It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. From LearnThat.org. [Benjamin Franklin, (1706-1790), American entrepreneur, statesman, scientist and philosopher.]
Gold 21 carats fine. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
fine wine. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A fine film of oil. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A fine distinction. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Wood with a fine grain. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adverb : He did fine on the exams. She sings fine. ,She writes so fine I can hardly read it. ,sailing fine. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : The plumpness fines down with exercise. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : to fine down the heavy features; to fine away superfluous matter in a design. From Dictionary.com.
Noun : a parking fine. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : The judge fined him and released him on parole. From Dictionary.com.
The term fine arts is equivalent to the older French term beaux arts, meaning beautiful arts. From Wordnik.com. [8. Fine Arts] Reference
The copy on Alibris is probably not in "fine" condition. From Wordnik.com. [My Life as a Reader (Update)] Reference
Before this Disappointment, Sir ROGER was what you call a fine. From Wordnik.com. [The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays] Reference
"That's what I call a fine woman, and a good one," said Mr. Jelliffe. From Wordnik.com. [Sweetapple Cove] Reference
"The primary carrier of the fires is what we call fine fuels," he said. From Wordnik.com. [The Daily Mining Gazette] Reference
The book is listed in "fine" condition, a six on the 10-point rating scale. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
The White House today defended Rumsfeld and insisted he's doing what they called a fine job. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 13, 2006] Reference
"That's what I call a fine picture," said my companion, after we had gazed a while in silence. From Wordnik.com. [The Madonna of the Future] Reference
Before this disappointment, Sir Roger was what you call a fine gentleman; had often supped with my Lord Rochester and Sir. From Wordnik.com. [The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume III (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland I] Reference
He quivered under it, but soon recovered, and was able to enjoy what he called another fine point in this remarkable case. From Wordnik.com. [That Affair Next Door] Reference
"What would you call fine practice?" asked Stephen. From Wordnik.com. [The Spread Eagle and Other Stories] Reference
Cheers to Rubicon for crossing the finish line in fine style. From Wordnik.com. [Cheers & Jeers: Rubicon Wraps It Up — For Now] Reference
It also competed in English, fine arts, and interdisciplinary. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The art of short fiction, though, is in fine and robust health. From Wordnik.com. [MIND MELD: What Purpose Does Short Fiction Serve?] Reference
The action of my .303 was in fine shape, but the bore was pitted. From Wordnik.com. [Im toying with the idea of purchasing an aftermarket modern style synthetic stock for an old Lee Enfield .303 British.The barrel] Reference
I don't mean, you see, to put what you call a fine point upon it. ". From Wordnik.com. [Ayala's Angel] Reference
I don’t mean, you see, to put what you call a fine point upon it.”. From Wordnik.com. [Ayala's Angel] Reference
Most drivers seem to be handling the heavy rain fine, but not all of them. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Gridlock: Tips for afternoon driving] Reference
King of the Ashantees, whom he described as a fine, high-spirited young man. From Wordnik.com. [A Sailor of King George] Reference
The pedal was definitely bent, but otherwise the vélo was in fine condition. From Wordnik.com. [Patrick McGinnis: Biking by Vélo in Paris] Reference
This is why beef served in fine restaurants is aged a couple of weeks or more. From Wordnik.com. [Deer: Hang Time] Reference
This year those continued to be in fine form, though BSG might currently be in a slump. From Wordnik.com. [2006: A Year in Review] Reference
Business sectors term fine an act of harassment Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By Rauf Klasra. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Use agro-textiles to boost yield, Minister tells farmers] Reference
Because papa is a shadow, you call a fine, manly person like Gam -- Mr. Bliss, corpulent. From Wordnik.com. [Moods] Reference
Clinton's ability to "recover quickly" and act like everything was fine is extraordinary. From Wordnik.com. [Sen. Inhofe is not an X-Man.] Reference
If convicted Wilders could face up to a year of prison, though a small fine is more likely. From Wordnik.com. [Geert Wilders, Anti-Islamic Dutch Politician, Requests Hate Speech Acquittal] Reference
The two generals spent the afternoon up on the hill coining fine phrases like a pair of wags. From Wordnik.com. [Cold Mountain]
He knew our boat was fast, and he knew, further, that in fine sailing few men were his equals. From Wordnik.com. [Demetrios Contos] Reference
If one's interested in fine covers or careful thought, one should write for one of these chefs. From Wordnik.com. [[Guest Post] Part 1: A Manifesto of Imaginative Literature by Justin Allen] Reference
During the day she was making/receiving phone calls fine and noticed no problems with her phone. From Wordnik.com. [HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource] Reference
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