You can't look at a sleeping cat and be tense. From LearnThat.org. [Jane Pauley]
tense piano strings. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Alternately relax and tense your calf muscle. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
She bent closer, her expression tense with concentration. From Wordnik.com. [Sharp Edges] Reference
Mom backed away, and Grandma sat down again, her expression tense and frightened. From Wordnik.com. [Perfect You] Reference
In English grammar, the term tense is reserved for verbs (associated with the concept of time). From Wordnik.com. [بالاترین] Reference
I notice that I went back and forth in tense and tone. From Wordnik.com. [Low Tolerance « martinis & mantras] Reference
Which, since they're usually too tense, is a good thing. From Wordnik.com. [Science Press Releases] Reference
(Past tense is conventional for English-language novels). From Wordnik.com. [Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Brainstormer’s Review Forum] Reference
OK, class, what verb tense is this? joe from Lowell says. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » GOP Turning Pro-Bank Stance Into Big Bucks] Reference
VNM: The subjunctive verb tense is the one used for possibility. From Wordnik.com. [INTERVIEW: Vonda N. McIntyre (Guest-Interview by Sue Lange)] Reference
This use of the present tense is known as the historical present. From Wordnik.com. [On the use of ex- « Motivated Grammar] Reference
I told him, and watched his expression tense briefly and then relax. From Wordnik.com. [Analog Science Fiction and Fact]
Remember that the present tense is used to indicate a near-future event. From Wordnik.com. [Tal vez regresemos. - Subjunctive?] Reference
The present progressive tense is used very often in English but not in Spanish. From Wordnik.com. [Presente Progresiva?] Reference
If present tense is what works and is what the author wants to use, then use it. From Wordnik.com. [It Only Happens Once] Reference
I'll say again, I love the way you write, and your use of tense is no small part of that. From Wordnik.com. ["Serpent!" screamed the Pigeon.] Reference
Future tense is used all the time in Mexico and all the other Spanish-speaking countries. From Wordnik.com. [Tal vez regresemos. - Subjunctive?] Reference
First person, present tense is a fantastic way to throw the reader directly into the plot. From Wordnik.com. [Who’s Telling the Story, Anyway? « Write Anything] Reference
Kayla turned to face him, her expression tense, her eyes a shattering mix of blue fire and ice. From Wordnik.com. [Purchased By The Billionaire]
Adrenalin ... tense situation ... but their response is understandable, reasonable, appropriate. From Wordnik.com. [A 13 year-old boy was shot (30 rounds by 2 officers) and killed by police officers after he was stopped by spike strips, followi] Reference
I think what surprised me the most about the use of the present tense is that so many were using it. From Wordnik.com. [It Only Happens Once] Reference
The Americans were tense from the start, knowing a draw was enough to get them into the knockout stages. From Wordnik.com. [World Cup Soccer - Poland vs. USA] Reference
The aorist tense is applicable to first, second, or third person singular, and 'myself' is not in the Pali. From Wordnik.com. [Psalms of the Sisters] Reference
It watched the toll of the seconds in tense silence, and through this silence the voice of Roberts rose exultantly. From Wordnik.com. [The Mexican] Reference
Ultimately what I love about present tense is the feeling that I am right there with the characters, living the story. From Wordnik.com. [It Only Happens Once] Reference
The future tense is used of participation in His resurrection, because this is but partially realized in the present state. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
That team usually has clinched earlier and might be caught by surprise by a team that has been in tense battles to the wire. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Wild card is sometimes ace in hole] Reference
KING: The mood was described as tense, frustrating. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 30, 2006] Reference
It does make the fights more tense, which is a good thing. From Wordnik.com. [1UP RSS feed] Reference
KING (voice over): The mood was described as tense, frustrating. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 26, 2006] Reference
"My actions can be described as a tense, drunk and irrational deed.". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
HEMMER: Was there an attitude in there that you would describe as tense?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Florida Certifies George W. Bush as Winner of Election; Gore to Contest Vote - November 26, 2000] Reference
Everyone is talking about Koppel in the past tense, which is interesting. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 27, 2005] Reference
JOHN KING, CNN CORRESPONDENT: The mood was described as tense, frustrating. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 29, 2006] Reference
He recalls tense arguments with the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. From Wordnik.com. [ Features from Minnesota Public Radio] Reference
Elizabeth was described as tense, but under control, SABC radio news reports. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The situation there, at least right now, is probably best described as tense, maybe edgy, volatile. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 17, 2005] Reference
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