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Example sentences for "entering"

Lexicographically close words:
enterd; entered; enterest; entereth; enteric; enterit; enteritis; enterlude; enteron; enterprise
  1. It is not difficult to recognize this form of rupture, as the scrotum that normally retains only the testicles is usually enlarged by the bowels entering it.

  2. Irritation is set up by germs entering the abrasions.

  3. Although obstructions of the windpipe caused while drenching, or food entering the lungs, will kill an animal in a very short time, obstructions in the gullet may not prove fatal for several days.

  4. Every precaution should be taken so as to prevent the drench from entering the lungs.

  5. Indeed she was probably the first person afoot in the house of the Spatts, the parlour-maid entering the hall just as Audrey had managed to open the front door.

  6. As she was re-entering the hall, Audrey met Mr. Cowl, who was coming out.

  7. The captain, by custom, messed by himself, whereas the other two had their meals in the saloon, entering and leaving quickly and saying little while at table.

  8. We allude to the actors, in all possible cases, entering from the back, or near it.

  9. This though sometimes right, is peculiarly improper when the entering character is to speak aside as he enters, and is supposed by the cunning of the scene not to be heard by the character who is on the stage before him.

  10. Entering into the spirit of her hypocrisy, I refrained from entering by the terrace, but, passing round to the hall door, entered there.

  11. As I went I saw lights in the drawing-room; and, instead of entering the house door, I ascended the flight of iron steps which leads to the terrace.

  12. On entering the parlour, he found there a man of exceedingly ill appearance, both as to countenance and apparel.

  13. A customer entering at the moment, Claire left his principal and moved down behind the counter.

  14. For some time after his return to his store, Jasper refrained from entering upon any business.

  15. After entering the canal, we very soon found ourselves among a motley and strange population.

  16. As we were entering Bacon on our way back, we heard the report of cannon and the sound of music.

  17. The feet are covered with slippers, with wooden soles, which are kept on by the little toe, only four toes entering the slipper, and the little one being on the outside.

  18. Katharine now entering with the two ladies, he continued, "See where she comes, and brings your froward wives as prisoners to her womanly persuasion.

  19. In spite of being weak and unwell his powers of work seemed inexhaustible; his own troubles and worries were all forgotten when it was a question of entering the lists as the leader of the movement.

  20. An adulteress was desirous of entering into relations with a young man.

  21. He himself, as we shall see, hesitated a little about entering upon this new course.

  22. He looked careless enough, comfortable enough, sitting there in the dry, with the sound of rain entering through the open shed door.

  23. On entering the brilliant assembly room, I was almost stunned by the sight of my wife, standing close by my side.

  24. The tourist entering the National Park by way of Livingston through the Gardner Canyon, and rocky Gateway, at about sixty miles reaches the "Mammoth Hot Springs".

  25. Entering as they did from the moonlight into a room which had been left unlighted in order to keep out summer insects, neither of them perceived the involuntary listener.

  26. On or about the first of January, 1865, Lillie chanced to go out on a shopping excursion, and descended the stairway of the hotel just in time to catch sight of a newly arrived guest, who was about entering his room on the first story.

  27. The idea of entering a convent she rejected the moment that it occurred to her.

  28. I am re-entering with peace and with confidence into a blessed eternity.

  29. Throughout the army the regret was general and earnest over the loss of this brave and able officer, apparently just entering upon a career of long-deserved promotion.

  30. Rose, surprised, for, entering her room, there was the cantatrice, busy about the nightly services she always rendered her little mistress.

  31. Entering the inner room, for the second time that night he sought to sleep.

  32. My eyes fell upon you first on entering this place--we have had exciting times together.

  33. Entering the dark passageway, Mr. Magee made his way to the door of the annex.

  34. Re-entering number seven, he knelt by the fireplace and dug up the brick under which lay the package so dear to many hearts on Baldpate Mountain.

  35. On entering Mountjoy Prison they put in the usual claim for first division treatment, and this being refused, they immediately adopted the hunger strike.

  36. I was very much struck with the appearance of the country on first entering Bechuanaland.

  37. On entering the boat I was an object of great curiosity--my blackgown, my missionary cross, my long hair, attracted attention.

  38. Soldier's Creek, a northern tributary of the Kansas, entering the latter just below Topeka, near the Kansas River fording place.

  39. Before entering the forest we crossed a high mountain by a wild winding path.

  40. It is, however, true, that many when entering the marriage state, promise that nothing but death will ever separate them; that they will never give their hand to another.

  41. The earth which they throw up to construct their lodges, forms a kind of slope which prevents the rain from entering the holes.

  42. On entering the village, a comical scene occurred, of which they suddenly made me the principal personage.

  43. It is said to have acquired its name (French, porte d'enfer) because the Blackfeet so often lay in wait along its cliffs, and to pass through was as dangerous as entering hell.

  44. The British fleet, after entering the Chesapeake, sailed up it with favourable winds, and entered Elk River, up which the admiral proceeded as high as it was safely navigable; and on the 25th of August the troops were landed at the ferry.

  45. The Isle Aux Noix lies at the junction of the Sorel with lake Champlain; and to prevent the armed vessels at St. John's from entering the latter, a boom was drawn across the narrow channel, at the point of union between those waters.

  46. Retaining still his prepossessions in favour of a military life, he cheerfully embraced this opportunity of re-entering the army.

  47. The fact was, that on entering the capes of Delaware, the difficulties attending an attempt to carry his fleet up that bay and river, determined General Howe to relinquish his original design, and to transport his army to the Chesapeake.

  48. The people of Virginia, he thought, could be protected only by entering the country of the enemy; giving him employment at home, and removing the source of all their calamities by taking possession of fort Du Quesne.

  49. Starting from these elements, we may determine without difficulty the class of sentiments, intellectual and moral, which constitute the formal preparation for entering upon what are called the Evidences of Christianity.

  50. I say all this without entering into the question how far external assistances are in all cases necessary to the action of the mind, because in fact man does not live in isolation, but is everywhere found as a member of society.

  51. What commonly happens is this, that, after hearing and entering into what may be said for a proposition, we pronounce neither for nor against it.

  52. I was perfectly delighted with the transfer, as it would add considerably to my dignity, for I had long looked forward to entering the Academy as an era in life.

  53. Mrs. Mayland, who were just entering their carriage.

  54. The Lacedæmonians used always to comb their hair before entering battle, and if their crinal adjustment caused them a tithe the irritation mine did me, we may cease to wonder at their reckless courage and desperate conduct.

  55. Equally untenable is the other opinion, that the prophet is here called upon, by his entering into a new marriage, to prefigure the relation of God to the Covenant-people a second time.

  56. On entering into it, she is welcomed by this affectionate address of the Lord, her husband, and there she answers it.

  57. In spirit, the prophet is in that time when the Lord is just entering upon His government.

  58. Not in the air nor middle of the sea, Nor entering a mountain cave to hide, Nor anywhere on earth can'st thou abide Where from thy ill deeds thou can'st set thee free.

  59. Then make thyself an island of defence; Strive quick; be wise; when all the taints Of dirt and dust are blown away, the saints Shall greet thee entering the Happy Land.

  60. Not in the air nor middle of the sea, Nor entering a mountain cave to hide, Nor anywhere on earth can'st thou abide Where death shall not pursue and conquer thee.

  61. Because he can imagine, and has the key of another world, entering in through the ivory gate and living amid the things unseen and eternal.

  62. This person Dawson represents the very acme of bad manners and bad breeding, yet I overheard him remarking to his daughter two days ago that he actually contemplated putting up for the Reform and entering Parliament!

  63. Report accredits him with great wealth, which on entering the Order of the Capuchins he made over as a gift to the fraternity.

  64. On entering the room we found the doctor, a young and rather pleasant man named Glenn, in attendance.

  65. Suffice it to say that thirty-six hours after entering the express at Pisa, I crossed the platform at Charing Cross, jumped into a hansom and drove to Great Russell Street.

  66. The perfect chaperon is the one who can utterly and effectually efface herself five minutes after entering the room," Mabel declared.

  67. This amendment was seconded by Mr. Smith O'Brien, the member for the county of Limerick, who warned the government that they 'were entering on a contest which would continue for months.


  68. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "entering" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.

    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    entering the; entering upon