Adjective, : a lengthy journey. ,a lengthy speech. From Dictionary.com.
I feel I ought to apologize for their lengthiness. From Wordnik.com. [Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada] Reference
The following extract exhibits examples of tautology and lengthiness. From Wordnik.com. [How to Write Clearly Rules and Exercises on English Composition] Reference
Please forgive the lengthiness – but there was a lot I wished to convey. From Wordnik.com. [Behind the Curtain: Open Table] Reference
Stranger with some impatience at the lengthiness of my introductory process. From Wordnik.com. [Flatland: a romance of many dimensions] Reference
Seckle said the community was frustrated by the lengthiness of negotiations with the commission, which he said started four years ago. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The bad public exposure would cause worry, leading to wrinkles, leading to more worry regarding the lengthiness of my career, and it just becomes a viscous cycle!. From Wordnik.com. [rainandfire Diary Entry] Reference
And even though she made a 'not too subtle' allusion to the lengthiness of my postings, it might not be enough to convince her readers that she and I aren't friends. From Wordnik.com. [Screaming Memes] Reference
MN Besides the importance of purely technical aspects, the lengthiness of the voyages suggested the need to take care of the small details that would make life aboard more comfortable. From Wordnik.com. [Ships, galleons, frigates and corvettes] Reference
But he did answer questions about the challenge of seating a jury in a high-profile case and what he thought about the lengthiness of some federal prosecution cases, although in general terms. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Fitz Reveals a Little in Public Appearance] Reference
Firstly - August Father was of so great anger, his ears listened not unto Beloved Doctor making to speak, but he tell with lengthiness and loudness of voice of meddlesome persons 'intrusiveness. From Wordnik.com. [Seven Maids of Far Cathay] Reference
But let's face it: hobbies (whether it be MMORPGs, geocaching, larp, costume-making or tinkering with electronics) become more interesting when they are challenging and complicated. (cut for lengthiness). From Wordnik.com. [What is it about MMORPGs that I love them so much?] Reference
Argh, I have so much to recount, and am so behind, and have been so busy...so I apologise in advance for the potential lengthiness of the next few posts, and/or the fact that they might appear in quick succession. From Wordnik.com. [Princeton Times I] Reference
It can seem merely an lengthiness of the maniacal hubbub you left behind. From Wordnik.com. [xml's Blinklist.com] Reference
(Please forgive the lengthiness - but there was a lot I wished to convey). From Wordnik.com. [in praise of sardines] Reference
Oratory, like the Drama, abhors lengthiness; like the Drama, it must be kept doing. From Wordnik.com. [Pearls of Thought] Reference
Now, tell me what do you say as to that lengthiness of yours which inconveniences everybody?. From Wordnik.com. [The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales] Reference
The former may mean the lengthiness of the sandbar and the latter word simply stands for land. From Wordnik.com. [TamilNet Newswire] Reference
I know that horrible Black Bird, and the lengthiness of all his proceedings and surroundings. '. From Wordnik.com. [The Green Fairy Book] Reference
But in his thin lengthiness there was nothing awkward -- rather a graceful readiness and vigor. From Wordnik.com. [The Testing of Diana Mallory] Reference
It was commenced by the Stranger with some impatience at the lengthiness of my introductory process. From Wordnik.com. [Flatland: a romance of many dimensions (Illustrated)] Reference
The apology for Crabbe's lengthiness might almost be extended to the singular inequalities of his verse. From Wordnik.com. [English Men of Letters: Crabbe] Reference
As we worked our jaws we got into conversation; we began complaining to each other of the lengthiness of the service. From Wordnik.com. [The Bishop and Other Stories] Reference
It has the lengthiness in which American diplomatists delight, but its verbiage by no means conceals the fact that the South means fighting. From Wordnik.com. [London, Saturday, May 25, 1861] Reference
Well, "Poor Jackie" might lag a bit in placed (especially toward the end), but the lengthiness happens to be one of the better attributes of it. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
Stopping so soon, they give signs of a suppressed and formidable ability so say more, and have also the meritorious quality of allowing lengthiness to others. From Wordnik.com. [Daniel Deronda] Reference
Of his lengthiness, his discursiveness, Schubert might possibly have been cured, but not of his melancholy: it is the very essence of his music, as it was of his being. From Wordnik.com. [Old Scores and New Readings Discussions on Music & Certain Musicians] Reference
On that point we are agreed: the Author does so in order to avoid lengthiness and ambiguity, -- two faults which are inadmissible in such matters, especially the latter. From Wordnik.com. [Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 11] Reference
"Stop, cousin!" said Bardo, in his imperious tone, for he had a remark to make, and only desperate measures could arrest the rattling lengthiness of Monna Brigida's discourse. From Wordnik.com. [Romola] Reference
Though, perhaps one may have missed the lengthiness of the film or the abruptness of the ending if there was more of a connection to dancers, if their names and stories were revealed. From Wordnik.com. [Examiner California Headlines] Reference
Additionally, Professor Swan stressed that the inconsistencies and lengthiness of the approvals processes has a detrimental effect on the completion rates of non - commercial organisations. From Wordnik.com. [EurekAlert! - Breaking News] Reference
As with the lengthiness of brand names made into testimonials, there is an overflow of meaning here as well, so that advertising language must admit its inability to say how good the product really is. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol X No 1] Reference
What I would also say is that we recognize that our strategy comes with it a certain amount of complexity, lengthiness and unpredictability because we are seeking innovative medically important therapies. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Black Bird, and the lengthiness of all his proceedings and surroundings.’. From Wordnik.com. [The Green Fairy Book] Reference
But I can certainly discern elements of Rand’s style that are unlovely, beyond the lengthiness of her monologues. From Wordnik.com. [The Fountainhead « Tales from the Reading Room] Reference
(cut for lengthiness). From Wordnik.com. [it puzzles me] Reference
Sorry in advance for the lengthiness of this. From Wordnik.com. [ZDNET.com.au] Reference
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