It's fine! answered Sidorov, who was considered an adept at French.

The French symbolists found an enthusiastic adept in Eugenio de Castro.

While Fred, and to a lesser extent Cynthia, had solved cryptograms in the newspaper, neither were particularly adept at it.

An adept will know by the ring of the pot on striking it with his knuckles whether water is wanted or not, according as it rings loud and clear or dull and heavy.

Before the English visit Voltaire had been an elegant trifler, an adept in the forms of literature popular in French society, a sort of superior Dorat or Boufflers of earlier growth.

Shrewd, wily, adroit, unfailingly tactful, an adept in all the arts of the politician, he is considered to have done more than any other one man, in the years immediately preceding the War of Independence, to mould and direct public opinion in his community.

The young prince also studied at the gymnasium at Augsburg, where his love of work and his mental qualities were gradually revealed; he was less successful in mathematics than in literary subjects, and he became an adept at physical exercises, such as fencing, riding and swimming.

In all martial and chivalrous accomplishments he was already an adept; and when, a year later, he succeeded to supreme power, his superior ability was as uncontested as it was incontestable.

He was also expected to prove himself an adept in physical exercises and in the courteous observances which survived from chivalry.

As a boy, he showed an extraordinary quickness of apprehension, and, choosing a learned life instead of the knightly career natural to a youth of his birth, early became an adept in the art of dialectic, under which name philosophy, meaning at that time chiefly the logic of Aristotle transmitted through Latin channels, was the great subject of liberal study in the episcopal schools.

Two facts are established - namely, that the Eskimo lived formerly farther south on the Atlantic coast, and that, aboriginally, they were not specially adept in carving and etching.

Parkman had become an adept in woodcraft and a dead shot with the rifle, and could do such things with horses, tame or wild, as civilized people never see done except in a circus.

They have also become adept at playing the game.

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Introduction Children are remarkably adept at learning new verbal information.

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Yeltsin has proved adept at controlling the first two.

Having played the patient sounding board to the Council members for thousands of years, Andre was adept at discretion.

For the technically adept this would be automatically disregarded.

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It doesn't look like you're all that adept at talking to him either.

The chore of driving the sleigh took little concentration, as Daisy was far more adept at her assignment than the driver.

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He has proved surprisingly adept at bringing his diverse nation together and mobilizing against terrorism.

The ecology movement seems particularly adept in its innovative approach to venues.

She was particu­larly adept at suing anyone in the same county as an injured vic­tim, but only after carefully deciding they either had a bankroll or sufficient insurance limits to justify her attention.

With each stroke she was more adept, and by noon the brush was an acceptable distance from the house.

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If you are technologically adept, the BBC provide a free tool that may be installed on a website to aid access.

Jonathan Schofield is a striker from Bury St Edmunds who is equally adept on the left hand side.

Bowie, Belinda Carlisle and Melanie C. Because they're all decent human beings and socially adept.

The pilots were getting more adept I think, or thought better of making a report.

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Class choices during initial character creation are as follows: Adept, Fighter, Mage or Thief.

These agents are generally industry veterans and adept at making arrangements for 10 to 1000s travelers at one time.

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Adept at fighting arachnids, they are capable of taking on dangerous missions and emerging victorious.

Members of the BCG are relatively adept at identifying ailing chelonians.

But he is equally adept wielding a paintbrush: in his spare time, he is a keen amateur artist.

Reichenbach and Liebherr; and in 1807 arrangements were made by Utzschneider for his instruction by Pierre Louis Guinand, a skilled optician, in the fabrication of flint and crown glass, in which he soon became an adept (see R.

Under the paternal eye the education of young Timur was such that at the age of twenty he had not only become an adept in manly outdoor exercises but had earned the reputation of being an attentive reader of the Koran.

Adept as she was in the most exquisite delicacy of dissimulation, the most salient note of her original disposition was daring rather than subtlety.

of France said, ~a plus fine femme du monde, and she was ably seconded by Cecil who had already proved himself an adept in the art of taking cover.

They have become extremely adept at finding out duplicates and hidden texts, detecting and punishing the search engine spammers.

If you are adept at guessing your child's size for the following year, go ahead and stock up, while saving a bundle at the same time.

You don't have to be particularly adept at using a sewing machine.

Nearly everyone demonstrates similar traits when telling a lie, although some people are more adept than others at hiding their discomfort.

Once you become adept at making gluten-free pumpkin pies, the sky is the limit.

Start out with simple designs until you become more adept at handling the paint and utensils.

As you become more adept at these and other exercises, gear your mind towards more specific events, such as predicting what co-workers will wear to work or guessing what friends and/or family members might be doing over the weekend.

Apparently adept at crashing parties, this "13th guest" is able to convince the God of Darkness to shoot the God known as "Balder the Beautiful".

Corporations usually have superior supply chains and are adept at distributing products with speed and effectiveness.

Your baby is becoming much more adept at eating quickly and vigorously.

If you haven't been pumping while you were at home with your baby, you'll need to begin pumping a couple of weeks before your return to work to become more adept at using your pump.

Once your baby becomes more adept at handling finger foods, you can add a broader variety of items to the menu.

Of course, they will need help when they are first introduced to a computer, but eventually, they will become much more adept at working on the computer.

Take one for a test drive to find out whether or not you're adept at and comfortable with driving such a large vehicle.

Like their wild forbears, they still show a great love for climbing trees and are quite adept at it, rarely needing assistance getting down.

When you're learning online, you will need to be adept at describing visuals and picturing visuals in your head from someone else's description.

Since the goal of these catalogs is to sell merchandise, they are adept at showing off decorating accessories like lamps, artwork, pillows and rugs.

This makes it especially handy for the beginner who's not adept with a makeup brush or who's never used the product before.

Chinese cooks are adept at mixing ingredients, flavors, and textures to produce satisfying meals that are an integral part of their lives.

Your local florist may also be adept at arranging artificial flowers.

If you aren't very adept at sewing, then take the material and a picture or drawing of the design you want to recreate to someone who can make the dress of your child's dreams.

This makes cruise wages highly competitive and potentially lucrative when compared to wages for similar land-based jobs, particularly if you are adept at saving money while working.

Travel agents are quite adept at getting group discounts for Alaskan cruises - especially when a wedding is involved - so don't be shy about asking your travel agent to inquire about a discount for the wedding party and guests.

These professionals are the most adept at figuring out why dogs behave as they do, and this may be your best and last chance to put a stop to your dog's aggressive behavior.

He's as adept with an electric guitar as he is with an acoustic one, and his style ranges from blues to rock to pop, making it difficult to label him or put him in a single musical box.

If you are interested in making the change from natural gas or electric to a water heater fueled by propane, find a contractor who is adept at installing propane tanks and lines in a residential home.

In fact, tailors of the time were very adept at creating very bright and extravagant cuts of clothing, using padding and even wires and laces to evoke all sorts of moods.

A dainty bow tie adorns the neck and snap closures make securing it an easy task for anyone who's not adept at buttoning.

Not everyone is adept at writing retirement dinner speeches, and some may not feel comfortable with public speaking.

Moreover, these frames are also very adept at resisting injuries that may come by way of falling, bending or plain old strikes.

Mordecai, for example, can become an expert on sniping, using Bloodwing (his bird) or become extremely adept in using revolvers.

So you travel the old west hunting down skeletons who are adept with scythes, gunslingers who could use a makeover, and snipers who like to wear capes.

Aeowyn is a sorceress with superb spellcraft skills, though also adept with a short sword.

Children become more adept liars with practice.

In the later elementary school years, a child with Williams syndrome may be more adept at producing language than at comprehending it.

Older children become adept at erecting defense mechanisms to protect themselves against the pain they feel over a divorce.

Yoga achieves its best results when it is practiced as a daily discipline, and yoga can be a life-long exercise routine, offering deeper and more challenging positions as a practitioner becomes more adept.

They are less adept at handling emotional relationships with girls.

Since patients are adept at disguising and denying the symptoms of trichotillomania, the condition may go on for years without detection or treatment.

An Anastasia eyebrow kit carries with it the history of one of the beauty industry's most adept female heroes.

Most middle-schoolers are adept at using the Internet, making this an easy option for homeschooling.

Chances are good that someone already in the club is either adept at building websites or knows someone who is.

Eyeclops Mini Projectors have become one of the more popular toys for kids in recent years, especially among pre-teens and older children who are very adept at working electronic devices, maybe even more so than their parents!

According to scientists children who engage in free, imaginative play become more socially adept as adults.

As you become more confident and adept at securing dates, you'll find the whole process becomes easier.

As with most con artists, Internet email scammers are adept at profiling your psychological needs and desires.

Identity theft continues to rise as scammers become more adept at ferreting out personal information.

If you're a Snake, you're also adept at seduction.

He's very adept at creating distance, so if your phone stops ringing, you'll know why.

In fact, you'll thank your lucky stars that he's so adept and skilled as a lover.

Virgo men do tend to worry quite a lot, but they are adept at hiding it quite well; only their loved ones and close friends are privy to this fact.

While not strictly a kids' title, Zork! proved rather frustrating for most adults while teens seemed adept at working out its logical puzzles.

Time is your best friend, however, and as you become more adept at handling all of the issues which surround your new or current situation, you will find that in most cases it will get easier.

Once a particular behavior has been established, it's time to help the child become more adept at using that behavior.

Online sexual predators are very adept at searching out sites that cater to kids, and these often include gaming sites.

While he may become quite adept at handling certain games on the Internet, you never know where a few clicks of the mouse might lead him.

Print Activities offers a variety of educational worksheets, including printable mazes, that will help your kids become better adept in their motor skills and spatial perception.

The more you know about the syndrome, the more adept you'll be at helping your child learn to cope with challenges.

He further points out that girls are more likely to be enrolled in speech, drama, or dance lessons, thus providing them with the skills to become socially adept in many facets of their environment.

Even email thank you letters and notes have become more acceptable, especially in technology industries or in businesses run primarily by younger individuals who are more comfortable and adept at using technology for all communications.

As you become more adept at cross stitching, look for designs that involve more stitches and more thread colors.

Shooters, on the other hand, are particularly adept at moving their opponents boules or the cochonet to move their opponent further away from the target.

On the other hand, he is considered to be one of the most lyrically adept rappers in the industry today.

Baking: Cookies, pies, breads, and other treats are delicious gift options, particularly if the party hostess is not as adept in the kitchen or if the gift represents a gourmet or specialized treat.

What makes the show most interesting is that many of the celebrities featured on the program are not necessarily adept at skating.

The Sith seemed to be more adept at martial arts than the Jedi, though Qui-Gon is a master swordsman.

Aging bodies are not as adept at detoxifying the system as younger bodies.

Unless you're adept at Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), you'll need to use a third-party layout generator to construct a MySpace layout.

If you are not adept at graphics, you can find thousands of free resources on the Internet that will provide you with a ton of images that you are free to use.

System administrators have also become adept at foreseeing and monitoring the trends in data flow and dealing with them.