Firmer Sentence Examples

Ardashir I., moreover, and his successors endeavoured to establish the validity of the royal will by absorbing the vassal states and instituting a firmer organization.

Cromwell's government seemed now established on the firmer footing of law and national approval, he himself obtaining the powers though not the title of a constitutional monarch, with a permanent revenue of £1,300,000 for the ordinary expenses of the administration, the command of the forces, the right to nominate his successor and, subject to the approval of parliament, the members of the council and of the new second chamber now established, while at the same time the freedom of parliament was guaranteed in its elections.

As their tenure of power grew firmer, they advanced dynastic claims, assumed titles, and took the style of petty sovereigns.

We are on firmer ground when simply describing the phenomena of primitive religion than when seeking to account for these in terms of natural law - in whatever sense the conception of natural law be applicable to the facts of the mental life of man.

Erasmus Darwin (Zoonomia, 17 94), though a zealous evolutionist, can hardly be said to have made any real advance on his predecessors; and, notwithstanding the fact that Goethe had the advantage of a wide knowledge of morphological facts, and a true insight into their signification, while he threw all the power of a great poet into the expression of his conceptions, it may be questioned whether he supplied the doctrine of evolution with a firmer scientific basis than it already possessed.

But as the army and the navy grew year by year, the tone of Japanese policy became firmer.

Fenelon is on firmer ground when he leads a reaction against the "mercantile system" of Colbert, with its crushing restrictions on trade; or when he sings the praises of agriculture, in the hope of bringing back labour to the land, and thereby ensuring the physical efficiency of the race.

The opium is usually of much firmer and smoother consistence than that of Turkey, of a chocolate-brown colour and cheesy appearance, the pieces bearing evidence of having been beaten into a uniform mass previously to being made into lumps, probably with the addition of Sarcocoll, as it is always harder when dry than Turkey opium.

On the whole, it may be asserted that the doctrine of the unity of mankind stands on a firmer basis than in previous ages.

A hundred years before Bacon, say those who can judge best, he showed a firmer grasp of the principles of experimental science than Bacon showed, fortified by a far wider range of actual experiment and observation.

The black bogs are those of the plain and the deeper valleys, while the red, firmer and less damp, occur on the mountains.

He first publicly proposed it just before the war; by carrying it out, notwithstanding the apprehensions of many Liberal politicians, he placed the new constitution on a firmer base than would otherwise have been possible.

The first fruits of this arrangement, which was based on no firmer foundation than the forged "Donation of Constantine" (q.v.), but destined to give to the papacy a position of independence towards both the Eastern and Western Empires, was the reduction in the autumn, with Norman aid, of Galera, where the anti-pope had taken refuge, and the end of the subordination of the papacy to the Roman nobles.

We learn in them how Caliban (democracy), the mindless brute, educated to his own responsibility, makes after all an adequate ruler; how Prospero (the aristocratic principle, or, if we will, the mind) accepts his dethronement for the sake of greater liberty in the intellectual world, since Caliban proves an effective policeman, and leaves his superiors a free hand in the laboratory; how Ariel (the religious principle) acquires a firmer hold on life, and no longer gives up the ghost at the faintest hint of change.

Rorqual whales such as the fin and minke whales have much shorter, firmer baleen and feed by gulping.

Kolmogorov's proposal outlined strives for the firmer and less contentious ground expressed in finite combinatorics and effective computation.

At certain times of year the paste becomes firmer and slightly crumbly.

Meanwhile, other harriers were glad to be back on firmer ground at the Roundhay Park road races.

It will become smoother and firmer, while deeper lines will appear much less pronounced.

Actually, when the series leaves the moral quagmire of the love story, it stands on much firmer historical ground.

In this work, researchers developed transgenic, or genetically-modified strawberries, which were firmer than traditional ones.

The connecting link between the western and the eastern Baltic was the isle of Gotland, where German merchants from Lubeck had established a depot (the later Visby)_ The fur-trade with the Esthonians and Livonians proved so lucrative that a German colony was planted in Livonia itself at what was afterwards Riga, and in 1201 for its better security the colony was converted into a bishopric. A still firmer footing was gained by the Germans on Livonian soil when Abbot Theoderick of Riga founded the order of the Sword (a foundation confirmed by the pope in 1204), whose duty it was to convert the heathen Esths and Livs and appropriate as much of their land in the process as possible.

The doctrine of Uniformitarianism, as propounded by Lyell, served to establish geology on a firmer and more rational basis than it had previously possessed; but latterly the tendency has been to modify the Lyellian view by an admission of the probability of a more intense action of groups of forces at certain stages of the earth's history.

By the beginning of the next year her idioms are firmer.

If you are, do not allow the salesperson to persuade you into shifting to a firmer mattress.

Also, the firmer the texture of the bag, the more protection it will provide against the cracking of compacts or eye shadow cases.

When shopping for stress balls, you'll notice some are firmer than others, depending upon the material used in them.

A firmer understanding of the human body is also gained, as young people learn about everything from digestion and proper nutrition, to more complex issues such as reproduction and respiration.

This spongy texture can be made firmer, if you drain the water and blot water from the tofu.

Although more expensive in most cases, a rolled fondant icing has a firmer texture that lends itself to carving and intricate details.

They provide energy and help form firmer stools.

The foam is firmer when cool and softens in reaction to body heat, allowing it to mold to a person's body.

It makes a neat bush, with leaves like those of the Myrtle in shape, but larger and firmer in texture.

This is probably attributed to the firmer and less porous skin of the fruit.

With depression, the geriatric has a much firmer grasp upon what they are thinking or feeling, as opposed to dementia where symptoms are seemingly out of the awareness realm of the individual.

A Sleep Number bed allows users to adjust the firmness of their beds according to whether they want to sleep in a softer or firmer bed.

Some people find that harder or firmer mattresses work better at keeping the body from twisting or bending into awkward positions.

As a result, the testicles appear smaller and firmer than normal.

Silicone pacifiers are firmer, hold their shapes longer, and are easier to clean.

If a dancer misses too many practices or cannot make it to a competition, then they should be removed from the group until they are able to make a firmer commitment.

Before you hit the store to pick up a suit, decide if you want a firmer, molded cup or if you want the flexibility of a suit that allows you to remove the padding as needed.

The design probably didn't take on a firmer Christian connotation for many years.

Research your options to ease your mind about getting a tattoo that emphasizes your naturally girly nature, and give yourself a firmer idea of what you want before you head into a tattoo parlor.

During your core exercise session, abdominal, back, hip, pelvic and thigh muscles all get a vigorous workout resulting in increased flexibility and strength as well as firmer, toned muscles.

Researchers say not only will your firmer backside enhance your figure, but it will also aid you in various physical activities from climbing stairs to hiking up hills.

That said, there are ways to change the appearance of the breasts, and make them look firmer.

Remember, standing tall and displaying your body with pride and confidence is the key to making your breasts look firmer and your entire body look healthier.

This will help you obtain a firmer grasp of French grammar, and it will also improve your pronunciation.

If you prefer a melty texture, allow an eight-inch wheel to sit for about 15 minutes; let it stand about 20 minutes for a slightly firmer texture.

Some people need firmer support than others, but the good news is that there are light support bras available alongside extremely firm support options.

Some minimizers are made with wider and firmer straps that can work well for those with softer frames.

A body shaper for men is often used to make a chest appear firmer, a waistline slimmer or a belly flatter.

Not only can you decrease bounce and make your bust look firmer and shapelier, but you can try fitting into those work shirts that always had that frustrating button gape in the front.

Invisible lift strap - This strap is what makes the butt appear fuller and firmer.

However, with a healthy diet, many women find their breasts become firmer over time.

By drinking eight glasses a day, your skin will be plumper, firmer, and more youthful looking.

A brow lift can return the eyebrows to a firmer, more youthful appearance.

His eyes were wiser, his face firmer with few signs of the troubled youth she remembered.

Brandt now retained very nearly the same arrangement as his predecessor; but, notwithstanding that he could trust to the firmer foundation of internal framework, he took at least two retrograde steps.

The policy of many of Pombal's measures is more than questionable; but his admission of all races to equal rights in the eye of the law, his abolition of feudal privileges, and the firmer organization of the powers of the land which he introduced, powerfully co-operated towards the development of the capabilities of Brazil.

Far firmer is the tone of his later letter to the same archbishop, where he contends from historical evidence that the papal judgment is not infallible, and encourages his brother prelate not to fear excommunication in a righteous cause, for it is not in the power even of the successor of Peter "to separate an innocent priest from the love of Christ."

The amount and nature of the clay or marl to be added to the soil will depend largely upon the original composition of the latter, the lighter sands and gravel requiring more clay than those of firmer texture.

The fore-wings are sometimes membranous like the hind-wings, usually they are firmer in texture, but they never show the distinct areas that characterize the wings of Heteroptera.

A statesman of firmer mould than Lord Melbourne would hardly have succeeded so well as he did in making rough places smooth for Prince Albert.

But might it not then have placed them on a broader and firmer foundation?

Peter now felt able to advance along the path of progress with a quicker and a firmer step. It was resolved to consolidate the victory by establishing a new naval station at the head of the Sea of Azov, to which the name of Taganrog was given.

To give this supremacy a firmer basis, Boniface fortified the Vatican and the Capitol, and restored the castle of St Angelo - which had previously been used as a quarry - providing it with walls and battlements, and erecting a tower in the centre.

The insects comprised in it are distinguished from the earwigs by their elongate, rather narrow forewings, which usually cover, or nearly cover, the abdomen when at rest, and which are firmer in texture than the hindwings.

Much has yet to be learnt about the practical qualities of the electrolytic product, and although every day's experience serves to place the metal in a firmer industrial position, a final verdict can only be passed after the lapse of time.

In the case of the Alps it seems natural enough that the crystalline masses of Bohemia, the Black Forest and the central plateau of France should be firmer than the more modern sedimentary deposits; but it is not so easy to understand why the Mesozoic rocks of southern Germany resisted the folding, while those of the Jura yielded.

The participation in the annual sacrifices at this sanctuary was regarded as typical of a Latin city (hence the name " prisci Latini " given to the participating peoples); and they continued to be celebrated long after the Latins had lost their independence and been incorporated in the Roman state.3 We are on firmer ground in dealing with the spread of the supremacy of Rome in Latium when we take account of the foundation of new colonies and of the formation of new tribes, processes which as a rule go together.

The principal changes that have occurred are due to the grip which civilization has taken upon the land in the course of thousands of years, often weakening but now firmer than.

The Revival of Learning must be regarded as a function of that vital energy, an organ of that mental evolution, which brought into existence the modern world, with its new conceptions of philosophy and religion, its reawakened arts and sciences, its firmer grasp on the realities of human nature and the world, its manifold inventions and discoveries, its altered political systems, its expansive and progressive forces.

They proved that, though Italy came late into the realm of literature, her action was destined to be decisive and alterative by the introduction of a new spirit, a firmer and more positive grasp on life and art.

In December 1860 he retired from the cabinet when the president refused to take a firmer attitude against secession by reinforcing Fort Sumter, and he remained in retirement until his death at Detroit, Michigan, on the 17th of June 1866.

The Fens, the flat open levels in the lower basins of the Witham, Welland, Nene and Great Ouse, only kept from their former marshy conditions by an extensive system of artificial drainage, and the similar levels round the head of the Humber estuary, differ completely in appearance from the higher and firmer parts of the plain.

My father then insisted on a delay of a year and now already six months, half of that period, have passed, and my resolution is firmer than ever.