It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright. From LearnThat.org. [Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790).]
An upright post. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
In this unparalleled instance of divine grace, the upright is a ransom for the transgressors, the just for the unjust. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John)] Reference
Everything else still hurts, but fully upright is a step in the right direction. From Wordnik.com. [Because it was funny...] Reference
He lost his footing a couple of times but managed to remain upright and stumble on. From Wordnik.com. [Excerpt: Dreadful Acts by Philip Ardagh] Reference
I imagined it struggling to remain upright, trying desperately not let the others down. From Wordnik.com. [Dominoes « A Fly in Amber] Reference
On the other hand, a strong tree that stands upright is a blessing to the entire community. From Wordnik.com. [Writing and Failure (Part 2) : Christian Bök : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation] Reference
Designed to remain upright when tilted on end, it has an extendable handle for easy hauling. From Wordnik.com. [The Best Hunting and Fishing Gear of 2005] Reference
Today is osteoporosis-pill-day and I spent my half-hour (no food, no drink, remain upright) writing to them. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-06-01] Reference
We see satisfied customers, all of whom remain upright, each with two arms, two legs, two ears, two eyes, one nose. From Wordnik.com. [Lake Chapala fishing trip] Reference
We may therefore depend upon God's promises; for good and upright is the Lord, and therefore he will be as good as his word. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
To clearly perceive the knots of this thread running throughout the centuries and aiding us to remain upright on this earth. From Wordnik.com. [Odysseus Elytis - Nobel Lecture] Reference
But the prayer of the upright is a delight to him!. From Wordnik.com. [The Children's Bible] Reference
Pack the items just tight enough so that they remain upright. From Wordnik.com. [Save Water-Damaged Books, Docs By Putting Them In The Freezer | Lifehacker Australia] Reference
Brits are deemed potent for as long as they can remain upright. From Wordnik.com. [Elliot Worsell: Britain's Third Wave of Mixed Martial Artists] Reference
Rand sighed and held the sword upright before him in both hands. From Wordnik.com. [The Eye of the World]
8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 22: Proverbs The Challoner Revision] Reference
Cos in the Aegean Sea, which is also known as the upright, or smooth-leaved lettuce. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia] Reference
The upright is the most basic structure and this arrangement looks good in shallow pots. From Wordnik.com. [[ikebana] the art of floral arrangement] Reference
To succeed the Democrats must be known as the upright party that serves the American people. From Wordnik.com. [Can Democrats Renew Their Party?] Reference
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
Their conduct towards him, reprehensible as it was, might be called upright when compared with their conduct towards. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4] Reference
There they stood, the twelve of them, motionless, their heels together, each with his sword upright before his face. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Gerard] Reference
John Maine would be a great asset if he could remain upright, which is like saying a piano would be a great asset if it could tap-dance. From Wordnik.com. [Sports News : CBSSports.com] Reference
The prayer of the upright is his delight. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
But the word 'upright' would seem to be devoid of common sense; and. From Wordnik.com. [Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books] Reference
In the '60s, "upright" was about the worst thing they could say about you. From Wordnik.com. [Hooray For Hypocrisy] Reference
015: 019 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. From Wordnik.com. [The World English Bible (WEB):] Reference
Before he is thirty he is spoken of as both "upright" and. From Wordnik.com. [The Upton Letters] Reference
And the word for "upright" is the same word used in Proverbs. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
Also, there is no hole for wall-mounting the frame 'upright'. From Wordnik.com. [British Blogs] Reference
On the other hand he is called "upright" because he walked in the fear of. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood] Reference
Give me again the bit about moral and upright, that is particularly funny. ". From Wordnik.com. [Fortress Of Frost And Fire]
"upright" or the "righteous," it cannot mean us because we are still sinners. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
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