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Example sentences for "button"

Lexicographically close words:
buttes; butther; butting; buttock; buttocks; buttoned; buttonhole; buttonholed; buttonholes; buttonholing
  1. Of course it was hard on Billy, but he was bound to "keep up with the procession," as he called it, even if he burst off every button on his coat trying.

  2. He went forth from his bungalow, pulling upon his feet clumsy native sandals of wood, with a button between the toes.

  3. Her exquisite little hands, and her exquisite little feet, shod in wooden sandals, with a button between the toes, such sandals as he was wearing.

  4. He pushed the button and instantly the light flashed out, as from a bull's-eye lantern.

  5. Then that rascal must have pushed the button and opened the door from the inside.

  6. There is an electric button in the vault.

  7. As a consequence she had had the vault furnished with an electric button which opened the door from the inside.

  8. And before Polly knew it, her other arm was in its sleeve, and he was trying to button up her coat.

  9. But it was just as well to act speedily, and yet it must be done with caution; so he crept off to the back hall, where he could press the button that gave the signal to the men in the stable.

  10. A button flew into the air, and his knickerbockers and his waistband severed relations.

  11. Reggie gravely, and, picking up a cue, scored with a button overhead.

  12. Hobson, the last upon the ship, would press the button and explode the torpedoes, and follow his men into the water.

  13. Mr. Brindle led the way into the smoking-room at the end of the cars, and pressed the button for the porter.

  14. As it did so, there was a series of loud and deafening reports as her intrepid commander pressed the button and exploded his row of miniature torpedoes.

  15. Pressure upon a simple button would fire them, and, it was hoped, would blow such a hole in the vessel's side that she would sink immediately.

  16. He paid particular attention to the set of the breeches, and seemed quite annoyed because the jacket of the half-caste would not button across his expansive chest.

  17. Arriving at the far end of the cavern, the hurrying figure stopped and apparently pushed a button at the side of the wall.

  18. Whenever you want to pay a bill here all you have to do is to press the cash button on the teleseme over there, and they'll send the money up from the office.

  19. Press the button to the left of it, and they'll send you up a receipt in full," he replied.

  20. I was speechless with fear as the ruler of Olympus touched an electric button at the side of the room, and the two huge slaves, Gog and Magog, appeared.

  21. It had a button at one side, over which was a gilt tablet marked "Push.

  22. My fingers had hardly left the button when a superb creature stood before me.

  23. Memnon, fingering the push-button alongside of the window.

  24. The nickel was dropped, the button pushed, and, putting my eyes before the lenses, I gazed into the remotest days to come.

  25. Mr. Button was an interested listener and when the story had been all told he said quietly, "Mr. Stevens has been down here several summers.

  26. Mr. Button occasionally stormed about the "present generation" being so markedly different and deficient in all the good qualities that marked the young people of his own younger days.

  27. Mr. Button laughed good-naturedly at their precautions, declaring that a thief was almost unknown in the entire region.

  28. Ignoring the question Mr. Button said, "Your friend has gone.

  29. All you have to do is to look at yourself now," retorted Mr. Button somewhat tartly.

  30. He was unaware that Mr. Button had already purchased a motor-boat of marvelous speed, although at the time he had no thought that it would be entered in any contest or races.

  31. Rising as he spoke Mr. Button led the way back to the piazza and Fred was convinced that it was useless for him to talk any more, for the present at least, about the man or the bond.

  32. Mrs. Button smiled as she said, "That's just the kind of a guest I like.

  33. As soon as a landing was made Mr. Button at once started for the cottage.

  34. I believe that Mr. Button knew all the time that he was to be here.

  35. Upon their arrival they were informed that already Mr. Button had telephoned for Sam Hodge and that he had received word that the man would arrive the following morning.

  36. Perhaps you'll know more about that later," replied Mr. Button dryly.

  37. As Mr. Button ceased speaking the interest and excitement of the boys at once increased.

  38. The weary man frets at every extra button or superfluous knot, he counts impatiently every second that keeps him from his couch, and flies to the arms of sleep as to those of his mistress.

  39. I'm sorry Mae, but this is an entirely masculine affair--five-button gloves and parasols are out of the question.

  40. I suppose all your thoughts were of your button boots and your new parasol?

  41. The button also is another part that the hat sewer by machine still makes by hand.

  42. The button finished, recourse is then made to the “block” or shape of the crown to be produced, for the subsequent sewing depends on its contour.

  43. For a time I walked through the rooms of the house, and looked at myself in all the mirrors--firstly with the tunic buttoned, then with it unbuttoned, and lastly with only the top button fastened.

  44. Bronze plaque, figure of warrior with spear in right hand, shield in left hand; pot helmet, button on top.

  45. Bronze plaque, figure of warrior with pot helmet, button on top.

  46. Bronze plaque, representing three warriors, two with feathers in head-dress and trefoil leaves at top; one with pot helmet, button on top.

  47. It was at once turned inside out; when the red button fell upon the planking of the raft.

  48. It was not a question of who should draw first, since one button taken out would be sufficient.

  49. He tells ye to yer teeth that it was yer beautiful self putt the exthra button into the bag,--yez did it, Misther Laygrow, and nobody else.

  50. They had separately "fingered" each button in the hope of being able to detect that which was bloodstained, and so avoid bringing it forth.

  51. The red button might be the last in the bag, or it might be the first drawn out of it.

  52. It seemed idle for him to draw the button out; and yet, to the astonishment of the spectators, he proceeded to do so.

  53. This was done apparently for the purpose of getting the button into a corner,--in order that he might lay hold of it with his fingers.

  54. He had the button in his shut fist all the time, an' by Jaysus!

  55. When the twentieth button had been brought forth, and still the red one remained in the bag, the master of the ceremonies became fearfully excited.

  56. It was hardly possible--at least highly improbable--that the red button should be the last.

  57. It held the button that he had drawn forth from the bag; but, to the astonishment of all, it was a black one, and not the red token that had been expected!

  58. Some one of the drawers had procured a button similar to those inside the bag; and holding this button, had simply inserted his hand, and drawn it out again.

  59. The red button was cast into the bag along with the others.

  60. I repate,--it was you yourself that putt that button into the bag.

  61. Grady pressed the button and began putting up the machine.

  62. I knew that I couldn't touch the man by law, except for the robbery of the bit of money, and that I didn't care a brass button about.

  63. Look at his breast, and you win see a hole, which is the scar left by a ball that he received there, and that did not lay him dead, thanks to this button which deadened its force.

  64. A silver button fastened the snowy shirt at his brown throat.

  65. A cap, a coat button and a false beard," said Shagarach.

  66. With his left he pressed an electric button for some daring purpose.

  67. You will give the button to Mr. McCausland," said the mother.

  68. He laid a common coat button down on the table, with a piece of cloth adhering.

  69. Max elegantly, as he tried vainly to get the little button of his glove secured.

  70. The upper button of her close-fitting flannel suit had strangled her as her bosom heaved with exertion, and it had given way before the fierce clutch she made at it.

  71. Then she loosened some button or string that was too tight, and went to the window for a breath of outdoor air.

  72. In the meanwhile I would send her books and magazines, besides a button hook she had forgotten, and a package of the tea we were partial to, and--and a week was an exceedingly short space of time.

  73. When I pressed the button at his door, my friend opened it himself, his features looking very set and grave.

  74. The very atmosphere of her was still in the place and things of hers were yet on the dressing table, including the button hook, which I pocketed.

  75. On the landing he sought again to pull out his keys, but I touched the electric button and the old woman's steps hurried to the door.

  76. I may rot here all my life, and no one troubles the toss of a button whether I'm happy or miserable.

  77. But outside of that," he added quickly, "I don't care a button for anything.


  78. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "button" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    armory; articulate; badge; bagatelle; bang; bar; barricade; baton; bauble; bean; bilge; bit; blister; blob; bolt; boss; bow; bubble; buckle; bulb; bulge; bullion; bump; bunch; butt; button; cast; casting; cent; chain; chin; chine; chit; choke; clap; clasp; clip; close; clump; collar; condyle; constrict; contain; contract; control; cover; cross; damn; decoration; diminutive; dovetail; dress; eagle; ear; emblem; ensign; farce; farthing; fasces; fasten; fastener; feather; featherweight; fig; figurehead; flange; flap; fold; fribble; frippery; gall; gate; gimcrack; girth; gnarl; hair; handle; hanger; hasp; heraldry; hill; hinge; hitch; hook; hoot; hump; hunch; ingot; jam; jest; joint; joke; key; knob; knot; lacing; latch; lightweight; lip; livery; lock; loop; lump; mace; mantle; marking; medal; miter; mockery; mole; molehill; mortise; mountain; mouse; nail; nubbin; occlude; padlock; peg; picayune; pig; pin; plumb; pony; rabbet; rap; regalia; rib; ridge; ring; rivet; rose; runt; rush; scarf; screw; seal; secure; sew; shamrock; shit; shoulder; shrimp; shut; skewer; slam; slip; snap; snip; sou; sow; spine; staff; staple; stick; stitch; strangle; straw; stud; style; suspender; swastika; symbol; tack; tartan; thistle; tie; tit; toggle; toy; trifle; trinket; triviality; tubercle; tuppence; uniform; verge; vesicle; wale; wand; wart; wedge; welt; wisp; zipper