I believe we may best describe his credo by saying that it approximates the Goldren Rule.
The witch doctor took advantage of the credulity of the superstitious natives.
In any loyal American's creed, love of democracy must be emphasized.
The overture suddenly changed from a quiet pastoral theme to a crescendo featuring blaring trumpets and clashing cymbols.
We were surprised at his reaction to the failure of his project; instead of being crestfallen, he was busily engaged in planning new activities.
The mountain climbers found footholds in the tiny crevices in the mountainside.
The dog cringed, expecting a blow.
What criteria did you use when you selected this essay as the prize winner?
The toothless crone frightened us when she smiled.
Although he was reputed to be a crochety old gentleman, I found his ideas substantially sound and sensible.
This is the crux of the entire problem.
Until recently only bodies of rulers and leading statesmen were interred in this crypt.
His cryptic remarks could not be interpreted.
After his many hours of intensive study in the library he retired to his cubicle.
French cuisine is noted for its use of sauces and wines.
Many chefs attribute their culinary skill to the wise use of spices.
Every month the farmer culls the nonplaying hens from his flock and sells them to the local butcher.
His inauguration as President of the United States marked the culmination of his political career.
Corrupt politicians who condone the activities of the gamblers are equally culpable.
If we build a culvert under the road at this point, we will reduce the possibility of the road at this point, we will reduce the possibility of the road's being flooded during the rainy season.
He was burdened down with cumbersome parcels.
Vocabulary building is a cumulative process: as you go through your flash cards, you will add new words to your vocabulary, one by one.
The defeated people could not satisfy the cupidity of the conquerors, who demanded excessive tribute.
The members of the board of trustees of the museum expected the new curator to plan events and exhibitions that would make the museum more popular.
Although he was regarded by many as a curmudgeon, a few of us were aware of the many kindnesses and acts of charity that he secretly performed.
In normal writing we run our letters together in cursive form; in printing, we separate the letters.
A cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson; a more extensive study should be undertaken.
During the coal shortage, we must curtail our use of this vital commodity.
cynical at all times, he was suspicious of all altruistic actions of others.
As soon as the movie star entered the room, she became the cynosure of all eyes.
Lincoln is famous for saying that the consternations during the civil war had left him decrepit.
It can be argued that physical laws can be casual as well as inveterate, since it is based on an induction.
When he approached the dais, he was greeted by cheers from the people who had come to honor him.
Laertes told Ophelia that Hamlet could only dally with her affections.
The walls of the dungeon were dank and slimy.
In "The Odd Couple," Tony Randall played Felix Unger, an excessively dapper soul who could not stand to have a hair out of place.
The sunlight filtering though the screens created a dappled effect on the wall.
From the way he daubed his paint on the canvas, I could tell he knew nothing of oils.
Your threats cannot daunt me.
Despite the dangerous nature of the undertaking, the dauntless soldier volunteered for the assignment.
Inasmuch as we must meet a deadline, do not dawdle over this work.
The negotiations had reached a deadlock.
We wanted to see how long he could maintain his deadpan expression.
The dearth of skilled labor compelled the employers to open trade schools.
This debacle in the government can only result in anarchy.
Do not debase youself by becoming maudlin.
A vicious newspaper can debauch public ideals.
Overindulgence debilitates character as well as physical stamina.
The debonair youth was liked by all who met him, because of his cheerful and obliging manner.
A full year after the earthquake in Mexico City, workers were still carting away the debris.
Pointing out that he conhsistently had voted afainst strenghtening antipollution legislation, reporters debunked the candidate's claim that he was a fervent environmentalist.
As a debutante, she was often mentioned in the society columns of the newspapers.
The moral decadence of the people was reflected in the lewd literature of the period.
Be sure to decant this wine before serving it.
They did not hang Lady Jane Grey; they decapitated her.
Seeing the emergency blinkers in the road ahead, he decelerated quickly.
The oak is a deciduous tree.
We do more to decimate our population in automobile accidents than we do in war.
I could not decipher the doctor's handwriting.
The children loved to ski down the declivity.
Fashion decrees that evening gowns be decollete this season; bare shoulders are again the vogue.
Despite the body's advanced state of decomposition, the police were able to identify the murdered man.
Shocked by the unruly behavior, the teacher criticized the class for its lack of decorum.
The wild ducks were not fooled by the decoy.
I was unprepared for the state of decrepitude in which I had found my old friend; he seemed to have aged twenty years in six months.
The founder of the Children's Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, strongly decries the lack of financial and moral support for children in America today.
If we accept your premise, your conclusions are easily deducible.
If you deface a library book, you will have to pay a hefty fine.
Such defamation of character may result in a slander suit.
As a result of her husband's failure to appear in court, she was granted a divorce by default.
If you maintain your defeatist attitude, you will never succeed.
The children, who had made him an idol, were hurt most by his defection from our cause.
In deference to his desires, the employers granted him a holiday.
The hoodlums defiled the church with their scurrilous writing.
Carl Sandburg's Abraham Lincoln may be regarded as the definitive work on the life of the Great Emancipator.
His life was saved when his cigarette case deflected the bullet.
In Vietnam the army made extensive use of chemical agents to defoliate the woodlands.
Her employer offered to defray the costs of her postgraduate education.
We knew the minister had violated church regulations, but we had not realized his offense was serious enough to cause him to be defrocked.
The deft waiter uncorked the champagne without spilling a drop.
The lawyers sought to examine the books of the defunct corporation.
As the fight dragged on, the champion's style degenerated until he could barely keep on his feet.
The degraded wretch spoke only of his past glories and honors.
Vigorous dancing quickly dehydrates the body; between dances, be sure to drink more water than normal.
Admire the rock star all you want; just don't deify him.
He felt that he would debase himself if he deigned to answer his critics.
If you delete this paragraph, the composition will have more appeal.
Workers in nuclear research must avoid the deleterious effects of radioactive substances.
Offered the new job, she asked for time to deliberate before she made her decision.
He is weakest when he attempts to delineate character.
The drunkard in his delirium saw strange animals.
His dissertation discussed the effect of intermittent flooding on the fertility of the Nile delta.
Do not delude yourself into believing that he will relent.
When we advertised the position, we received a deluge of applications.
This scheme is a snare and a delusion.
Do not raise your hopes on the basis of his delusive promises.
delving into old books and manuscripts is part of a researcher's job.
He was accused of being a demogogue because he made promises that aroused futile hopes in his listeners.
He felt that he would demean himself if he replied to the scurrilous letter.
