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Example sentences for "forth"

Lexicographically close words:
forte; forted; fortemque; forteresse; fortes; forthcoming; forthe; forther; forthi; forthinketh
  1. But after an interval, it may be of many months, the tree is brought forth again.

  2. Whenever they went forth they were carried on the shoulders of men of the Buffalo clan, several of whom accompanied any of these royal personages on a journey and took it in turn to bear the burden.

  3. In parts of Switzerland and France the lighting of the Yule log is accompanied by a prayer that the women may bear children, the she-goats bring forth kids, and the ewes drop lambs.

  4. Long before Easter the young people have been busy collecting firewood; every farmer contributes, and tar-barrels, petroleum cases, and so forth go to swell the pile.

  5. St. Columb Kill, desiring them to lay aside the fatted calf, and to bring forth the black sheep.

  6. Not to touch the Earth [The priest of Aricia and the Golden Bough] We have travelled far since we turned our backs on Nemi and set forth in quest of the secret of the Golden Bough.

  7. The fast over, some old men enter the hut, bandage the girl's eyes, cover her head with a bonnet of which the fringes fall on her shoulders, and then lead her forth and tie her to a post set up in an open place.

  8. So he lived in an underground palace on the site of the ancient Oeniadae, but at night he came forth and crossed the river to visit a famous enchantress who dwelt in a castle on the further bank.

  9. In the olden days, before a Lithuanian or Prussian farmer went forth to plough for the first time in spring, he called in a wizard to perform a certain ceremony for the good of the crops.

  10. At the end of the time she bathes, her person is loaded with ornaments, her face is grotesquely painted with red stripes on a white ground, and thus adorned she is brought forth in public to be admired by everybody.

  11. But the king of the city, whose name was Daizan, had a daughter, and when it was with her after the manner of women she went forth from the city and dwelt for a time in the suburb, for such was the custom of the place.

  12. Yet she went forth into misery and captivity; her children were dashed to pieces at the tops of all the streets.

  13. Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination to me: when ye spread forth your hands I will hide mine eyes from you; and when ye pray, I will not hear you.

  14. Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?

  15. That a man should attain complete prosperity is impossible; just as a country does not possess everything, but brings forth one product and is in want of another, and the land which possesses the most has the advantage, so it is with man.

  16. In the morning a message went forth from the citadel to the chief men in the kingdom; they were to appear before the face of the king.

  17. After this occurrence in the temple, Jeremiah no longer ventured to come forth in public; he contented himself for the present with dictating his warnings and announcements to his scribe Baruch.

  18. The king and his people, and with him the mightiest of the nations, shall be led forth for the desolation of Egypt.

  19. All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under his shadow dwelt all great nations.

  20. Then the king, on his splendidly adorned chariot, drawn by richly caparisoned horses, sending forth arrow upon arrow, with the picture of Asshur the supreme deity over him, dashes upon the ranks of the enemy.

  21. Evil shall go forth from nation to nation, and the slain of Jehovah will be in that day from one end of the earth to the other; they shall not be lamented, nor buried, they shall be dung upon the ground.

  22. But since this path most piteous I tread, Sending them forth on paths more piteous far, I will embrace my children.

  23. We must remember that the great expedition had recently gone forth to Sicily.

  24. Some god shall feel the fury of man's hand, Unless ye vanish forth from out my sight!

  25. Aristophanes was preserved in his integrity, we need not doubt, because he shone forth as a poet transcendent for his splendor even among the most brilliant of Attic playwrights.

  26. The drama of Sophocles sets forth a complete view of human destiny as conceived by the most perfect of Greek intellects.

  27. In AEschylus the fundamental moral law of Nemesis, as a part of the divine government of the world, is set forth in three distinct manifestations.

  28. They seem to be poured forth as "profuse strains of unpremeditated art" from the fulness of the poet's soul.

  29. Sextus Empiricus transcribed forty lines of this drama, setting forth the primitive conditions of humanity.

  30. Maiden, beware, Nor enter there, Lest forth you fare, A maiden never more.

  31. Promised reward in heaven, then forth he hied-- And greatly they were edified.

  32. In 1808 he published The Elective Affinities, a novel in which the tragic effects of lawless passion invading the marriage relation were set forth with telling art.

  33. Yet speak I to the winds; for language all in vain Creatively essays to body forth such shapes.

  34. Forth in the world abroad to roam, And leave me on the straw at home.

  35. How many excellent things that would in the heart have lain hidden, Had not danger aroused them, and did not necessity's pressure Bring forth the angel in man, and make him a god of deliv'rance.

  36. Through thee, the daylight gladdens me anew, The counsel of the goddess now shines forth In all its beauty and beneficence.

  37. Goethe was now in the full maturity of his powers, a man widely separated from the impetuous youth of the seventies whose Promethean emotions had burst forth with volcanic passion.

  38. And if ye ask me,--bring it forth who can?

  39. I'll cloud the senses of the warder,--do thou possess thyself of the keys and lead her forth with human hand!

  40. Forth from the hollow, gloomy gate, Stream forth the masses, in bright array.

  41. When a boy I once stood of a Sunday Full of impatience, and looking with eagerness out for the carriage Which was to carry us forth to the spring that lies under the lindens.

  42. After attending personally to the matter of feeding their horses oats, the two set forth with the air of having a definite purpose.

  43. Rufus's shrieks urged haste as he began to wind laboriously, and with reason, for Rufus was heavy and though Wallie put forth all his strength it was no easy task single-handed, and Rufus rose so slowly that the water gained rapidly.

  44. In the surrey "Red" McGonnigle was putting forth his best efforts to entertain Aunt Lizzie and Miss Mercy, which he considered as much a part of his duties as driving.

  45. The Archbishop was not going, through lack of care, to have it said that anything had been done to the stone meanwhile to make it harder for the contestants to pull forth the sword, or easier for Arthur to perform that feat.

  46. No long space my flesh Was naked of me, when within these walls She made me enter, to draw forth a spirit From out of Judas' circle.

  47. He, from his face removing the gross air, Oft his left hand forth stretch'd, and seem'd alone By that annoyance wearied.

  48. Their lids all hung suspended, and beneath From them forth issu'd lamentable moans, Such as the sad and tortur'd well might raise.

  49. Then of some delay I made ere my reply aware, down fell Supine, not after forth appear'd he more.

  50. A correspondent of an Alexandria newspaper signing himself "Freeholder" put to him a number of questions intended to call forth Marshall's opinions on the issues of the day.

  51. A little later the great debate over American rights burst forth and became with Marshall, as with so many promising lads of the time, the decisive factor in determining his intellectual bent, and he now began reading Blackstone.

  52. The immediate sequel to their action was the claim put forth in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions that the final authority in interpreting the National Constitution lay with the local legislatures.

  53. In elaboration of this last point Wirt launched forth upon that famous passage in which he contrasted Burr and the pathetic victim of his conspiracy: "Who [he asked] is Blennerhassett?

  54. And after they had fasted a long time, Paul standing forth in the midst of them, said: You should indeed, O ye men, have hearkened unto me and not have loosed from Crete and have gained this harm and loss.

  55. Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

  56. But one in the council rising up, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, respected by all the people, commanded the men to be put forth a little while.

  57. And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman who brought forth the man child.

  58. And the Pharisees came forth and began to question with him, asking him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

  59. He said therefore to the multitudes that went forth to be baptized by him: Ye offspring of vipers, who hath shewed you to flee from the wrath to come?

  60. And I saw: and behold a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow, and there was a crown given him, and he went forth conquering that he might conquer.

  61. And Jesus stretching forth his hand, touched him, saying: I will, be thou made clean.

  62. In this is my Father glorified: that you bring forth very much fruit and become my disciples.

  63. Which is come unto you, as also it is in the whole world and bringeth forth fruit and groweth, even as it doth in you, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth.

  64. And they drew forth Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews thrusting him forward.

  65. But one thing I do: Forgetting the things that are behind and stretching forth myself to those that are before, 3:14.

  66. But that on the good ground are they who in a good and perfect heart, hearing the word, keep it and bring forth fruit in patience.

  67. And when they had sung an hymn, they went forth to the mount of Olives.

  68. The principles of the thing he set forth learnedly and well, and it all sounded promising enough, till he went on to explain that, for the present at least, he proposed to be the House of Lords himself.

  69. That was ever our wonder as we bounded forth at last--to the old clay-pit to make pots, or to hunt bears among the hazels.

  70. I only contemplating, from the schoolroom aforesaid, some other jolly young mutineer, faring forth under the genial sun?

  71. The faint odour of orris-root that floated forth as I let down the flap, seemed to identify itself with the yellows and browns of the old wood, till hue and scent were of one quality and interchangeable.

  72. Then launching forth from Thessaly, we threaded the Hellespont with shouts, breathlessly dodged the Clashing Rocks, and coasted under the lee of the Siren-haunted isles.

  73. Morn by morn he started forth with pockets lined; and each returning evening found him with never a sou.

  74. Again, of such among our contemporaries as we had approached, the trumpets gave forth an uncertain sound.

  75. So eventually I slipped through the hedge a solitary protestant, and issued forth on the lane what time the rest of the civilised world was sitting down to lessons.

  76. We were just considering whether in this fertile soil an apparently accidental remark on the solid qualities of guinea-pigs or ferrets might haply blossom and bring forth fruit, when our governess appeared on the scene.

  77. Ulysses, with his captivating shifts and strategies, broke down the final barrier, and hence forth the band was adopted and admitted into our freemasonry.

  78. The sky was clear and blue, the air as cool, crisp, and genial as a poet or artist could wish, and the sun came forth in undimmed splendour.

  79. The Book of Love is here for you to open, you have but to stretch forth your hand.

  80. The tenderness called forth in response to his own had died away under the bitter memories evoked by the recital of her trials.

  81. He entered the room, an expression of annoyed surprise on his face, called forth by his finding her still up.

  82. Ragna kissed her Aunt good-bye with a light heart,--was she not faring forth to the land of her dreams?

  83. Fru Boyesen herself had no desire to set forth on a journey, too many interests and occupations kept her at home.

  84. But look, Rico," Valentini burst forth passionately, "look what they have done!

  85. But, as new buds put forth To glad new men, Out of the spent and unconsidered Earth, The Cities rise again.

  86. CHIL'S SONG These were my companions going forth by night-- (For Chil!

  87. Strong lust of gear shall drive him forth and hunger arm his hand, To win his food from the desert rude, his pittance from the sand.

  88. His neighbours' smoke shall vex his eyes, their voices break his rest, He shall go forth till south is north sullen and dispossessed.

  89. I bear the sins of sinful men That have no sin of my own, They drive me forth to Heaven's wrath Unpastured and alone.

  90. Such determination and bravery called forth the admiration of our men.

  91. This quarrel called forth the intervention of the Free State Government.

  92. The flashes of the rifles leapt forth like lightning freaks in the darkness.

  93. The mother, as she gazes with a full heart on the boy who is as the apple of her eye, bids him go forth and fight in Freedom's Holy War.

  94. The war-Press, the platform, and even the pulpit, were all arrayed in martial order against them, and belched forth streams of abuse on two small states.

  95. All the men and women who so petitioned His Majesty the King to spare my life I thank most sincerely, for the interest shown in my case, and for the efforts put forth to save my life.

  96. Moreover, they served the British forces as guides and led them forth at dead of night to surprise their countrymen in their secret, and otherwise unknown, retreats, where they were often captured or shot down by the enemy.

  97. We were confronted by a line studded with blockhouses and fenced in on both sides, while two armoured trains were belching forth clouds of steam and smoke in the distance.

  98. Everywhere, above and in front of us, the flashes of the rifles leapt forth into the darkness, and the sharp reports followed in such quick succession as to give the impression of Maxims firing.

  99. Since the data thus procured are fragmentary and since they do not apparently invalidate the conclusions set forth in previous pages, they have not been incorporated in the body of this paper.

  100. From January 10 to January 14 he beat back and forth along the Kings River, from the sloughs to the foothills, attacking every Indian in sight.

  101. The data just set forth render it abundantly clear that the children constituted between 10 and 20 per cent of the aboriginal population.

  102. The baptism books set forth the name and village of origin of every native in the mission, as well as the date of baptism.

  103. Indeed, the failure of Kroeber and Schenck to consider them seriously makes it necessary to set forth in some detail the information about them contained in the Spanish reports.

  104. Mine has gone forth and enlarged here; it has filled the universe.

  105. So many of them there are who go forth so day by day, who avail, with all their fuss and noise, no more against it than the breath of an infant against a stone.

  106. The king's six sons-in-law were ordered to seek it, and Mohammed too set forth mounted on a lame mare, while the people jeered him.

  107. Then quoth Pharaoh, "Go forth and on the morrow do thou return hither and say me somewhat no man hath ever heard, nor I nor my Grandees nor any of the folk in my kingdom and my capital.

  108. The Minister did the bidding of his lord, who, finding a room full of books, put forth his hand, and taking up one of the volumes, opened and read.

  109. Presently the young Prince arose and went forth to stroll about the streets and take his solace; and whilst he walked about he asked concerning the city and who was its Sovran.

  110. She arrived forthright when they dressed and adorned her with all manner ornaments, and she came forth surpassing all the maidens of her era.

  111. Then abruptly quitting the handle of his weapon, he thrust his hand into his bosom, and again drawing forth the reeking scalp of Donellan, he dashed it furiously in the face of his prisoner.

  112. While in the act of raising her, the terrible Wacousta stood at his side, his vast chest heaving forth a laugh of mingled rage and contempt.

  113. Some explanation of his conduct, however, was necessary; and he stammered forth the fact of the portrait having riveted his attention, from its striking resemblance to that in his sister's possession.

  114. He either understood not, or would not answer the question proposed, but continued pointing significantly to the indistinct object which he still held forth in an elevated position.

  115. The fall of Ponteac had been the effect of design; and the yell pealed forth by him, on recovering his feet, as if in taunting reply to the laugh of his comrades, was in reality a signal intended for the guidance of the Indians without.

  116. But when Clara, uttering her wild cry for protection, and rushing forth from the tent, sank almost unconsciously in his embrace, a thrill of inexplicable joy ran through each awakened fibre of his frame.

  117. Who blighted my fair name, and cast me forth an alien in the land of my forefathers?

  118. At a signal from Catherine music burst forth and the bouts began.

  119. If the gardens of the Renaissance marked a progress over the preaux and jardinets of mediævalism, those of Le Notre were a blossoming forth of the Renaissance seed.

  120. Henri II and the elder princes, his sons, were to ride forth in tournament and break lances, if possible, with all comers.

  121. The rest is an idyll which is found set forth in all the history books at considerable length, and at this particular moment it was a genuine idyll, for the king had not then become the debauched roué that he was in later life.

  122. The throng poured forth from the cathedral after the Domine Salvum and the benediction, the clergy leading the way, followed by the president and his attendants.

  123. It launches forth opposite the chateau and at its entrance are two flanking stone lions.

  124. The last rays of the setting sun shot forth reflected gold from the windows of the chateau and soon the silver blue veil of a September twilight came down like a curtain of gauze.

  125. According to the expert definition the jardin fleuriste was a "garden reserved exclusively to the culture and ornamental disposition of plants giving forth rich leaves and beautiful flowers.

  126. Its frontispiece is marvellous, the rez-de-chaussée less gracious than the rest perhaps, but with the first story blooming forth as a gem of magnificent proportions and setting.

  127. All the names and emblems showing forth in its decorations and indicative of its ancient rule were changed into Republican devices and symbols.

  128. The orders which he sent forth came to be the signal for another outbreak on the part of the populace.

  129. The equipage started forth in full ceremonial on the quest of stag and boar.

  130. Charles IX, whose royal edict brought forth the bloody night of Saint Bartholomew in 1572, fell sick two years later in the Chateau de Vincennes.

  131. So they called all the other Terrans, and they brought the Oomphel-Mother out, and the Oomphel-Mother began to bring forth Oomphel.

  132. And when he made the Place of the Gone Ones, he put an Oomphel-Mother inside it, to bring forth oomphel.

  133. Let him come forth and sit in the front, where I may speak with him.

  134. The giant then began to knit his brow and breathe forth threatening words to the governor, who, indeed, was a little surprised at the approach of so monstrous a brute.

  135. She liked such hunting as this very well, put forth her hand, secured the game, popped it into one of the panniers, covered it over, and rode forward.

  136. Thus he went forth without any attendants, and after several days’ travel he came to a large market–town in Wales, where he beheld a vast crowd of people gathered together.

  137. To his amazement there came forth a monstrous giant, having two heads, yet he did not seem so fiery as the other two, for he was a Welsh giant, and all he did was by private and secret malice, under the false show of friendship.

  138. At which the young spark challenged him forth into the back–yard, for, as he said, he did not question but to make a fool of Tom in a trice.

  139. And you, gentlemen and ladies, walk but forth into the garden, and you shall be the joyful spectators of this monstrous giant’s death and destruction.

  140. Now, after three or four days’ enjoyment of one another’s company, Tom told the tinker that he must needs go forth in search after wild bears and lions, in order to rout them out of the island.

  141. The earth gave forth her subtlest perfumes under the fire of the midsummer sun.

  142. But then there was the edict that seven years hence he was to go forth from this land of milk and honey; or, at any rate, was to find himself living at the Abbey House on a sorely restricted income.

  143. The dinner began in silence, and then Mrs. Winstanley began to falter forth small remarks, feeble as the twitterings of birds before the coming storm.

  144. While the Duke was holding forth about guano, Vixen and Rorie were on the terrace, in the stillness and moonlight.

  145. The secret depths of the wood gave forth their subtle perfume in the cool, calm air.

  146. At the blowing of the Shepherd's pipe, THE COW HORN stretches forth his hand to her.

  147. At the back is a large window with French outside shutters, overlooking the street, for the house is an old one, built in an age when the homes of doctors, lawyers and so forth were part of a provincial town, and not yet suburban.

  148. The mandolin twangs out, and from the dim doorway of the Inn come forth the shadowy forms.


  149. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "forth" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    ahead; along; away; forth; forward; hence; off; onward; out; outward; outwardly; thence; whence