, in gentler banks and at lower elevations, they form a ground for the most luxuriant vegetation; 4. Modern Painters, Volume IV (of V) I am ready to tell you, however, that I have hastily turned over in my mind such data as you have given me, and I find that you have blundered into a favorable position. Cupid's Middleman Roy turned his light above to that part of the superstructure which revolved with the wind, enabling the winged wheel to keep in favorable position for revolving. Roy Blakeley in the Haunted Camp After considerable maneuvering, a portion of the guns were got into a favorable position, and soon begun to pour in a deadly fire upon the enemy. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. Having gained a favorable position for using his guns, Burgoyne halted, and formed his line. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. The run was a favorable position for defense, while the vicinity of the plank-road was not so good. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Castelnau was certainly in a favorable position for learning the truth respecting these matters; and yet even he speaks of the "holy league," formed at Bayonne, as of something beyond controversy. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 This is the most favorable position of the calf or fetus in the womb at birth, and the position in which it is most frequently found. Special Report on Diseases of Cattle He must not show his hand until he had established himself in a favorable position in the susceptible Birdie’s heart. The Twins of Suffering Creek Handlon stood close behind Perry as he silently swung the camera into a more favorable position for action. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 Harding either had sharper eyes than Leslie, or stood in a more favorable position, for he saw what Leslie did not, and his discovery was communicated in the brief exclamation: "By Jupiter!" Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 There was no answer from the ground when breakout came and Calhoun drove the Med Ship to a favorable position for a call. Pariah Planet And finally, from a military point of view, the Allied troops were now in the most favorable position. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The force advanced towards the town at dark, drove in the Rebel pickets, secured a favorable position within eight hundred yards of the fort. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field Thus she stands in a more favorable position toward the community than the husband, who is bound for all its debts, for she can stand by and choose. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III Attracted by sounds of applause at one of these theatres, I edged my way through the crowd, and succeeded, after many apologies, in securing a favorable position. The Land of Thor Its object was to concentrate the colored people at one point, and thus have them in a more favorable position for intellectual and moral culture. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject So long as they occupy a more favorable position in the industrial world, the trade unions will have something to conserve. Women As Sex Vendors or, Why Women Are Conservative (Being a View of the Economic Status of Woman) Again and again Jean Bart endeavored to get a favorable position for boarding and again and again he was forced to tack away by the quick manœuvres of the Dutchman. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Furthermore, certain cities have become, on account of their favorable position—to mention but one reason—headquarters for certain products or groups of products. The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know The counts were in a particularly favorable position to usurp for their own benefit the powers which they were supposed to exercise for the king. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe In spite of its favorable position for commerce, the place was quite small prior to the time of the canal, and even to-day the canal carries traffic past Suez rather than to it. Shepp's Photographs of the World Before arriving at a favorable position to fire torpedoes, they intercepted an enemy force consisting of a light-cruiser and fifteen destroyers. World's War Events, Vol. II Therefore it was put in camp in favorable positions along the Chattahoochie, General Davis' division of Palmer's corps camping near the railroad and wagon bridge across the river. History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service There is just reason to think that vine-culture might reach a development along the southern slope of the Republican Bluffs not surpassed in the most favorable positions east of California. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864 The main body of the Riverlawns had a favorable position between the first hill and the end of the breastworks. A Lieutenant at Eighteen The two vessels began by endeavoring to get into favorable positions, each anxious to rake the deck of the other. Stories of New Jersey Seated in the gallery, the spectator has a favorable position to survey the grand historic scene which passes below. History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States In both cases, however, a rule must be made not to attack infantry when it has taken up a favorable position, or before its ranks have been shaken by artillery or musketry. Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 I do; and he is in a very favorable position. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics "Anything to be proud of," he said, and he finally realized that he was not in a favorable position. And Judas Iscariot Together with other evangelistic addresses It follows that when the Dealer has been obliged to relinquish his favorable position, it is the height of folly for the Second Hand, when he has the requisite strength, not to grasp it. Auction of To-day As they reached the spot where the man lay imprisoned, David thrust the searchlight to a favorable position, where it would show them the face of the stranger. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol On August 15th he made a night march to secure a more favorable position near Camden. History of the United States, Volume 2 The tree prevented the party on board the yacht from seeing the expected battle; and with their rifles in their hands, the "Big Four" sprang ashore, and secured a favorable position. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics It is now an important link in the great railway system extending from the East to the Great Southwest, of which system, Detroit, from its favorable position, has become the centre and soul. Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings The Tripolitan was heavy enough to have blown the Yankee schooner out of the water; but, instead of engaging her, she retreated to a small cove, and took up a favorable position for action. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Harry climbed up to a favorable position and was about to pour the gasoline into the fuel tank while Ned, in his haste to be off, was priming the motors. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol This inspection over, the President and staff stationed themselves in some favorable position, and the whole corps passed in review before him. Three Years in the Sixth Corps A Concise Narrative of Events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the Close of the Rebellion, April, 1865 The freeholders of land below lords of manors were disadvantageously affected in as far as they had to hire laborers, but in other ways were in a more favorable position. An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England At this moment the gunboats, from a favorable position, opened upon them with grape, canister, and five-second shell, silencing them with great slaughter. The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. Arcot calculated that in twenty-two hours, forty-six minutes, they would be in the most favorable position to start the fall. Islands of Space Rassam, who has just been mentioned, was in a favorable position, through his long residence as English consul at Mosul, for extracting new finds from the mounds in this vicinity. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria His head this time fell in a more favorable position for Mary to continue the clipping, which she did most thoroughly. Some Three Hundred Years Ago Then Greene pushed the monoplane along the ground for some distance until it was in a favorable position to take the air. The Boy Scouts on the Trail There was no other favorable position for defensive works down to Yazoo City. The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. Despite the gloom of the abyss the sun was shining so brightly, and was in such a favorable position, that everything was seen with distinctness. Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3) The congregation had doubled since Mr. Williams' return and Protestantism had a more favorable position; but as yet the intellect accepted the truth more readily than did the heart. History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume II. Upon the arrival of the first of these, General Pillow led it to a favorable position, where it for some time steadily resisted and checked the advance of the enemy. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government The Triumvirs were on the lower ground, in a less favorable position—Octavian opposite Brutus, and Antony opposite Cassius. A Smaller History of Rome As many as ten or fifteen thousand persons may be seen within the enclosure, while the favorable positions outside of the grounds are black with more economical spectators. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City Many of them are moreover well known to you, so that you are in a favorable position for forming a fair judgment of their discoveries. Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith Being an Examination of the Evidences of Infidelity With it alone, a foreign body may be turned into favorable positions for extraction, and folds can always be held out of the way. Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery His plan was to give ground before the advance without risking a decisive battle until he could rearrange his forces and gain a favorable position. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Pauline and Zulma occupied a favorable position in the midst of a large group where they could see everything and hear all the commentaries of the crowd. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 For some reason not apparent the Arran had stopped her screw, though she had kept in motion till now, doing her best to secure the most favorable position for action. On The Blockade These precautions taken and after arranging the dead girl's head in a favorable position, Jacques began to lay on the plaster in successive coats until the mold had attained the necessary thickness. Bohemians of the Latin Quarter The girl crept to a more favorable position, where she could obtain a better view of the camp. The Meadow-Brook Girls in the Hills The Missing Pilot of the White Mountains "I guess they're waiting until they get in a favorable position," returned Blake. The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films It is evident that a large island so placed stands in the favorable position for easy and rapid trade communications with every quarter of the world. The Leading Facts of English History The young operator even managed to get in a favorable position, and take views as the blocks were being made fast to the boat. The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida It is in the route of salmon coming in from the sea to ascend the river, and nets set in favorable positions would naturally be expected to intercept the fish. The Salmon Fishery of Penobscot Bay and River in 1895-96 The free land was gone; he declared that labor was in a less favorable position to bargain with capital and therefore should organize in unions for collective bargaining. History of the United States The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned. The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler or, Working for the Custom House That the subject might be brought into a favorable position for an experiment without being touched by the operator a special reaction box was devised. Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. The domestic affections softened his heart; but love, which ambition left for dead, was only stunned; it rose again, and finding a favorable position, set its seal to his feelings. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Of these links the Hawaiian group possesses unique importance—not from its intrinsic commercial value, but from its favorable position for maritime and military control. The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future But this war places America in a more favorable position than any one European power. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 "Perhaps it was all right once for politicians to lead people by the nose, but it ain't all right now," stated Niles, as soon as he had squirmed into a favorable position for attack. The Ramrodders A Novel The city of Caen is selected for the location of the university because of its favorable position, character, and surroundings. Readings in the History of Education Mediaeval Universities His attack upon an enemy far his superior in numbers, and in a more favorable position, would scarcely have been undertaken by an officer of more military experience. From Canal Boy to President Or the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield As soon as he performs right, hitch him in an empty wagon; have it stand in a favorable position for starting. The Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild and Vicious Horses Having observed the habits of the game, David now chose a favorable position to study those of the hunter. The Redemption of David Corson The English, on the other hand, besides the opportunity of attacking before their enemies had completely formed, had a vastly superior artillery and a favorable position, both which advantages they lost after their second advance. Montcalm and Wolfe The Bakhatla have cheerfully offered to remove to a more favorable position than they at present occupy. The Personal Life of David Livingstone The favorable position of the city on the Tiber for trade and defence gave it a great advantage over its rivals, and it soon became the commercial and political centre of the neighboring territory. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature This intellectual perception therefore, this inborn constitutional apprehension, instead of lifting up man into a higher and more favorable position before the eternal bar, casts him down to perdition. Sermons to the Natural Man The Washington Artillery, from New Orleans, occupying the most conspicuous and favorable position on the right of the "Mayree House," had exhausted their shot and shell. History of Kershaw's Brigade A more favorable position for reviewing and manoeuvring a large force cannot be found. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 Three minutes later, the inmates of the cabins began to go forward and pick favorable positions for jumping off on the other side. Round the Block The lioness changed her position, growled, spat, clawed the twigs, tried to keep the tree trunk between her and Jones, and at length got out on a branch in a most favorable position for roping. Tales of lonely trails The Glasgow accordingly was ordered to get under weigh, but the wind having been laid by the cannonade, she was obliged again to anchor, having obtained a rather more favorable position. The Pirates Own Book To advance McLaws' lines to a favorable position, it was first necessary to dislodge the sharpshooters on the hill tops between the river and the railroad. History of Kershaw's Brigade The two armies marched over the Low Countries and Flanders, seeking out both of them the most favorable position for commencing the attack. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 The ferryman, who was watching the conflict, contrived to bring his boat into a favorable position; and Friend Hopper suddenly let go the Frenchman's coat, and tumbled in. Isaac T. Hopper The steamer moderated its pace but only to place itself in a more favorable position and to maneuver with more sea room, with its arms at the stern. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel He sent one half his party around to cut off the escape of Sykes towards the city, and when he thought they had reached a favorable position sallied out towards the kiln. The Old Bell of Independence; Or, Philadelphia in 1776 The relationships of our present social life are so numerous and so interwoven that a child placed in the most favorable position could not readily share in many of the most important of them. Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education At what precise moment will the moon present herself in the most favorable position to be reached by the projectile? From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon America, where the great majority of the citizens possess some fortune, is in a still more favorable position than France. Democracy in America — Volume 1 Noiselessly he crawled here and there until he secured a favorable position, and then rose to peep from behind his covert. Desert Gold Meanwhile one set of the people fled while Joseph's own band entrenched themselves in a very favorable position from which they could not easily be dislodged. Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains Ch`iang having found a refuge in the hills, Ma Yuan made no attempt to force a battle, but seized all the favorable positions commanding supplies of water and forage. The Art of War Regarding question four, "At what precise moment will the moon present herself in the most favorable position, etc.?" From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon They crowded each other for favorable positions, but, struggle as they might, one or two were always exposed to the cliff. The Last Trail Now the rumor was spreading that he had warned Rosecrans to be cautious, that Bragg had a powerful army and when he reached favorable positions, would certainly turn and fight. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis The railways of the United States occupy a very favorable position, both as to cost and amount of receipts per mile. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860 If I manage to seize a favorable position, but the enemy does not appear on the scene, the advantage thus obtained cannot be turned to any practical account. The Art of War The Scots were, however, in a far more favorable position, encamped on the higher ground on the bank of the river Forth; and Warrenne, wishing to avoid a battle, sent two friars to propose terms. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Jonathan squeezed himself into the blackened space, with his head in a favorable position behind a projecting knot, where he could see what might occur near at hand. The Last Trail The town, which has a population of over 5,000, occupies an elevated and favorable position on the lake. By Water to the Columbian Exposition Sometimes an evergreen just fallen lay across the track with its rich burden of cones, looking, still, fuller of life than our trees in the most favorable positions. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 I want you to realize that but for the continual interference of Great Britain you would even now be in a far more favorable position with us than you are to-day. The Mischief Maker America, where the great majority of the citizens is possessed of some fortune, is in a still more favorable position than France. American Institutions and Their Influence The American reserve, with the artillery posted in a most favorable position, was fresh and ready for the word of command. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched In my house, here, which is so close to the court house, we are in a favorable position for learning all that goes on at the trial. Pamela Giraud The mouth of this creek was selected by the American commanders, as affording a favorable position for their army before the battle. An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 To this no attention was given; and as Burnet had foreseen, Oswego became the great centre of Indian trade, while Niagara, in spite of its more favorable position, was comparatively slighted by the Western tribes. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II When the emperor learned, on arriving at Dorogobouje, that the enemy was again escaping from him, he concluded that General Barclay was ready to fight him, and was seeking for a favorable position. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France At every bridge, stream, and narrow pass, which afforded a favorable position, the French cavalry closed their ranks, and made a resolute stand to gain time for the columns in advance. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 They are not, as they appear, or as an inattentive observer might pronounce, in very good trim, or in the most favorable position. The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes Then, placing herself in a favorable position, as the moose came up, she stabbed him several times in the neck and breast. Woman on the American Frontier A Valuable and Authentic History of the Heroism, Adventures, Privations, Captivities, Trials, and Noble Lives and Deaths of the "Pioneer Mothers of the Republic" "Just what I expected," muttered Frank, as his eyes darted from place to place over the snowy landscape to find a favorable position from a military point of view. Army Boys on German Soil Our Doughboys Quelling the Mobs Then Erwin's machine did a flip, bringing it above the other machine and "onto its tail," the favorable position for aerial attack. Our Pilots in the Air There could hardly be a more favorable position for a naturalist, and there, in the midst of their specimens, Agassiz and his band of workers might constantly be found. Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence What could it be but the sunlight gleaming on the spears of armed men, marching through the valley and placing themselves in favorable positions upon the sides. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 Whoever is to acquire a competent knowledge of medicine, ought to be possessed of the following advantages: a natural disposition; instruction; a favorable position for the study; early tuition; love of labour; leisure. The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology) Robinson came back with the shirt, and aired it close to the fire; and this being a favorable position for saying what he felt awkward about, he began: "Mr. Miles, sir." It Is Never Too Late to Mend Did not Frederick make a pretence of retreating, in order to draw you on out of your favorable position, and then attack you, and win, in a few short morning hours, a glorious victory? Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends Again and again, Meade swung his powerful army into a favorable position and, again and again, Lee responded with a move which placed his opponent on the defensive. On the Trail of Grant and Lee Make the most of it, and in the most favorable position, which, perhaps, is the cheek of a comely young woman, and it is but skin-deep. The Monikins Barely light enough was admitted, when the sun was in the most favorable position, to enable one to make out the number of eggs, which was six, at the bottom of the dim interior. Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and Other Papers Mr. Chints, come with me before the young woman leaves her present favorable position near the parlor door. A Face Illumined He was directly astern of the steamboat by this time, and this placed him in a much more favorable position than he had been while dragging along at the side. The Circus Boys on the Mississippi : or, Afloat with the Big Show on the Big River And he discovered what he thought would be a more favorable position, although he could not see much farther down the road. To the Last Man A wild hurry-skurry scene ensued; each party took to the banks, the rocks and trees, to gain favorable positions, and an irregular firing was kept up on either side, without much effect. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West "Now!" cried Tom, as his craft hovered for an instant in a favorable position for dropping the bombs. Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters, or, Battling with Flames from the Air The expert studied the most favorable position of the head and eyes for reading, eliminated all useless motions, and discovered that the twelve thermometers could then be read in one minute and fifty seconds. Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, a contribution to the psychology of business Save being deprived of his freedom, he is placed in the most favorable position for reformation that it is possible for one to occupy. The Twin Hells; a thrilling narrative of life in the Kansas and Missouri penitentiaries "He is in the most favorable position for the wounds in his back and chest to suppurate easily, and absolute rest is necessary." The Mysterious Island Mr. Hilbery now gave all his attention to a piece of coal which had fallen out of the grate, and to selecting a favorable position for it among the lumps that were burning already. Night and Day
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