Smattering Sentence Examples

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  • He spoke a smattering of words she didn't understand.

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  • At odd hours of lessons she picked up a smattering of Latin, music and natural science, but most days were holidays and spent in country rambles and games with village children.

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  • Here congregated hundreds of the younger szlachta, fresh from their school benches, whence they brought nothing but a smattering of Latin and a determination to make their way by absolute subservience to their "elder brethren," the pans.

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  • The kings choice, however, fell on Hajji Mirza Aghasi, a native of Erivan, who in former years, as tutor to the Sons of Abbas Mirza, had gained a certain reputation for learning and a smattering of the occult sciences, but whose qualifications for statesmanship were craftiness and suspicion.

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  • With a smattering of snow in the air, Charlton were in the early ascendancy.

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  • This is an easy book to read with a smattering of humor.

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  • He received the education commonly given to young Russians of good family at that time - a smattering of a great many subjects, and a good practical acquaintance with the chief modern European languages.

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  • There's a fair smattering of stunning original versions too.

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  • Once again the result was disappointing - there was nothing in the trench, not even the usual smattering of stones.

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  • There are very few shopping locales without a healthy smattering of mobile phone emporia.

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  • The bay at the right-hand side of the quarry provides a liberal smattering of routes with four of particular merit.

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  • However, aside from a smattering of applause from child protection lobbyists, the response to the launch has been critical.

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  • The Chinese had crude, small-scale plans; the Tibetans had a smattering of local knowledge.

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  • To be fair, the guy has been around forever, and there 's been a smattering of good songs along the way.

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  • The crowd offered a smattering of uncomfortable but polite applause, and some even heckled the act.

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  • Although you'll find a smattering of snowmen and Christmas trees in stores, a simple red, green or gold tie in any variety of patterns works well and can be worn all year long.

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  • In the background one can make out an image that looks like the Aurora Borealis and a smattering of souls.

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  • We will provide you with a smattering of tips, hints, tricks and strategies that will make you a Literati god in no time.

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  • The triangle top ties around her neck and features a smattering of rhinestones, while the bikini bottom, complete with side ties, sits low on the hips and also sports a set of rhinestones along the waistband of the swim bottom.

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  • This is but a smattering of different collections and styles that Raisins has to offer.

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  • This is a sporty look done in black, but the waistband of the shorts features electric blue coloring, while the V-neck top features a smattering of electric blue flowers.

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  • The interior flap features a sweet Dalmatian and a smattering of paw prints.

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  • Similar in design to the medium size shopping tote, this version is studded with a smattering of colored jewels over its front patch pocket.

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  • Awash in a smattering of polka dots, the shoes feature a charming little bow over the peep-toe.

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  • Both styles feature a smattering of rhinestones on the straps, and are so plush you'll want to walk around in them all day!

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  • Atop the platinum colored leather rests a smattering of gleaming, faceted stones that are at once demure and chunky.

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  • World-class boutiques compete with Mexican craft shops, with a smattering of art galleries in between.

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  • With this style, you have the option of choosing a look that is done entirely in lace, or one that features just a delicate smattering of the fabric along the edges of the piece.

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  • In fact, an interesting smattering of sound effects can really serve as the best set of iPod accessories, truly personalizing what your portable music experience is all about.

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  • His father, who was a wealthy man and possessed at any rate a smattering of Greek, Latin and French, was thought to have demeaned himself by marrying the daughter of an Andover tradesman, who afterwards retired to a country house near Reading, where young Jeremy spent many happy days.

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  • His education was begun at the College des Quatre Nations, where he obtained a smattering of the classics; but, his artistic talent being already obvious, he was soon placed by his guardian in the studio of Francois Boucher.

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  • Again, it is generally recognized to be undesirable to give marks for a smattering.

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  • The Pimas and Papagoes were early converted by the Spaniards, and retain to-day a smattering of Christianity plentifully alloyed with paganism.

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  • The education which he received at Malmesbury included a smattering of logic and physics; but moral philosophy and history, especially the latter, were the subjects to which he devoted most attention.

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  • Two fruit machines and a smattering of local youth ensured there was not a lot of fustiness to greet the newcomer.

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  • You will almost always find someone near to hand who has a smattering of French or English.

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  • Fairport Convention also included a smattering of songs by various folk artists.

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  • In Hamworthy itself, you'll find a smattering of convenience stores and schools for children of all ages.

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  • This, the groups first release, contains an excellent smattering of each members back catalog stripped down to its bare bones.

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  • Turn up they did, and I was relieved to see a smattering of familiar faces.

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  • I only know the merest smattering of Gaelic words, but I loved just listening to the music of it.

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  • Even in the winter there is a decent smattering of fish, including conger, ling, bib and pollack.

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  • There was also a good smattering of members who had just joined.

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  • France is our nearest neighbor, and most of us already have at least a smattering of the language.

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  • Brighton buzz It would n't be our fair city without a smattering of sex shops.

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  • There 's a fair smattering of stunning original versions too.

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  • You usually wind up with a small smattering of your own eyelashes in the process.

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  • There is a smattering of delectable eateries in this scenic locale.

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  • They write shorthand, but speak no English; they have a smattering of higher mathematics, yet are ignorant of book-keeping.

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  • At the various churches such elementary schools as existed were to be found, but they did not profess to teach more than a smattering of the three " R's " and the principles of Christianity.

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