MANNER in a Sentence
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297 example sentences for MANNER, such as:
1. His manner was cold and unwelcoming.
2. He holds it in a stiff and unnatural manner.
3. Her pleasant manner belied her true character.
4. It was barbarous to treat prisoners in that manner.
5. She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
2. He holds it in a stiff and unnatural manner.
3. Her pleasant manner belied her true character.
4. It was barbarous to treat prisoners in that manner.
5. She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
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Meanings and Examples of MANNER
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manner
n. how something is done or how it happens
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 I was on the point of asking him what that work might be, but something in his manner showed me that the question would be an unwelcome one.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
2 He holds it in a stiff and unnatural manner.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
3 His quiet self-confident manner convinced me that he had already formed a theory which explained all the facts, though what it was I could not for an instant conjecture.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER V. OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITOR
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER V. OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITOR
4 No argument or persuasion could ever induce him to set up a female establishment after the manner of his companions.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
5 He expected that he would receive some message or remonstrance from Young as to his conduct, and he was not mistaken, though it came in an unlooked-for manner.
6 Nor was the fear entirely an illusion, for the barren valley was thickly strewn with trees and boulders which had fallen in a similar manner.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
7 He spoke in a calm and methodical manner, as though the events which he narrated were commonplace enough.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
8 So thrilling had the man's narrative been, and his manner was so impressive that we had sat silent and absorbed.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
9 She had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. Jones's dressing-table, and was holding it against her shoulder and admiring herself in the glass in a very foolish manner.
10 After the hoisting of the flag, the animals were required to file past the skull in a reverent manner before entering the barn.
11 When he did emerge, it was in a ceremonial manner, with an escort of six dogs who closely surrounded him and growled if anyone came too near.
12 Then there's the amiable condescension of the lady of the manor--the upper class manner.
13 One fact mitigated the horror; his forefinger, raised in the customary manner, was stained with tobacco juice.
14 They folded their hands in the traditional manner as if they were seated in church.
15 This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman, with a shock of hair prematurely white, and a boisterous and decided manner.
Example Sentence: (87 in 6 pages)
1 Sir William had the ability to conduct proceedings in a dignified manner without ever becoming stuffy.
2 This activity was carried on in a businesslike manner.
3 Clinton was praised on all sides for his warm manner and diplomatic approach.
4 When people put on uniforms, their attitude becomes more confident and their manner more officious.
5 An attorney is your employee, in a manner of speaking.
6 She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
7 It was barbarous to treat prisoners in that manner.
8 A man, like a watch, is to be valued by his manner of going.
9 A man's own manner and character is what most becomes.
10 In the army camp the quilts are usually folded in this manner.
11 Her pleasant manner belied her true character.
12 Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.
13 Check that the equipment is operating in a safe manner.
14 His manner was cold and unwelcoming.
15 I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner.