Heavier Sentence Examples

The air around her felt heavier as she sat.

Snow fell heavier, until she could barely see the next tree in front of her.

It felt heavier than usual already.

He was as tall as Josh, but he was built heavier – and not as good looking either.

Heavier chores are left to others.

The Irish wolfhound is now extinct, but appears to have been a powerful race heavier than the deerhound but similar to it in general characters.

The tome was far heavier than she expected, made of something much different than cardboard and paper.

I lifted it up, but the higher I lifted it the bigger and heavier it grew.

The air felt a little heavier around her as he spoke, compelling her attention to him.

That city is taken; the Russian army suffers heavier losses than the opposing armies had suffered in the former war from Austerlitz to Wagram.

He shook out his tension but felt an even heavier sense of guilt.

Her eyelids were heavy, her body even heavier.

The fog around her thoughts grew heavier.

Wynn's warning weighed heavier on her thoughts.

The air grew heavier.

Whilst the heavier troops moved down the Kabul valley to Pencelaotis (Charsadda) under Perdiccas and Hephaestion, Alexander with a body of lighter-armed troops and cavalry pushed up the valleys which join the Kabul from the north - through the regions now known as Bajour, Swat and Buner, inhabited by Indian hill peoples, as fierce then against the western intruder as their Pathan successors are against the British columns.

He had aristocratic privileges and responsibilities, the right to exact retaliation for corporal injuries, and liability to heavier punishment for crimes and misdemeanours, higher fees and fines to pay.

The particular sizes and descriptions of wires used are dependent upon the character of the " circuits " the longer and more important circuits requiring the heavier wire.

In many cases a still heavier type is used for the first mile or two from shore, and several intermediate types are often introduced, tapering gradually to the thin deep-water type.

At offices where the work is heavier than can be dealt with by the A B C apparatus, the " Single Needle " instrument has been very largely employed; it has the advantage of slight Single liability to derangement, and of requiring very little adjustment.

It seems obvious that the lighter and poorer soils would benefit more than the heavier or richer soils by the extended growth of leguminous crops.

The rainfall of the province is considerably heavier than in northern India, and the result of this is a cooler and more pleasant atmosphere during the monsoon season.

The lurcher is a dog with the general shape of a greyhound, but with a heavier body, larger ears and rougher coat.

The Gordon setter, the chief Scottish variety, is a heavier animal with coarser hair, black-andtan in colour.

The metropolitan sewage was discharged untreated into the river, and the heavier solids deposited over the river-bed, while the lighter parts flowed backwards and forwards on the tide.

The two ratels may be distinguished by the fact that the African species has a distinct white line round the body at the junction of the grey of the upper side with the black of the lower, while in the Indian this line is absent; the teeth also of the former are larger, rounder and, heavier than those of the latter.

Pacas may be distinguished from agoutis by their heavier and more compact build, the longitudinal rows of light spots on the fur, the five-toed hind-feet, and the peculiar structure of the skull, in which the cheek-bones are expanded to form large capsules on the sides of the face, each enclosing a cavity opening on the side of the cheek.

The larger species, as might be expected from their heavier build, are somewhat less strictly arboreal in their habits than the smaller ones.

His cheeks, which were so flabby that they looked heavier below, were twitching violently; but he wore the air of a man little concerned in what the two ladies were saying.

Kutuzov wrote that the Russians had not retreated a step, that the French losses were much heavier than ours, and that he was writing in haste from the field of battle before collecting full information.

The heavier cores, with the consequent advance in speed of working attainable, have necessitated the introduction of automatic sending, the instruments adopted being in general a modification of the Wheatstone transmitter adapted to the form of cable signals, while the regularity of transmission thus secured has caused its introduction even on circuits where the speed cannot exceed that of the ordinary operator's hand signalling.

There has been some improvement, however, while some of the heavier white wines, noticeably the Marsala of Sicily, have excellent keeping qualities.

Sometimes, however, a sharp incline occurring on an otherwise easy line is not reckoned as the ruling gradient, trains heavier than could be drawn up it by a single engine being helped by an assistant or " bank " engine; sometimes also " momentum " or " velocity " grades, steeper than the ruling gradient, are permitted for short distances in cases where a train can approach at full speed and thus surmount them by the aid of its momentum.

The speed at which the journey has to be completed is obviously another important factor, though the increased power of modern locomotives permits trains to be heavier and at the same time to run as fast, and often faster, than was formerly possible, and in consequence the general tendency is towards increased weight as well as increased speed.

Owing to their great height these three ranges receive heavier rainfall than the surrounding country and are feeders to the northern valleys, which constitute the chief agricultural region of the state.

In British tropical possessions the bill is incomparably heavier.

The refined oil is exported as kerosene or petroleum, the heavier refuse (mazut) is used as fuel.

In the British Isles wheat is, as a rule, sown in the autumn on a heavier soil, and has four or five months in which to distribute its roots, and so it gets possession of a wide range of soil and subsoil before barley is sown in the spring.

Although barley is appropriately grown on lighter soils than wheat, good crops, of fair quality, may be grown on the heavier soils after another grain crop by the aid of artificial manures, provided that the land is sufficiently clean.

In the trap-door species of Lycosidae, like, for instance, Lycosa opifex of the Russian steppes, the hinge is weak and the lid of the burrow is kept normally shut by being very much thicker and heavier at its free margin opposite the hinge so that it readily falls by its own weight.

The process of distillation of lubricating oils under reduced atmospheric pressure is now in very general use, especially for obtaining the heavier products.

The fingers of the clock had been pushed back; once more things were as they had been at the time of the First Crusade; once more the West must arm itself for the holy war and the recovery of Jerusalem - but now it must face a united Mahommedan world, where in 1096 it had found political and religious dissension, and it must attempt its vastly heavier task without the morning freshness of a new religious impulse, and with something of the weariness of a hundred years of struggle upon its shoulders.

He also showed that on heating mercury calx alone an " air " was liberated which differed from other " airs," and was slightly heavier than ordinary air; moreover, the weight of the " air " set free from a given weight of the calx was equal to the weight taken up in forming the calx from mercury, and if the calx be heated with charcoal, the metal was recovered and a gas named " fixed air," the modern carbon dioxide, was formed.

The Scotch deerhound is a larger and heavier variety of the English greyhound, with rough and shaggy hair.

There are no navigable streams. The climate and productions are not unlike those of Java, though the rains are heavier, the drought more severe, and the fertility less.

The allies, who were all closely engaged, were anchored among their enemies, and the result was obtained by their heavier broadsides and their better gunnery.

While determining its atomic weight, he thought it desirable, for the sake of accuracy, to weigh it in a vacuum, and even in these circumstances he found that the balance behaved in an anomalous manner, the metal appearing to be heavier when cold than when hot.

The Sao Francisco, which belongs to the inland plateau region, is the largest river of the eastern coast of Brazil and exists by virtue of climatic conditions wholly different from those of the coast where it enters the Atlantic. The tributaries of the lower half of this great river, which belong to the Atlantic coast region, are small and often dry, but the upper river where the rainfall is heavier and more regular receives several large affluents.

Rinderpest in1896-1897swept through South Africa, and probably carried off in Natal from 30 to 40% of the stock of Europeans, while the natives' losses were even heavier.

In these regions the greatest fall is during the summer, though in some years the autumn showers are heavier.

Pelouze in 1838, who observed that when paper or cotton was immersed in cold concentrated nitric acid the materials, though not altered in physical appearance, became heavier, and after washing and drying were possessed of self-explosive properties.

It is not as durable as round rope and is heavier for the same working strength.

They moreover enjoyed an even more marked superiority in respect to artillery, and this the Ottoman commander-in-chief hastened to turn to account; the heavier guns which had been sweeping the Anzac and Suvla areas for months past were promptly transferred to the high ground overlooking the extremity of the peninsula or to positions on the Asiatic side of the Straits from which the extremity of the peninsula could be effectively taken in flank.

Oxen are used for ploughing the higher lands with light soil, and the heavier and stronger buffaloes for ploughing wet tracts and marshy lands.

With the exception of the heavier flint (lead) glasses, these can be produced so as to be free both from noticeable colour and from such defects as bubbles, opaque inclusions or " striae," but extreme care in the choice of all the raw materials and in all the manipulations is required to ensure this result.

The Low Country glasses are closely copied from Venetian models, but generally are heavier and less elegant.

A bath, even of very impure zinc, is allowed to stand at about the temperature of the melting-point of the metal for forty-eight or more hours, whereupon the more easily oxidizable impurities can be largely removed in the dross at the top, the heavier metals such as lead and iron settling towards the bottom.

The smaller duff is separated by vibrating or rotating screens into a great number of sizes, which are cleaned by washing in continuous current or pulsating jigging machines, where the lighter coal rises to the surface and is removed by a stream of water, while the heavier waste falls and is discharged at a lower level, or through a valve at the bottom of the machine.

Its inherent defect - that the products of combustion were invariably heavier than the original substance instead of less as the theory demanded - was ignored, and until late in the 18th century it dominated chemical thought.

The second attack, though pressed even more fiercely, fared no better than the first, and the losses were heavier than before.

The warm currents setting landwards from the Indian Ocean bring both moisture and heat, so that the Swahili coast has a higher temperature and heavier rainfall than the Atlantic seaboard under the same parallels of latitude.

If the coin is heavier than the lowest legal weight (that is, the standard weight less the remedy) the righthand side of the beam begins to fall and the left-hand one is raised.

If it is heavier than this, it raises the FIG.

Heavier howitzers had been sent for from Japan, and on the 1st of October the first batteries of 28 centimetre (11 in.) howitzers came into action.

But the material loss inflicted on the Russians was far heavier than it had ever been before.

It would be economical, therefore, to make the girder very deep. This, however, involves a much heavier web, and therefore for any type of girder there must be a ratio of depth to span which is most economical.

The trend of the tariff policy of the Zollverein for some time after 1834 was towards protection; partly because the specific duties of 1818 became proportionately heavier as manufactured commodities fell in price, partly because some actual changes in rates were made in response to the demands of the Protectionist states.

Najas where the pollen grains are rather heavier than water, and sinking down are caught by the stigmas of the extremely simple female flowers.

For the most part they are considerably heavier with clay than are those of the Coastal Plain, and better adapted to general agricultural purposes.

The part played by the gunboats on the upper Mississippi had been most conspicuous, as had been the operations of Farragut's heavier ships in the lower waters of the same river.

A heavier value is shown by the precious metals -- the gold plates from Khorsabad (18) giving 129, and the gold daric coinage (21, 35) of Persia 129.2.

The system which is perhaps the best known, through its adoption by Solon in Athens, and is thence called Attic or Solonic, is nevertheless far older than its introduction into Greece, being found in full vigour in Egypt in the 6th century B.C. It has been usually reckoned as a rather heavier form of the 129 shekel, increased to 134 on its adoption by Solon.

This process was, moreover, hastened by the substitution of costly and elaborately embroidered materials for the simple stuffs of which the vestment had originally been composed; for, as it became heavier and stiffer, it necessarily had to be made smaller.

To determine the density of solids heavier than water with this.

The four weights are so adjusted that, if the instrument floats with the stem emerging as far as the lower division o with one of the weights attached, then replacing the weight by the next heavier causes the instrument to sink through the whole length of the scale to the upper division o, and the first weight produces the same effect when applied to the naked instrument.

They had never meant to give themselves a master, and they chafed under his hand, which grew continually heavier.

Lyons is the headquarters of the trade, principally in the production of dress fabrics, plain and figured, and other light and heavier fabrics.

These, which go down to depths of 700 to 1700 ft., yield crude naphtha, from which the petroleum or kerosene is distilled; while the heavier residue (mazut) is used as lubricating oil and for fuel, for instance in the locomotives of the Transcaspian railway.

The lighter oil is conveyed to Batum on the Black Sea in pipes, and is there shipped for export; the heavier oils reach the same port and the ports of Novorossiysk and Poti, also on the Black Sea, in tank railway-cars.

The jacconet is a plain cloth, lighter than a shirting and heavier than a mull.

The formerly considerable manufacture of the heavier kinds of cloth has died out.

Columns have generally to bear a heavier weight than walls, and have to be correspondingly stronger.

Other flies of the genus Volucella, larger and heavier in build than Eristalis, resemble humble-bees in colour and form, and it was formerly supposed that the purpose of this similarity was to enable the flies to enter with impunity the nests of the humble-bees and to lay their eggs amongst those of the latter insects.

In these actions, except the last, the Americans had the advantage of greater size and a heavier broadside, but they showed excellent seamanship and gunnery.

The "Pelican's" guns were heavier than those of the "Argus."

Tears, dejection and passionate expressions of a despair "wishing only for death," bore fitful and variable witness to her first sense of a heavier yoke than yet had galled her spirit and her pride.

It is advantageous to possess a variety of soils; and if the garden be on a slope it will often be practicable to render the upper part light and dry, while the lower remains of a heavier and damper nature.

When employed for making vine borders, loam of a somewhat heavier nature can be used with advantage, on account of the porous materials which should accompany it.

The mountain chain immediately overhanging it, the high temperature of the sea washing it,,the frequent thunderstorms to which it is subject, the moist atmosphere of its equatorial situation, and the shorter regime of the dry south-east wind are the principal causes of the heavier rainfall on the west coast.

The pelt after the German dressing is dry, soft and white, which is due to a finishing process where meal is used, thus they compare favourably with the moister and consequently heavier English finish.

Phormium is a cream-coloured fibre with a fine silky gloss, capable of being spun and woven into many of the heavier textures for which flax is used, either alone or in combination with flax.

When the tide is first admitted the heavier particles, which are pure sand, are first deposited; the second deposit is a mixture of sand and fine mud, which, from its friable texture, forms the most valuable soil; while lastly the pure mud subsides, containing the finest particles of all, and forms a rich but very tenacious soil.

This was the old tax, the Danegeld, in a new and heavier form and there was great difficulty in levying it.

Bismarck did not wish to lay heavier burdens on the capitalists, and it was not till a later period that they were carried out.

Tobacco and precious stones and metals pay heavier duties.

Under natural selection the less well-adapted forms of life would on the average have a heavier death-rate and a lower multiplication-rate.

The expenses of the princes and lords were, of course, much heavier.

The slow loris (Nycticebus tardigradus) is a heavier built and larger animal, ranging from eastern Bengal to Cochin China, Siam, the Malay Peninsula, Java and Sumatra.

Farther north the rainfall becomes heavier, the plateau is covered with vegetation, and a considerable number of small rivers flow westward through the Cordillera to the Pacific. The Eastern Cordillera, or Andes, forms the water-parting between the two systems. The largest of the eastward-flowing rivers is the Napo, which rises in the eastern defiles of Cotopaxi and Sincholagua - the principal source being the Rio del Valle, which traverses the Valle Vicioso.

In the end the rebellion, formidable as it seemed for a few months, was crushed, and a heavier yoke was laid on the shoulders of the unfortunate peasants.

The only hope of rescuing the industry from total disappearance lies in the fact that the natural indigo gives a faster dye than the manufactured product, while an effort has also been made to introduce the Java-Natal seed into India, which gives a much heavier yield, and so may be better able to compete in price with synthetic indigo.

The ice was however much heavier, and in the terrific pressures which occurred the " Endurance " was crushed on Oct.

In 1262 the Tatar tribute was felt so grievously all over Russia that preparations were made for a general insurrection, and Alexander, who knew that an abortive rebellion would make the yoke heavier, was obliged to go to the Horde in person to prevent the Tatars from again attacking Russia.

If the unacknowledged debt be included (as it often is; and hence the necessity of reference to it), very few states - and those all western or southern - have a heavier burden per capita.

This last burden grew heavier as time went on; 5000 Spartiates and s000 perioec hoplites fought at Plataea in 479 B.C., but the steady decrease in the number of the Spartiates necessitated the increasing employment of the perioeci.

Thus in the central district of Val de Penas and in the Rioja region (situated between Old Castile and Navarre) in the north-east are produced red wines which in regard to vinosity, body and in some other respects resemble the heavier clarets or burgundies of France - although not possessing the delicacy and elegance of the latter.

These, which would be suitable for ordinary beverage purposes, cannot as a rule stand the passage through the Red Sea, and it is therefore only possible to ship the heavier or fortified wines.

The higher charge of 4% on the purchase of slaves, and the still heavier 5% on successions after death, were likewise established at the beginning of the Empire and specially applied to the full citizens.

Each century saw heavier burdens imposed on the actual workers and on their employers, while expenditure was chiefly devoted to unproductive purposes.

The soluble substances are dissolved by the water, and the liquid thus formed being heavier than water, sinks to the bottom of the tank where it is allowed to escape through an outlet.

Greater power was obtained at a smaller expenditure of labour, and it allowed of larger and heavier surfaces being printed.

It is an alluvial plain for the greater part, but contains some sandy tracts, as in Ruble and Arauco; in the north very little natural forest is found except in the valleys and on the slopes of the enclosing mountain ranges, but in the south, where the rainfall is heavier, the plain is well covered with forest.

Although wheat is produced in the northern part of this region, it is grown with greater success in the south, where the rainfall is heavier and the average temperature is lower.

At the same time the rain is heavier as we approach the Himalaya and the greatest falls are measured in its outer ranges; but the quantity again diminishes as we pass onward across the chain, and on arriving at the border of Tibet, behind the great line of snowy peaks, the rain falls in such small quantities as to be hardly susceptible of measurement.

These have been deeply cut by rivers, especially on the north-east, where the rainfall is heavier.

We shall next consider the limiting conditions of stability of the horizontal surface which separates a heavier fluid above from a lighter fluid below.

When the equilibrium at last becomes unstable, the destruction of equilibrium takes place by the lighter fluid ascending in one part of the orifice and the heavier descending in the other.

The larger (and heavier), falling with greater velocity, overtook and collided with the smaller (and lighter), which were thereby forced upwards.

The eggs are spawned in May and June, and are similar in the two species; they are heavier than the fresh water in which they develop, but unlike the herring's eggs they are not adhesive.

These changes in the direction of the long axis of the bird in swimming, diving and flying, and in the direction of the stroke of the wings in sub-aquatic and aerial flight, are due to the fact that the bird is heavier than the air and lighter than the water.

Everything which flies is vastly heavier than the air.

Weight and power are always associated in living animals, and the fact that living animals are made heavier than the medium they are to navigate may be regarded as a conclusive argument in favour of weight being necessary alike to the swimming of the fish and the flying of the bird.

In order to utilize the air as a means of transit, the body in motion, whether it moves in virtue of the life it possesses, or because of a force superadded, must be heavier than air.

As already stated, however, it ought never to be forgotten that even the lightest insect, bird or bat is vastly heavier than the air, and that no fixed relation exists between the weight of body and expanse of wing in any of the orders.

The hand of the gorilla corresponds essentially as to bones and muscles with that of man, but is clumsier and heavier; its thumb is " opposable " like a human thumb, that is, it can easily meet with its extremity the extremities of the other fingers, thus possessing a character which does much to make the human hand so admirable an instrument; but the gorilla's thumb is proportionately shorter than man's.

Anyhow, the taeog class of half-free peasants stands by the side of the smaller tribesmen as subjected to heavier burdens in the way of taxation and services in kind.

But on the southern seaward islands, under the influence of the prevalent westerly or south-westerly winds, it is very much heavier, and reaches 59 in.

His illegitimate son and successor, Constantine erban (1654-58), was the last of the Bassaraba dynasty to rule over Walachia; and on his death the Turkish yoke again weighed heavier on his country.

The wool has a broad staple, and is denser and longer, and the fleece heavier, than in any other British breed.

The South Devons have a fairly fine silky fleece of long staple, heavier than that of the Devon Longwool, which it also excels in size.

Though heavier in fleece and a bulkier animal, the Shropshire resembles an enlarged Southdown.

Whilst heavier than the Shropshire, the Hampshire Down sheep is less symmetrical.

It bears most resemblance to the Scotch Black-face, but carries a finer, heavier fleece, and is larger in head.

The royal norm was heavier than the common norm.

Broadly speaking, the climate on the north and west of the main ranges is both milder and moister than on the south and east, and accordingly the precipitation in the former is relatively heavier, namely IO to 20 in.

In the mountainous districts, where there are only narrow paths, frequently rather steep, it is still not uncommon to meet long trains of pack-mules, which, with ox-carts for heavier goods, constitute the sole means of transport in such regions.

The states-general were silenced and the royal prerogative increased; the royal domains were extended, and the wealth of the crown was augmented; additions were made to the revenue by the sale of municipal charters and patents; and taxation became heavier, since Charles set no limits to the gratification of his tastes either in the collection of jewels and precious objects, of books, or of his love of building, examples of which are the renovation of the Louvre and the erection of the palace of Saint Paul in Paris.

Carbon tetrachloride would be an ideal solvent, as it is non-inflammable and shares with carbon bisulphide the advantage of being heavier than water.

The Thirty Years' War afforded them frequent opportunities of replacing the village Schulzen, or magistrates, with officials of their own; and the fact that their share of taxation was wholly wrung from the peasants made the burden of the latter much heavier than that of the townsmen.

The air grew heavier in response, and it faded once more.

He was as tall as Josh, but he was built heavier – and not as good looking either.

He calmly interjected himself with more drugs to supplement his waning strength then stripped out of the heavier weapons, opting for a knife and small laser gun.

Saturday country is largely arable with Wednesday's country heavier, with more pasture.

Meanwhile the Dance class trawlers, with their heavier and somewhat archaic 4 in, guns, occupied themselves with the convoy itself.

Powerful cheekbones, but rather flat than too strongly arched, except on heavier male heads.

Baryte contains the chemical element barium, which is heavier than the calcium, in gypsum.

Live they come across even heavier and a bright future beckons for this band if there is any justice.

The prospect of a heavier caliber in the Steyr Scout is being considered.

In 1957 new, heavier clappers were provided for the 23 smallest bells.

Carbon dioxide is colorless, non combustible with a faintly acid smell, has a suffocating effect and is heavier than air.

Atomic chlorine, being heavier, exhibits stronger spin-orbit coupling.

In the afternoon cumulus clouds were well-developed and showers heavier.

At 75 m length and 750 tons displacement, she is almost 60% longer and 2.6 times heavier than the next largest sloop.

The heavier or greasier emollients are listed for reference.

The heavier the surface texture the more pastel can be applied before you need fixative to hold it on.

Several members of the group reported hearing small footsteps on the wooden floor and later on louder heavier footsteps.

Normally, inverted forks are much heavier than conventional forks.

They searched harder and dug heavier for tracks on this second volume, with a musical spectrum spanning from raw funk to gritty soul.

While the frigates attacked the galleons, Blake's heavier warships sailed into the harbor to bombard the shore defenses.

Early in the Seventeenth Century, larger galleons were built with heavier armaments.

Slightly heavier rods either contain more graphite or some glass fiber that greatly enhances their ability to stand up to some abuse.

I just grunt a lot, my mind on heavier matters.

The superconductor was then incinerated in a furnace... A moving electron is flying compared to the motion of the heavier ions.

The main keel was different too, a deeper, heavier keel was used on the bilge keeler.

In brief, because the helium leaks out, they shrink, and become heavier than the volume of air they displace.

The Durham also has a polyurethane midsole to suit heavier runners, which is bolstered with rear- and forefoot Air cushioning units.

For example, there is a particle called the muon which is a heavier cousin of the electron.

Keeping the inboard the same, longer oard the same, longer oars feel heavier, shorter oars lighter.

Consider using a brightly colored, heavier line, such as those used for wreck penetration.

Visibility fell from 20 km overnight to 1800 m in the heavier precipitation.

Then the instrumentation builds, gradually reverting to the heavier sound that began the piece.

With the course of time, tanks have become heavier and heavier to counter increasingly powerful anti-tank rockets.

Unfortunately some heavier wheelchairs and pavement scooters cannot be taken on the bus.

The Predator XS Heavy jig handles the larger chubby shads and other heavier soft plastic as well as other general lures.

In the afternoon there were heavier showers including sleet across Anglesey's higher ground around 1410 GMT.

The cement slurry is heavier than the spacer, which is heavier than the wash.

Secondly, we need higher fines, heavier license endorsements and bans for persistent speeders.

The archeologists found spindle whorls which are used to make the end of a long stick, or spindle whorls which are used to make the end of a long stick, or spindle, heavier.

Perhaps the most notable land bird is St Kilda's own distinctive subspecies of wren, 2 - 3g heavier than mainland birds.

Ordinary plastic boot inners can be a little heavier and some absorb sweat.

The Claymore was a much heavier, two-handed sword unlike the broadsword, which was carried on the sword belt.

A black basalt urn will be much, much heavier than a cut crystal vase.

The archeologists found spindle whorls which are used to make the end of a long stick, or spindle, heavier.

The heavier horizontal line is level 3 VAS, the minimum level necessary for whole word processing.

The wood of the durmast oak is commonly heavier and of a darker colour, hence the other is sometimes called by woodmen the white oak, and in France is known as the "chene blanc."

The breaking short of the shaft of the assegai when the weapon was used at close quarters was already a common practice among the Ama-Zulu, but Chaka had the shaft of the assegais made short, and their blades longer and heavier, so that they could be used for cutting or piercing.

Hay made in this way retains the saccharine matter, and will prove heavier and of much better quality.

In the afternoon there were heavier showers including sleet across Anglesey 's higher ground around 1410 GMT.

Perhaps the most notable land bird is St Kilda 's own distinctive subspecies of wren, 2 - 3g heavier than mainland birds.

They will grow in heavier soils than many ferns, but do not thrive where moisture is denied them.

Sheets made of a two-ply fabric are stronger and more durable, but usually heavier.

Fuel vapors are heavier than air; a spark at ground level could cause a fire.

Ventriloquist dummies, perhaps not falling strictly into the category of dolls, carry even heavier baggage.

Remember when fishing weedy waters or where snags might be a problem, the heavier gage wire provides strength to land such quality fish.

The snow was getting heavier and heavier whirling around my face nearly blinding me.

Metal strollers typically hold up better than plastic strollers, but keep in mind that metal strollers are much heavier and usually bulkier.

Breastfed babies are typically heavier than bottle fed babies through the first six months.

Additionally, some children may be taller or heavier than their peers, graduating them out of some models of car seats faster.

Further, heavier vehicles tend to fare better in crash tests than lighter vehicles, which tend to tip over more easily.

Heavier ornaments made of metal will hold up well in stormier, windier climates, and can possibly stay out all year round.

Generally, the larger the unit, the heavier it becomes, so weight becomes a factor in your selection.

Pants meant for activities and for casual wear are usually made form heavier and sturdier materials like cottons, canvas and other cotton based blends.

There are about 40 different kinds of red grapes widely grown for wine around the world, ranging from the light Gamay and Pinot Noir varieties, to the popular Merlots and Zinfandels and the heavier Syrah/Shiraz.

Riesling is a light white, while Chardonnay tends to be heavier and Sauvignon Blanc falls somewhere in between.

Lighter rackets allow you to swing faster (and thus harder) and have more powerful shots, but heavier rackets are more stable and are less likely to result in missed shots.

If it weighs heavier than this, you will not be able to maneuver that well or carry that much cargo.

While heavier mattresses usually last longer, lighter mattresses (such as those made of foam) are much easier to move.

Heavier snowfalls mean you should by a two-stage model; those who don't have a lot of snow can get by with a one-stage model.

Anything heavier is more expensive and a higher quality instrument, and those range in price from $200 to several thousand dollars.

In addition, heavier users should look for additional horsepower to make sure their body weight doesn't overtax the system.

These types of helmets are prone to heavier damage and usage, so finding a helmet that has a excellent venting system and anti-glare visors is a must.

Although plastic is light, kayaks made from this material are usually 5 to 15 pounds heavier than other materials.

Steel shafts are heavier than graphite, but are more sturdy and you can worry less about cosmetic damage.

Steel shafted golf clubs are usually less expensive but heavier, while graphite is lighter and more expensive.

A single-stage gas snow blower is heavier than the electric model but it is slightly more powerful.

Plasma TVs are heavier and use the most energy out of all three technologies, but they offer the best type of screen in the industry.

The cat's underside and hind-leg fur is heavier to protect the belly and legs from the snow and ice.

Cotton percale will not necessarily stand up to this type of treatment, but heavier materials such as corduroy and canvas will have a longer life.

These cats became very popular with breeders and judges, replacing the rounder, heavier Traditional Siamese.

This breed also tends to be heavier in the body and has shorter legs.

Don't shake or stir; instead, allow the heavier grenadine to settle in the bottom of the glass.

Drinkers who prefer a heavier lime flavor use lime flavored vodka.

Standard cotton fabrics are typically 42 to 45 inches wide, while heavier home decorator fabrics can be substantially wider.

The thicker mattresses are heavier, but worth it for the extra padding.

Red cedar is a denser wood than other types of cedar, making it heavier.

Solvents are generally heavier than air, meaning that if they leak or are not disposed of safely they can gather in a single spot and not disperse.

While some people may prefer to have purely decorative pillows, consider choosing larger pillows in heavier fabrics that can withstand some use.

Many designers use the weight of the material to differentiate between a drapery and curtain with a drapery being heavier and typically lined.

Iron swing arms are designs to support heavier drapery weight than other swing arms.

Heavier fabrics work best on pieces that will get more wear, like chairs, couches, cushions or stools.

Heavier weight fabrics are generally more durable while lighter weight fabric, which is used for decoration.

Often fabric curtains are much heavier than they look.

The inner rod is typically used to hang sheer or lace curtains, while the outer rod is used to hang a heavier drapery.

Women who want heavier coverage should go to their local counter and try Full Coverage, Studio Stick SPF 15, Studio Tech or Studio Fix.

You may apply an extra moisturizer if you need it, but note that you will wind up with a heavier layer of mineral base, which you may or may not like.

Use it sparingly to create modest, yet beautiful eyes for the work day, and apply it heavier for dramatic, sexy eyes that are perfect for an evening out on the town.

The lip color was easy to apply with the applicator for heavier coverage and a finger tip for a lighter hint.

Mineral makeup is light and airy, a departure from regular cosmetics, which feel heavier, like a mask.

This will protect your eyes and allow the heavier evening eye makeup to stay put without smudging or fading.

Also - remember heavier eye makeup and more dramatic eye looks work best with a more subtle lip and face.

This means that you can keep the look very natural by using a light hand, or make it much more dramatic by using a heavier hand.

It is probably best to stick with your everyday blush and just apply it a bit heavier for your special night.

Daytime or evening, you may feel you need a heavier hand with makeup application when you get married inside.

If you need heavier coverage, select "MORE."

In addition, heavier make-up can make your subject feel like a professional model and encourage her to take more risks during your shoot.

Since larger, heavier lenses require more stability than shorter lenses, you should also pack a tripod before heading out to photograph the moon.

Meals are heavier and oilier than Cantonese because most dishes are sautéed or fried before they are stewed or braised.

Shanghai - This type of cooking is a bit heavier and oilier than Cantonese style cooking, and citrus fruits are also popular in the cuisine.

Pound cake - this heavier cake will hold its shape very well under the weight of your fruit.

Cardstock is heavier in weight than standard paper, making it ideal for covers, frames, and many aspects of scrapbooking.

You may choose to exceed these guidelines with heavier weight cardstock, but it could affect your printer's functioning and warranty.

A heavier person might over power a ski, whereas a lighter person might not have enough power to turn the ski, even if it is the correct length for his or her height.

It is therefore suggested that you add five to ten centimeters to the suggested length if you are heavier, and subtract five to ten centimeters if you are lighter.

Once your body has built up some muscle strength, you can start to lift heavier weight with less repetition to increase your muscle mass, which is how you bulk up.

It is popular with heavier set males, because it can hide some extra padding on the body.

For a causal beach wedding dress, you may want to avoid heavier materials like brocade, velvet, and heavy silks.

If you are opting for a fall wedding when the weather is cooler, slightly heavier fabrics are more appropriate.

The fabric choices are generally light and flowing rather than the heavier materials sometimes used for more traditional wedding dresses.

Tall or lightweight vases can be knocked over should the wind pick up the beach, so choose heavier containers or add weight to help them keep their stability.

Heavier fabrics may also be too hot to be comfortable on the beach.

Attire for a Christmas wedding should reflect the season with dresses heavier fabrics such as brocades, velvet, and satin.

This way, your arrangements are not weighed down by the heavier, real version of the fruits.

If you are a heavier user who smokes every day, it might take seven to 10 days for the drug to clear your system.

If you prefer a darker room, though, go for richer and heavier fabrics like velvet that block out the light.

For individuals who live in especially cold climates, this means seeking comforters that are heavier and, thus, provide more insulation.

A light comforter is ideal for sleepers who prefer to remain cool, while a heavier model provides essential comfort in cold climates.

Although comforters in general are quite plush, you might consider a heavier weight material if you're seeking something to get you through a long and bone-chilling winter.

Thermal drapes are made with heavier fabrics and have an inner liner to help keep air from passing through.

His sophomore album, Heavier Things, saw the release of the top 40 hit Daughters.

She discovered the negative side of the paparazzi when she battled weight gain, as the tabloids went to town with her heavier pictures.

Her husband co-wrote the songs, and their sound was much heavier than the music Ford had been doing prior to her hiatus.

Additionally, a spring dress, although light and flowery, would most likely be a bit heavier than a summer dress in climates with strong seasonal variations.

Lightweight jackets work for spring, while heavier versions (with or without fleece linings or sherpa collars) are suitable for fall.

Whether you choose lightweight styles or heavier versions to get a boy through cooler weather, feel confident that he'll have a comfortable, stylish piece of outerwear that's always in fashion.

Many parents choose a soft shell jacket for those cool days when heavier coats just aren't necessary.

Ranging in price from around 10 dollars for thinner tights, prices go up to just over 15 dollars for heavier tights.

Most major airlines charge a fee for heavier bags and excess luggage.

Instead, bring along light clothing plus a few heavier layers in case it gets breezy in the islands at night.

A well-bred Shih Tzu has heavier bones that do not break as easily as some Toys breeds, so the Shih Tzu can usually jump up and down from bedding and furniture without harming itself.

Since they are not bred for racing, they are heavier than racing Greyhounds.

Of medium build, their musculature makes them seem heavier than they really are.

Diestrus - This is the third stage of the heat cycle in which a bitch typically resumes heavier discharge for about four to seven days as the cycle begins to draw to a close.

Removing flowers means you won't get a berry crop right away but subsequent crops are likely to be heavier and produce larger berries.

This makes it useful for one-piece doors that are larger and heavier than typical garage doors.

If using bristle brushes, natural bristles work best on heavier, oil-based paints.

Since this type of loose fill is much denser and therefore heavier than fiber glass or slag and wool, it sometimes may not be able to be used in attics since too much weight would cause the drywall ceiling below to sag.

For example, if you're installing a carpet tile that has a thick pile, use a heavier adhesive.

The popularity of these repeating patterns led many homeowners to begin using them on their kitchen backsplashes as well, rather than heavier, more expensive ceramic tiles.

Vintage pieces tend to be heavier then the newer ones.

So it's a heavier quality base than a lot of costume jewelry.

They are usually heavier weight and include extra features for ventilation.

When you discover how to flatter your specific body type through how you dress, you'll see why some styles look fabulous on you, while others make you look shorter or heavier than you really are.

Consider special guidelines for heavier men, if that describes you.

A soft, supple leather will move with you rather than making it challenging to move as a heavier coat would, but the dense material will offer all the warmth you could need on a crisp night without bulk.

Cooler months calls for heavier weight denim and darker washes.

Weighting is the process of incorporating chemical compounds into the fabric to make it heavier.

Also 100% organic cotton, this heavier cotton comes in the most color choices.

For something a little sportier, a heavier, hooded jacket provides additional coverage and added warmth when paired with some plus size shorts.

Weight - A heavier fabric will flow freely over the hips and legs, without clinging to the body.

Heavier fabric is also less likely to wrinkle.

In a heavier fabric and with longer sleeves, it works well for any other season, too.

Satin finishes are often a little heavier in weight and are seen in classic-styled shirts in solid colors during the winter and holiday seasons.

For fall and winter - Heavier fabrics will keep you drier and darker colors will look cleaner longer than lighter-weight, lighter-toned colors.

When it comes to wearing fleece, remember that it comes in heavier and lighter weights so some fleece rain jackets will be warmer than others.

Coats sold in climates that experience harsh winters will be heavier than coats sold in more tropical areas.

Choose styles with flat fronts to give you a sleek appearance, and don't fret over the possibility of looking a little heavier because of the pockets, zippers, and buttons that define cargos.

A side tie detail, wide, flowing sleeves and allover pattern will draw eyes up, away from your heavier bottom half.

In the winter, heavier flannel sets are meant to keep you warm and cozy.

Long sleeves are great for shrugs you wear on early autumn days and evenings when there's a bit of a nip in the air, but you're not ready for something heavier.

Remember that if your blazer has a lot of beading, it's going to be heavier than your average jacket.

In recent years, stores carrying plus size furniture have really expanded their lines to include merchandise that, at first glance, doesn't necessarily appear to be for heavier people.

Brilliant white hues bounce light into the room, which is wonderful for the occasion, but this effect can also give the illusion that the bride is heavier than she really is.

For fall and winter, three-quarter to full-length sleeves can combine with a heavier material such as knit jersey, for a blouse you can wear to work and on the weekends.

Choosing thick fabrics will make you look heavier than you are.

It's just as hard-working as its heavier counterparts, but will make moving around town a bit easier.

One figure may be slightly heavier on top, another may be fuller in the hip and thigh area and still others may possess hourglass figures.

The sweater dress is a variation of the baby doll dress, with heavier cotton material suitable for fall and winter.

While black slenderizes, red actually makes you look heavier so if you plant to go with red, choose a tailored cut to look your best.

One point is to avoid shiny gowns, as these can make you appear heavier.