We have discovered that, when we try to appease our enemies, we encourage them to make additional demands.
He was amazed when the witches hailed him with his correct appellation.
I shall append this chart to my report.
Pleased with how well Tom had whitewashed the fence, Aunt Polly praised him for his application.
He was always able to find the apposite phrase, the correct expression for every occasion.
It is difficult to appraise old paintings; it is easier to call them priceless.
Little Orphan Annie truly appreciated the stocks Daddy Warbucks ave her, whose value appreciated considerably over the years.
The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him before long.
His apprehensive glances at the people who were walking in the street revealed his nervousness.
When he was apprised of the dangerous weather conditions, he decided to postpone his trip.
Wanting her parents' regard, she looked for some sign of their approbation.
The ranch owners appropriated the lands that had originally been set aside for the Indians' use.
He bought the estate and all its appurtenances.
I find your remarks apropos of the present situation timely and pertinent.
The counselor evaluated his aptitudes before advising him about the career he should follow.
He can be recognized by his aquiline nose, curved like the beak of the eagle.
The land was no longer arable; erosion had removed the valuable topsoil.
As an arbiter in labor disputes, she has won the confidence of the workers and the employers.
The coach claimed the team lost because the umpire made some arbitrary calls.
She was called upon to arbitrate the dispute between the union and the management.
Walking along the treelined paths of the arboretum, Rita noted poplars, firs, and some particularly fine sycamores.
The arcade was popular with shoppers because it gave them protection from the summer sun and the winter rain.
What was arcane to us was clear to the psychologist.
The professor of archaeology headed an expedition to the Gobi Desert in search of ancient ruins.
"Methinks," "thee," and "thou" are archaic words that are no longer part of our normal vocabulary.
The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey.
When he looked at the map and saw the archipelagoes in the South Seas, he longed to visit them.
These documents should be part of the archives so that historians may be able to evaluate them in the future.
Katya's ardor was contagious; soon all her fellow demonstrators were busily making posters and handing out flyers, inspired by her ardent enthusiasm for the cause.
Her arduous efforts had sapped her energy.
In the argot of the underworld, she "was taken for a ride."
At her Metropolitan Opera audition, Marian Anderson sang an aria from Norma.
The cactus had adapted to survive in an arid environment.
Americans have mixed feelings about hereditary aristocracy:
Queen Elizabeth's navy was able to defeat the mighty armada that threatened the English coast.
Medieval sailing vessels brought aromatic herbs from China to Europe.
After his indictment by the Grand Jury, the accused man was arraigned in the County Criminal Court.
His actions were bound to array public sentiment against him.
She liked to watch her motherarray herself in her finest clothes before going out for the evening.
He was in arrears with his payments on the car.
The arrogance of the nobility was resented by the middle class.
Until the heavy rains of the past spring, this arroyo had been a dry bed.
Her articulate presentation of the advertising campaign impressed her employers.
Archaeologists debated the significance of the artifacts discovered in the ruins of Asia Minor and came to no conclusion.
The Trojan War proved to the Greeks that cunning and artifice were often more effective than military might.
Artists and artisans alike are necessary to the development of a culture.
Red Riding Hood's artless comment, "Grandma, what big eyes you have!" indicates the child's innocent surprises at her "grandmother's" changed appearance.
President Marcos failed to maintain his ascendency over Philippines.
The wealthy young man could not understand the ascetic life led by the monks.
We find asceticism practiced in many monastries.
I can ascribe no motive for her acts.
Hospitals succeeded in lowering the mortality rate as soon as they introduced asceptic conditions.
Her face was ashen with fear.
Your asinine remarks prove that you have not given this problem any serious consideration.
Looking askance at her questioner, she displayed her scorn.
When he placed his hat askew upon his head, his observers laughed.
These remarks, spoken with asperity, stung the boys to whom they had been directed.
Do not cast aspersions on her character.
Although I am as aspirant for public office, I am not willing to accept the dictates of the party bosses.
Youth's aspirations should be as lofty as the stars.
He was assailed with questions after his lecture.
When they assayed the ore, they found that they had discovered a very rich vein.
It gives me great pleasure to assent to your request.
When Jill asserted that nobody else in the junior class had such an early curfew, her parents Asserted themselves, telling her that if she didn't get home by nine o'clock she would be grounded for the week.
I would like to have your assessment of the situation in South Africa.
It took Rembrandt weeks of assiduous labor before he was satisfied with his portrait of his son.
The manner in which the United States was able to assimilate the hordes of immigrants during the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth centuries will always be a source of pride.
Your messages of cheer should assuage her suffering.
The young princess made the foolish assumption that the regent would not object to her Assumption of power.
When Gutherie gave Guiness his assurance that rehearsals were going well, he spoke with such assurance that Guiness was convinced.
asteroids have become commonplace to the readers of interstellar travel stories in science fiction magazines.
As soon as his parents discovered that the boy suffered from astigmatism, they took him to the optometrist for corrective glasses.
She was amazed at the number of astral bodies the new telescope revealed.
The astringent quality of unsweetened lemon juice made swallowing difficult.
The government seemed willing to spend astronomical sums on weapons development.
That was a very astute observation.
Their points of view are poles asunder.
The refugees sought asylum from religious persecution in a new land.
Because one eyebrow was set markedly higher than the other, William's face had a particularly asymmetric appearance.
Martin seemed an atavism to his Tuscan ancestors who lavished great care on their small plots of soil.
His atheistic remarks shocked the religious worshippers.
He knew no way in which he could atone for his brutal crime.
In time of war, many atrocities are committed by invading armies.
Polio victims need physiotherapy to prevent the atrophy of affected limbs.
By withdrawing their forces, the generals hoped to attenuate the enemy lines.
Having served as a member of a grand jury, I can attest that our system of indicting individuals is in need of improvement.
His outstanding attribute was his kindness.
I attribute her success in science to the encouragement she received from her parents.
They decided to wage a war of attrition rather than to rely on all-out attack.
Audiences cheered as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia made their audacious, death-defying leap to freedom and escaped Darth Vader's troops.
When the bank examiners arrived to hold their annual audit, they discovered the embezzlements of the chief cashier.
How can we hope to augment our forces when our allies are deserting us?
He interpreted the departures of the birds as an augury of evil.
Visiting the palace at Versailes, she was impressed by the august surroundings in which she found herself.
Many medieval paintings depict saintly characters with aureols around their heads.
The auroral display was particularly spectacular that evening.
With favorable weather conditions, it was an auspicious moment to set sail.
His austere demeanor prevented us from engaging in our usual frivolous activities.
The austerity and dignity of the court were maintained by the new justices, who were a strict and solemn group.
An expert was needed to authenticate the original Van Gogh painting, distinguishing it from its imitation.
