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I stood amidst the familiar instruments, wondering where to begin.

Two miles from the town, amidst beautiful gardens and meadows, is Haddon Hall.

The cottage is situated on the Spey river amidst scenery of surpassing loveliness.

Amidst these schisms the defence of Italy collapsed.

It runs a remarkably straight course westward through a narrow trough from Daolatyar to Obeh, amidst the bleak wind-swept uplands of the highest central elevations in Afghanistan.

Even amidst the cares of the consulship he found time for commenting on the Categories of Aristotle.

Then amidst a dead silence the feeble voice of the commander-in-chief was heard.

I sat down amidst a black cluster of shrubs, and rested, chin on hand.

The city is attractively situated amidst a group of low hills in the heart of the lake country of western New York; the streets are wide, with a profusion of shade trees.

The first conception of the Decline and Fall arose as he lingered one evening amidst the vestiges of ancient glory.

Liberated by an amnesty, Garibaldi returned once more to Caprera amidst general sympathy.

After much unreasoning vituperation the Irish Catholic civil governor, who had arrived amidst the acclamations of all, left his post in disgust.

Amidst much that is valueless there are some useful notices concerning the state of agriculture at the time in different parts of England.

Hood, at a loss to divine Sherman's purpose, hastened on into Tennessee amidst weather which would have stopped most troops.

The shops consist of small cubes, open in the front, in which the trader squats cross-legged amidst his wares.

Amidst all the business and birth preparations, do not forget to secure your plans for giving birth photos.

And now, throughout the provinces of Asia Minor, in Rome, and even in Gaul, amidst the raging of persecution, attention was attracted to this remarkable movement.

In June she followed the king to England (after distributing all her effects in Edinburgh among her ladies) with the prince and the coffin containing the body of her dead infant, and reached Windsor on the 2nd of July, where amidst other forms of good fortune she entered into the possession of Queen Elizabeth's 6000 dresses.

Amidst this general apathy, intellectual activity alone persisted.

Early in May, the oaks, hickories, maples, and other trees, just putting out amidst the pine woods around the pond, imparted a brightness like sunshine to the landscape, especially in cloudy days, as if the sun were breaking through mists and shining faintly on the hillsides here and there.

Amidst the storms and the tempests of life he extends his prospects to the regions of everlasting peace.

Sage, olive, and forest green are all somewhat neutral tones of green that will look excellent amidst the vivid hues outside.

In the Moscow basin, which was a broad gulf of the Carboniferous sea, coal appears as isolated inconstant seams amidst littoral deposits, the formation of which was favoured by frequent minor subsidences of the seacoast.

Shipley Hall, to the south of Heanor, is a mansion built on a hill, amidst fine gardens.

In 1089 he was stricken with fever and he died on the 24th of May amidst universal lamentations.

It lies, amidst a network of canals, immediately to the west and south of its port, which disputes with Bordeaux the rank of third in importance in France.

It lies amidst a wild, inaccessible region of snowbound crests, and is certainly nowhere less than 15,000 ft.

Afterwards, amidst the ruins of their army, two battalions of the 1st Grenadiers of the Guard defied all efforts to break them.

This interesting people, whose origin is to this day the most baffling of ethnographical puzzles, originally d welt amidst the forests and marshes of the Upper Niemen.

The Yarkand-Darya and its numerous tributaries, which are fed by the glaciers of the mountain regions, as also many rivers which are now lost in the steppe or amidst the irrigated fields, bring abundance of water to the desert; one of them is called Zarafshan ("gold-strewing"), as much on account of the fertility it brings as of its auriferous sands.

From the Traite de tactique (1772) of Guibert he caught a glimpse of the power which a patriotic and fully armed nation might gain amidst the feeble and ill-organized governments of that age.

Many are the pet names, the poetic epithets bestowed upon it - the harbour of refuge, the cool cave, the island amidst the floods, the place of bliss, emancipation, liberation, safety, the supreme, the transcendent, the uncreated, the tranquil, the home of peace, the calm, the end of suffering, the medicine for all evil, the unshaken, the ambrosia, the immaterial, the imperishable, the abiding, the farther shore, the unending, the bliss of effort, the supreme joy, the ineffable, the detachment, the holy city, and many' others.

Perhaps one small sliver of hope amidst the gloomy start to 2005 may be the recovery of the term " human security ".

If you really hated your job, then losing it can actually provoke feelings of happiness and relief amidst the concern.

You may achieve bargaining amidst those emotions if you feel there is wiggle room with your boss.

Remember, the best rain suit will allow you to make the best out your outdoor activities, even amidst the ambivalence of Mother Nature.

If it's a special one-day clearance, you're amidst dozens of other eager shoppers.

When shopping for retirement gifts for yourself or someone else, you will find a wide selection of humorous gifts amidst the serious.

The soft contact lenses contain some water amidst a special gel to "float" over the surface of the eye.

Although Cabernet Sauvignon is only a few hundreds years old, its popularity confirms it as one of the leading grapes in the world, a tough survivor amidst changing times.

The HALL Winery sits amidst Sacrashe Vineyard in the hills of Rutherford, and has a special dedication to environmentally friendly design.

Prior to 1993, when home schooling became legal in all states, many parents who taught their children at home often faced arrest and jail time, amidst accusations of neglect and abuse.

Ranging from classically retro tuxedos and ballroom gowns to scandalously revealing sequin-covered bodysuits, the costumes are designed to draw the judges' attention to the individual performers amidst the crowd of the dance floor.

Amidst all the brightly colored skirts, crop tops, and airy skirts for women and little girls, it's easy to forget about the men's jazz dance costumes.

The soaps continue to be the biggest money maker for networks amidst sitcom reruns and game shows, because of the infamously devoted fan base of many programs.

The show was an instant hit when it debuted in 2005 but in 2007, amidst filming for a new season, Hogan Knows Best had to go into hiatus due to a series of family problems.

In fantasy artwork, for example, the artist may use the eyes to convey a deeply held human emotion amidst an alien landscape or an utterly human gesture that sparks a memory.

For during the year that elapsed before he left Swabia (and whilst he sojourned at Neuburg and Ulm), and amidst his geometrical studies, he would fain have gathered some knowledge of the mystical wisdom attributed to the Rosicrucians; but the Invisibles, as they called themselves, kept their secret.

But the memory of the benefits conferred by the English constitution remained fresh and green amidst the arid waste of repression which followed.

The conquering tribe or tribes had made their way to the sierra from the plains, and found themselves a new land sheltered from attack amidst the lofty mountains that hem in the valley of Cuzco and the vast lake basin of Titicaca, situated 12,000 ft.

His retreat from Jaroslau to Warsaw, with the fragments of his host, amidst three converging armies, in a marshy forest region, intersected in every direction by well-guarded rivers, was one of his most brilliant achievements.

On this headland stands an abandoned monastery of St Anthony, amidst the ruins of a medieval castle, which belonged to the Venetian family of the Venieri, and was gallantly though fruitlessly defended against the Turkish general Barbarossa in 1537.

He reached London on the 29th, his thirtieth birthday, arriving with the procession, amidst general rejoicings and " through a lane of happy faces," at seven in the evening at Whitehall, where the houses of parliament awaited his coming, to offer in the name of the nation their congratulations and allegiance.

At each end the tableland is rent by gorges which deepen, amidst stupendous precipices, to the channel of the Draband or " Gat " on the north, and of the Dhana on the south.

As soon as the tyrant was dead, Nasir Khan mounted the musnud amidst the universal joy of his subjects; and immediately transmitted a report of the events which had taken place to Nadir Shah, who was then encamped near Kandahar.

Hrolf Kraki's Saga paraphrases part of Biarkamal; Hromund Gripsson's gives the story of Helgi and Kara (the lost third of the Helgi trilogy); Gautrek's Arrow Odd's, Frithiof's Sagas, &c., contain shreds of true tradition amidst a mass of later fictitious matter of no worth.

Combine that amidst the large offerings, buying perfume online is sure to lead to a great deal for you.

Three short years later, however, the couple divorced amidst rumors of Parker's infidelity.

The two broke up in June of 2008 amidst rumors that Mario had been cheating on the beautiful Ukrainian born dancer with a waitress from Hooter's.

Hudson has always talked about how close she was to her family and how her siblings kept her "grounded" amidst her rise to fame.

Rosie O'Donnell's wife moves out of their home amidst rumors that the couple is heading for divorce.

Fast forward to July 2011, and the couple had split amidst rumors of more cheating by James.

Amidst all the drama, rumors are circulating that Charlie Sheen and Brooke split for various reasons.

For instance, as the summer inventory dissolves into the new fall lines, you may find yourself amidst some greatly discounted items.

The very names of the colors indicate their rarity - like fine liqueurs, they are subtle yet distinct and best appreciated for all their beauty rather than guzzled amidst inferior stones.

Amidst the beautiful princesses and handsome princes of Disney's many stories, those evildoers stand out for miles.

Amidst the colorful, trendy pieces that crop up every season, classics in neutral hues always maintain their sense of importance in the fashion world.

From the image of a French street side café, or a lovely mountain view, to California's beautiful redwoods, or a wolf amidst snow-covered trees, a scenic tapestry tote bag is strong, functional and beautiful.

Even if your daughter adores everything related to princesses you'll want to make sure her cake has her name on it amidst the pink frosting and tiaras.

Amidst the hoopla about who's cheating on who, who's having who's baby, when so-and-so will get caught and various other shenanigans, soap opera ratings seem to take a bit of a backseat - at least to the audience.

She continues to be recognized as one of the best actresses on television, having been honored amidst both daytime and prime time performers.

The show chronicles the lives of the Forrester and Logan families set amidst the lush fashion industry.

And if you are home during the day, it can be your secret guilty pleasure amidst the real life responsibilities you deal with on a daily basis.

When added to another tattoo or as part of a larger tattoo design, they can suggest your softer side, even amidst tougher tattoos.

Amidst extensive touring of the UK, their first album 'Raintown' was released in the spring of '87, featuring popular hits such as 'The Chocolate Girl' and 'Dignity'.

Another taster was released, 'Wages Day', whilst the band tried to finish their album amidst another mad touring session.

Amidst rumors of problems with her label, Fantasia was handpicked by Oprah to star in the Broadway production of A Color Purple.

Because of the dark settings of this movie, it is sometimes difficult to see the action amidst the shadows.

The musical scores that accompany Luke's battles with Vader contain many a poignant note amidst the bold brass, horns and drums as though the music mourns the lost relationship long before the audience is aware of it.

While uniformity developed amidst troops, officers still needed to be discernible on the battlefield.

With all the claims of "high-speed" this and that amidst competing ISPs, it can be very handy to have an unbiased reference point.

Figuring out how to increase the popularity of your ad provides a rich understanding for the keywords and the offers your customers will respond to amidst a sea of competitors.

The arrival of the Varangians amidst the scattered Sla y s (862) had united them into a nation.

In1807-1808he delivered at Berlin, amidst danger and discouragement, his noble addresses to the German people (Reden an die deutsche Nation).

Diabases pierce to Devonian rocks, and olivine rocks appear as dykes amidst the Triassic deposits.

After the murder of Tiberius by Naevius Sertorius Macro, the prefect of the praetorian guards, which was probably due to his instigation, Caligula ascended the throne amidst the rejoicings of the people.

Knowing the sensitiveness of the Lithuanians as regards Volhynia and Podolia, he suddenly, of his own authority, formally incorporated both these provinces with the kingdom of Poland, whereupon, amidst great enthusiasm, the Volhynian and Podolian deputies took their places on the same benches as their Polish brethren.

The principal places of interest on the banks of the Earn are Dunira, the favourite seat of Henry Dundas, ist Viscount Melville, who took the title of his barony from the estate and to whose memory .an obelisk was raised on the adjoining hill of Dunmore; the village of Comrie; the town of Crieff; the ruined castle of Innerpeffray, founded in 1610 by the ist Lord Maderty, close to which is the library founded in 1691 by the 3rd Lord Maderty, containing some rare black-letter books and the Bible that belonged to the marquess of Montrose; Gascon Hall, now in ruins, but with traditions reaching back to the days of Wallace; Dupplin Castle, a fine Tudor mansion, seat of the earl of Kinnoull, who derives from it the title of his viscounty; Aberdalgie, Forgandenny and Bridge of Earn, a health resort situated amidst picturesque surroundings.

Amidst the last convulsions of political Judaism a new spiritual conception of the kingdom of God, of salvation, and of the Saviour of God's anointing, had shaped itself through the preaching, the death, and the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

Having been placed in his fourteenth year under the charge of his maternal great-uncle Dr Gem, physician to the English embassy at Paris, in 1783 he passed his early years amidst a political fermentation which led him to take a deep interest in politics.

There we are told that Fanni, a scion of the southern Liang dynasty of the Tu-bat family (which flourished from 397 to 415 at Lian-chow in Kansuh), who had submitted to the northern Liang dynasty, fled in 433 with all his people from his governorship of Lin-sung (in Kan-chow) westwards across the Yellow river, and founded beyond Tsih-shih (" heapy stones ") a state amidst the Kiang tribes, with-a territory extending over a thousand li.

The defeat of Leipzig in 1813 was the signal for a general revolt in the Netherlands; the prince of Orange (son of William V.) was recalled, and amidst general Creation provinces to form the kingdom of the Netherlands, of the p g Kingdom which was also to include the bishopric of Liege and of the the duchy of Bouillon, and the prince of Orange was Nether- placed upon the throne on the 15th of March 1815 as lands.

Lakes are numerous in the government of Suwalki, but are all small and mostly hidden in thick coniferous or birch forests, and their waters penetrate with undefined banks amidst marshes, sandy tracts and accumulations of moss-grown boulders.

It was through ranks of volunteers drawn up outside the parliament house in Dublin that Grattan passed on the 16th of April 1782, amidst unparalleled popular enthusiasm, to move a declaration of the independence of the Irish parliament.

Amidst all these perplexities Bernstorff approved himself a consummate statesman.

The duke's marriage took place in Paris a few months later; and after the French evacuation he re-entered his dominions amidst the rejoicings of the people.

Neolithic Age (in south Germany till C. 2000 B.C.).Neolithic man lived under the same climatic conditions as prevail to-day, but amidst forests of fir.

The defence of the person who had been charged with destroying a moria, or sacred olive, places us amidst the country life of Attica.

Here were to be found men of ability proof against the eloquence of Hans Tausen or Peder Plad and quite capable of controverting their theories - men like Povl Helgesen, for instance, indisputably the greatest Danish theologian of his day, a scholar whose voice was drowned amidst the clash of conflicting creeds.

The "Melancolia," numbered "1" as though intended to be the first of a series, with its brooding winged genius sitting dejectedly amidst a litter of scientific instruments and symbols, is hard to interpret in detail, but impossible not to recognize in general terms as an embodiment of the spirit of intellectual research (the student's "temperament" was supposed to be one with the melancholic), resting sadly from its labours in a mood of lassitude and defeat.

Among the most picturesque features of Scottish sea-cliffs are the numerous stacks or columns of rock which during the demolition and cuttingback of the precipices have been isolated and left standing amidst the waves.

On the 17th of November 1292 Edward decided, against Scottish custom (if such custom really existed), in favour of Baliol, who did fealty, and, amidst cries of dissent, was crowned at Scone on the 26th of December.

In such a state of things it was the business of the philosopher to set forth the outlines of the coming epoch, as they were already moulding themselves into shape, amidst what the ordinary eye saw only as the disintegration of the old forms of social life.

For the rest Labuan is covered over most of its extent by vigorous secondary growth, amidst which the charred trunks of trees rise at frequent intervals, the greater part of the forest of the island having been destroyed by great accidental conflagrations.

Chaitanya also seems to have done much to promote the celebration on an imposing scale of the great Puri festival of the Ratha-yatra, or "car-procession," in the month of Ashadha, when, amidst multitudes of pilgrims, the image of Krishna, together with those of his brother Balarama and his sister Subhadra, is drawn along, in a huge car, by the devotees.

Soon he was transferred to Abydos, amidst the almost tragic consternation of his deluded followers.

Philpot was imprisoned soon after Mary's accession in 1553; and it is very pleasing to find, amidst the records of intense bitterness and rancour which characterized these times, and with which Romanist and Protestant alike assailed the persecuted Anabaptists, a letter of Philpot's, to a friend of his, "prisoner the same time in Newgate," who held the condemned opinions.

In his words it was intended "to insure a more natural union between intellectual and manual labour than now exists; to combine the thinker and the worker, as far as possible, in the same individual; to guarantee the highest mental freedom by providing all with labour adapted to their tastes and talents, and securing to them the fruits of their industry; to do away with the necessity of menial services by opening the benefits of education and the profits of labour to all; and thus to prepare a society of liberal, intelligent and cultivated persons whose relations with each other would permit a more simple and wholesome life than can be led amidst the pressure of our competitive institutions."

By the protector's death on the 3rd of September 1658 the scene was wholly changed, and amidst the consequent confusion of factions the cry for the restoration of the monarchy grew daily in strength.

The steep sides of the Mbnchsberg rise directly from amidst the houses of the town, some of which have cellars and rooms hewn out of the rock; and the ancient cemetery of St Peter, the oldest in Salzburg, is bounded by a row of vaults cut in the side of the hill.

But Dirk entrenched himself in his stronghold at Vlaardingen, and when winter came on he surrounded and cut off with his light boats a number of the enemy's ships, and destroyed a large part of their army as they made their way amidst the marches, which impeded their retreat.

Alecsandri is less successful in his dramas, most of which are adaptations from French originals; the only merit of his novels is that amidst the phonetic and philological turmoil he kept to the purer language of the people.

The Rudolsbad - a handsome hydropathic establishment with a richly decorated interior - lying amidst extensive grounds, is also noticeable.

Above all, his polemic is directed against the dying heresies of the 3rd century; and he writes with an absence of constraint which is not the language of one who lives amidst violent controversies or who is conscious of being in a minority.

But amidst the confusion Hale steered a middle course, rising in reputation, and an object of solicitation from both parties.

Amidst this sea of financial troubles the government drifted helplessly on, without showing any inclination or capacity to initiate a strong policy of reform in the methods of administration which had done so much to ruin the country.

Amidst universal anarchy, the young king, barely twenty years of age, inexperienced, ill-served, snatching at every expedient, worked day and night in his newly-formed camp in Scania (Skane) to arm the nation for its mortal struggle.

Amidst the vituperations of the adherents of the papacy and the later Elizabethan eulogies, and in the absence of the records on which her sentence was pronounced, Anne Boleyn's guilt remains unproved.

Amidst such confusion the authority of the Mogul empire rapidly disappeared, but it lasted as a name till the Mutiny (1857).

Only in one species, Carinella inexpectata, a step in advance has been made, in so far as in connexion with the furrow just mentioned, which is here also somewhat more complicated in its arrangement, a ciliated tube leads into the brain, there to end blindly amidst the nervecells.

He was one of the first of his countrymen to recognize and come under the influence of German thought and speculation, and, amidst an exaggerated alarm of German heresy, did much to vindicate the authority of the sounder German critics.

Then it is lost amidst the jungle-covered hills of the wild Mishmi and Abor tribes to the east of Bhutan for another ioo m., until it is again found as the Dihong emerging into the plains of Assam.

Matters were not bettered by the Act of Union signed in a cellar in High Street in 1707, amidst the execrations of the people, and it was not till the hopes of the Jacobites were blasted at Culloden (1746) that the townsfolk began to accept the inevitable.

We are still among the exiles at the close of the captivity, or, as others think, amidst a poor community in Jerusalem, whose members have now been dispersed among the Gentiles.

For ten years, amidst continual civil war, Monagas was supreme.

Amidst this white race of the steppe the Khazars can be first historically distinguished at the end of the 2nd century A.D.

Among his many publications, written, it is only fair to admit, amidst the urgent pressure of practical work, there is barely a page or even a sentence that bears the stamp of immortality.

Yet the feat pronounced impossible by mid-century scepticism was accomplished by contemporary scholarship, amidst the clamour of opposition and incredulity.

Impressive as is their witness to the persistence of the Apostolic teaching in its essential features, amidst all personal and local variations, perhaps the most striking thing about these writings is the degree in which they fail to appreciate certain elements of the Apostolic teaching as embodied in the New Testament, and those its higher and more distinctively Christian elements.'

About the time that Peter and Paul died in Rome the primitive centre of Christianity - that is to say, Jerusalem - was disappearing amidst the disaster of the war of the Roman Empire with the Jews.

Amidst the mountains there are many narrow valleys, partially cultivated from an altitude of 12,000 ft.

This one fact is certain amidst the fables which soon obscured the history of this great missionary.

In Italy a puppet representing Haman was set 'up on high amidst shouts of vengeance and blowing of trumpets.

Melville House, the seat of the earls of Leven, lies amidst beautiful woods.

He died in 1561 after a life passed amidst continual dangers and conflicts.

In deciding on war the British government relied on the capacity of its fleet, which was entrusted to the command of Sir Charles Napier, to strike a great blow in the Baltic. The fleet was despatched with extraordinary rejoicings, and amidst loud and confident expressions of its certain triumph.

He grew up amidst pietistic surroundings, which powerfully influenced him his life through, though he never became a Pietist.

But the co-rebel Adam repented and God then created the Earth and sent Adam to expiate his sin by living amidst difficulties and sufferings on that planet.

Amidst much party strife Calvin perhaps showed more youthful impetuosity than experienced skill.

Amidst these multitudinous cares and occupations, Calvin found time to write a number of works besides those provoked by the various controversies in which he was engaged.

The unity of our personal life amidst the multiplicity of its functions is the symbol of God's immanence in the world, though we may not conceive of the Absolute as a person.

The eastern rivers cut their way through the ramparts of the high land by magnificent gorges amidst dense forest, and descend by a succession of rapids and cataracts.

Here, amidst great linguistic confusion, may be distinguished the tribes of Yoruba speech in the Niger delta and the east portion of the Slave Coast; those of Ewe speech, in the western portion of the latter; and those of Ga and Tshi speech, on the Gold Coast.

She had attained the age of forty-one when she at last came into power amidst the hopes and anxieties aroused by the fall of the Guises and the return of the Bourbons to fortune.

At the close of this troubled century peace descends upon exhausted passions; and amidst the choir of young and ardent voices celebrating the national reconciliation, the tocsin no longer sounds its sinister and persistent bass.

His sole arm of support amidst all his allies was not the English monarchy, sold to Louis XIV., but Protestant England, jealous of France and uneasy about her independence.

Amidst this extraordinary instability, when everything was at the mercy of a secret thought of the master, the mistress alone held lasting sway; in a reign of all-pervading satiety and tedium, she managed to remain indispensable and bewitching to the day of her death.

The work of internal construction amidst this continued battle against the whole world had been no less remarkable.

Finally, amidst profound silence from the press and the Assemblies, a protest was raised against imperial despotism by the literary world, against the excommunicated sovereign by Catholicism, and against the author of the continental blockade by the discontented bourgeoisie, ruined by the crisis of 1811.

But in the north, on the high plateau and amidst the hills, there was incessant fighting throughout the greater part of the 2nd century u.c., and indeed in some quarters right down to the establishment of the empire.

She and her husband both appreciated him, and amidst the woods of this retreat he composed several of his books.

The scenery in the neighbourhood is magnificent, the snowy cones rising from amidst woods of araucaria, and being surrounded by blue lakes.

The western, which reaches an altitude of about io,000 ft., then ceases to exist as a continuous chain, there remaining only a short, high ridge, called by Edward Whymper the " Pacific range of the equator," and between this ridge and the crystalline Andean axis, the " avenue of volcanoes," to use his words, arises amidst majestic scenery.

Do you think that there is any place for pride amidst such barbarism?

A bent but tall blue hat rose amidst the white lava, followed by a brown forehead and grizzled beard.

It seems to be a rather blatant reason to show a little skin amidst the sci-fi action.

And yet amidst this hideous visual cacophony, occasional insights can be observed; and these can be of an almost revelatory intensity.

Can also be grilled under a hot grill, turning from time to time, or amidst the hot cinders of an open fire.

Set in a beautiful oak copse divided between two parks amidst the shy red squirrels.

Asked for her reasons, she was quite emphatic that she had seen a nun walking amidst the trees near the house.

That even an echo of emotional love or dependency exists amidst such moral filth and emotional madness is oddly endearing.

This is an edited extract from Starving Amidst Oceans of Energy by Silvia Hartmann, PhD.

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is set amidst Lakeland's most dramatic fells, in the beautiful town of Ambleside.

Our self catering luxury mobile homes are set amidst beautiful pine forest.

Inverkeithing Museum is housed in the upper floor of a wonderful 14th century friary guest house, standing amidst well tended gardens.

Some hours later the Phoenix landed on a low hummock amidst the swamps of the northeastern corner of Roister Island.

It opened in 1927 and was built to bypass the terrible traffic congestion, and it was actually closed in 2003 amidst much lamentation.

Louisa May Alcott Even amidst fierce flames The golden lotus can be planted From Sylvia Plath's grave Always keep Ithaca in your mind.

Dora Scott was born in 1885, and grew up amidst the Scott family's literary and artistic milieu.

There are a few isolated pockets of enlightened officers and members but they can hardly be recognized amidst the vast nothingness which prevails.

A government headed by Leon Blum of the Socialist Party took office on 2 June amidst a wave of strikes and factory occupations.

The piece later turns into a meditative journey, with Ward becoming peaceful amidst Sanders clattering percussion.

Amidst these good girls, we run a gamut of attitudes toward their male protagonists.

Earl Woods sits slumped in a red leather recliner amidst his memorabilia, unshaven, smoking, dressed in a shapeless blue tracksuit.

Amidst our protests, 3 centers gained a reprieve of a month's consultation.

Bill Bensley designed the property which comprises of 33 pool villas and 12 privately owned villa residences set amidst 40 acres of gardens.

Amidst the wreckage of a defeated army, in the storm lashed hills of the Portuguese frontier, Sharpe takes a terrible revenge.

Higher up amidst spectacular scenery we may see a Red Warbler.

Perhaps one small sliver of hope amidst the gloomy start to 2005 may be the recovery of the term " human security " .

A young WREN was calling somewhere amidst the thick tangle of BRAMBLES.

Skiing amidst the silence of the fells in a mystical blue twilight with rose-coloured dawns and dusks will leave you with indelible images.

Amidst almost unbounded popularity, to find so much humility, how amiable, but how rare!

Picturesque St Emilion is located amidst the lush vineyards of the Dordogne Valley.

Barges and narrow boats may be hired for trips along the tranquil waterways amidst largely unspoiled countryside.

It is situated on the Spey amidst scenery of surpassing loveliness.

He died amidst general regret in March 1906, and was succeeded by Dr Alcorta for the remaining years of his term.

The Union with England was so unpopular that not only did the provost vote against the measure in the Scottish parliament, but the articles were burned (20th of November 1706) at the Market Cross by a body of Cameronians, amidst the approving cheers of the inhabitants.

On the 26th of May he crowned himself in the cathedral at Milan with the iron crown of the old Lombard kings, amidst surroundings of the utmost splendour.

Perhaps, amidst the great variety of qualities which they possess, none is more universal and more characteristic than a rich elegance, combined with an almost fastidious selection of beautiful forms. It is the super-eminence of these qualities, associated with great decorative skill, that make the splendid pageant of the "Daphnephoria" the most perfect expression of his individual genius.

Throughout this perilous transitional period Sigismund's was the hand which successfully steered the ship of state amidst all the whirlpools that constantly threatened to engulf it.

Amidst our protests, 3 centers gained a reprieve of a month 's consultation.

Now they seem like the voice of a sane man amidst a vast faded violence.

Amidst a pile of boxes, we scrabbled to find televisions, computers and the all-important cables to connect everything up.

Amidst great media attention the long awaited book about the infamous Haw Bridge torso murder mystery was launched today at Haw Bridge.

Amidst almost unbounded popularity, to find so much humility, how amiable, but how rare !

This will help us most of all to be more patient amidst the vicissitudes of life.

With a wide selection of baby bibs (amidst a huge variety of baby-related products), Baby Earth offers two coverall bibs with crumb-catcher pockets.

They arrived in the U.S. in the early 18th century and have tried to preserve their traditional culture amidst the changes in the world around them.

Keeping the colors rich and the textures varied will help to incorporate the furniture into the room, rather than making it stand out amidst a light and airy décor.

Amidst the riot of color and images, hide the body of the tree frog.

Wading through the array of travel classes, discounts, special deals, hotel accommodations and auto rentals while matching itinerary amidst changing prices and rerouting due to rising jet fuel prices can be confusing and frustrating.

He died amidst general regret in March 1906, and was succeeded by Dr. Alcorta for the remaining years of his term.

It is not wonderful that the Quakers, persecuted and oppressed at home and in New England, should turn their eyes to the unoccupied parts of America, and cherish the hope of founding, amidst their woods, some refuge from oppression, and some likeness of a city of God upon earth.