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Example sentences for "vary"

Lexicographically close words:
varones; varra; varry; varsity; vartue; varying; vas; vasa; vasallos; vascular
  1. I see the forms of the shells vary very much; and how beautiful these little transparent shells are!

  2. The body is thick and fleshy, contained in a kind of bag, whence the head issues, surrounded by these arms, which vary in different genera.

  3. The shells of this genus vary greatly, which you will perceive upon comparing C.

  4. The changes physical and mental are not so grave as in the analogous operation on the opposite sex, and they vary considerably at different ages and in different cases.

  5. The mode of trenching must vary with circumstances.

  6. You can vary this pretty experiment by turning up the other ends of part of the needles.

  7. These sparks vary in length according to the amount of wire in the coil.

  8. The bed-clothes covering the patient during labor will vary with the season of the year, but should always be light; in summer a single sheet will suffice, and in winter a blanket will likely be needed.

  9. Foods vary greatly, however, in the amount of the different food-stuffs they contain.

  10. And it will be necessary also to vary from time to time both the strength and the amount of the feeding.

  11. Their size and number vary with the degree of abdominal distention, which in turn depends upon various factors, such as the size of the child and the quantity of amniotic fluid.

  12. It may be necessary also in some cases to swathe the breasts in warm cloths; in others cold applications are more acceptable; the choice between these methods will vary with the time of year, and usually may be left to the patient herself.

  13. Individual cases vary notably, and indicate that two women may become pregnant on the same day and yet not necessarily be delivered at the same date.

  14. The laity, however, should understand that the treatment of any given case will vary according to the class to which it belongs, and therefore the occurrence of troublesome vomiting should be promptly reported to the physician.

  15. Very definite warning usually precedes a miscarriage, but the threatening symptoms vary greatly in severity and duration.

  16. The shade that the areola assumes will vary according to the complexion of the individual, growing darker in brunettes than in blondes.

  17. These outfits differ in completeness and vary in price from a few dollars up to fifty.

  18. Estimates of the total length of labor will vary according as one counts from the first warning or from the advent of typical contractions which we hear called "pains of the right kind.

  19. Modern serges vary but little from those made two centuries ago.

  20. The cords vary in width from about one twentieth to one quarter of an inch.

  21. In consequence of this there is less loss in working Orleans than is the case with the other cottons, owing to the fact that their fibers vary in length.

  22. The prices here also vary according to the nature of the twist imparted to the silk, which is regulated by the kind of cloth it is to enter into.

  23. They vary only in coloring to meet the changes of fashion.

  24. They vary in fineness, softness, length, and strength, from the finest Merino wool to the rigid bristles of the wild boar.

  25. Usually on a second or third floor there is a large sleeping-room for single women guests, but its appointments do not vary materially from the chamber occupied by men.

  26. They vary in price, according to the rarity of the fruits and flowers of which they are composed.

  27. For the space of a few hours the heat will frequently vary between 18° and 20° R.

  28. The huacas or graves vary in form or magnitude.

  29. Historical records vary respecting the day and the year of the foundation of Lima; but I have reason to believe that the date I have mentioned above is perfectly correct.

  30. Their complexions vary from white to dark-brown; but most of them are dark brunettes, with large black eyes and pearl-white teeth.

  31. It is important to beat steadily, frequently changing hands to vary motion.

  32. It, however, may be distinguished by the great number of leaflets, which vary from seven to thirteen, and even to fifteen, instead of from five to seven.

  33. The flowers vary from red to crimson, and from single to double; and there is one variety with the flowers double white.

  34. Its leaves are pinnate, and vary in color and character, from the rich, dark green, and somewhat rough leaf of La Reine, to the glossy smoothness and rich purple edge of Chromatella.

  35. The immediate effect, and the protection caused by the inoculation, must, of course, vary accordingly.

  36. Now, for any one customer the size and length of pipe will remain constant, but the flow of gas along the line will vary from hour to hour, consequently the pressure at his house may be expected to vary from hour to hour.

  37. Or turn politicians to vary the excitement--How I hate political women!

  38. The abbey and the adjacent villages pleasingly vary the scene on the right, from whence it melts away into the blue distance of the neighbourhood of Melton, the north-east part of the county.

  39. Justice itself is a term used in various senses; and the senses in which injustice is used vary correspondingly.

  40. The lips vary in thickness, 10 being thin and 7 more or less thick.

  41. They vary their labours and supplement their food-supply by hunting and trapping.

  42. The myths vary considerably in the mouths of different story-tellers, especially of those that live in widely separated districts; for the myths commonly have a certain amount of local colouring.

  43. It should be noted that coloration may vary somewhat at sea, depending on light conditions and water clarity.

  44. As mentioned in the preceding section, common names of any species may vary from locale to locale and even from individual to individual.

  45. The undersides of the flukes and flippers vary in color through numerous shades of browns and brownish grays.

  46. The teeth vary in number from 2 to over 250, though they may sometimes be concealed beneath the gum.

  47. The verb itself did not vary in the various persons, but it did vary in its tenses by suffixes, sometimes after the pronoun, sometimes after the verb.

  48. All the narratives of the battle, however much they vary as to the precise time and manner of Harold's fall, eulogize the generalship and the personal prowess which he displayed until the fatal arrow struck him.

  49. They vary considerably in the development of the black spots on the fulvous patch, almost obsolete in some through all gradations to the fullest development; the patch varies in like manner, and also in form; lastly, they vary in size.

  50. We have just briefly sketched the two extremes, the old men of Le Morvan and its sprightly damosels: we must now mention the inhabitants generally, and these vary like its productions according to locality.

  51. Le Morvan is a country that would delight an Englishman, for it is full of game; here the sportsman may vary his pleasures as fancy dictates.

  52. The markings vary greatly both in color and form.

  53. Generally, the pegs of the different players vary in colour, but this is not necessary, though one player must never touch his opponent's half of the board.

  54. We will vary the key, and still this suggestion will hold good.

  55. These are two distinct branches of the same art or science of sounds, which may be cultivated by all, but with a success that will vary according to the special gifts or endowments of the student.

  56. Vary in the season with Green-pease, or Cucumber quartered longwise, or Green sower Verjuyce Grapes; always well-seasoned with Pepper and Salt and Cloves.

  57. Now to give good taste, you vary every month of the year, according to the herbs and roots that are in season.

  58. The Indians have many myths and legends, which vary in different tribes and localities.

  59. To vary this program, illustrate with scenes from Sheridan's School for Scandal, and The Rivals, in costume.


  60. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "vary" 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:
    vary from; vary much; varying degree; varying degrees; varying from; varying shades