The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance. From LearnThat.org. [George Eliot (1819-1880).]
It is definite that they have won. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
I want a definite answer. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
I have no certain -- "definite" thing to write my lord -- Nero. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Yeah, the Earth is in definite need of a plague. From Wordnik.com. [On Hunting and Apocalypse] Reference
Smith's bracelet and will wear it till something definite is known about his fate. From Wordnik.com. [Ricardo Martinez Garcia] Reference
Hers is a certain definite organism, somewhat different from all other female organisms. From Wordnik.com. [The Kempton-Wace Letters] Reference
There have been certain definite lines of action taken with regard to the policy in Manchuria and so on. From Wordnik.com. [Empire Relations With China] Reference
General Sherman has received considerable reinforcements, but nothing definite is known as to his movements. From Wordnik.com. [Foreign and Colonial Intelligence] Reference
It was an improvement from an 0-for-10 against the Jazz, but not enough to spark a team in definite need of one. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Island McGill was only so large, and the land could support but a certain definite proportion of those that dwelt upon it. From Wordnik.com. [The Sea Farmer] Reference
She represented so much capital, from which he expected to receive, not a certain definite interest, but an incalculable interest. From Wordnik.com. [The Marriage of Lit-lit] Reference
Complaints to local police resulted in definite stonewalling, so a complaint to county HQ brought an initial assesment by an inspector. From Wordnik.com. [A Sign Of The Times. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
A chess-board, where the adsorbing particles are retained in definite positions. From Wordnik.com. [Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1932 - Presentation Speech] Reference
Mathematica’s built-in definite integration of course gives exactly the correct answer. From Wordnik.com. [Wolfram Blog : Mathematica and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus] Reference
On the whole, the evidence rather favors the idea of definite fear situations among children. From Wordnik.com. [The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners] Reference
Movement is the law of the human mind; the definite is the dream of his pride and his ignorance. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844] Reference
Nevertheless, analysts are cautious about calling a definite end to the industry's long dry spell. From Wordnik.com. [TIME.com: Top Stories] Reference
His cheeks were filled with color now, and his expression more definite than it had ever been before. From Wordnik.com. [Shrink Dreams] Reference
So long as the term "blood" is used to convey the idea of definite hereditary qualities it may not be objectionable. From Wordnik.com. [The Principles of Breeding or, Glimpses at the Physiological Laws involved in the Reproduction and Improvement of Domestic Animals] Reference
If the evidence is sufficient, the substance may be classified as a definite, probable or possible human carcinogen. From Wordnik.com. [Risk assessment of chemical substances] Reference
The second step is to quantitate the risk for those substances classified as definite or probable human carcinogens. From Wordnik.com. [Risk assessment of chemical substances] Reference
Over and above this, a complete theory of memory must show how these cerebral traces recall definite conscious processes. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman] Reference
I also believe that an offer of Dominion status would have been gladly accepted if we had made it in 1944 and had named a definite date. From Wordnik.com. [As I Please] Reference
Bruntville and "definite" leads were being followed. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The survey showed that both Ozawa and Kan have 122 "definite" supporters each. From Wordnik.com. [Kan, Ozawa in Tight Race for DPJ Leadership] Reference
Mr. Sicular said this portion of the market had shown a "definite" downward turn. From Wordnik.com. [Pricey Uptown Co-ops in Serious Slowdown, According to Brokers] Reference
So, you know, if I hadn't listened to him and been kind of definite about that. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 3, 2002] Reference
Among Ehrlich voters, the current "definite" figure is 82 percent, up from 80 percent last month. From Wordnik.com. [First Click, MarylandThe Post poll: What to make of the new numbers] Reference
Furthermore, within this series Englehart featured two "definite" takes on Batman's arch-foes, the Penguin and the Joker. From Wordnik.com. [Top 100 Comic Book Runs #50-46 | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources] Reference
This is how I have personally sorted out the world, so that when I use these words they have some kind of definite meaning. From Wordnik.com. [inkblurt · My design rant at B&A] Reference
There is no more chance that there is something "definite" and hard-wired in my programs than there is that chance for you. From Wordnik.com. [Aiguy's Computer] Reference
The Commission on Gender Equality has found a "definite" glass ceiling for women in the public service, commission chairwoman. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Since his e-mail was "definite" about the R1 releases (his exact word), that gives me a. From Wordnik.com. [Home Theater Forum] Reference
New Delhi, Oct 21: There are 10,268 'definite' rooms available for the requirement of the 2010. From Wordnik.com. Reference
He added that there was a "definite" opportunity for the creation of approximately 100 Roku channels. From Wordnik.com. [Technology, Science, Entertainment, and Business News] Reference
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