Laying-down Sentence Examples

The prince of Orange, Don Requesens, who had now formally entered the Calvinist communion, governor- was inexorable in laying down three conditions as general.

The Protector and the council together were given a life tenure of office, with a large army and a settled revenue sufficient for public needs in time of peace; while the clauses relating to religion "are remarkable as laying down for the first time with authority a principle of toleration," 2 though this toleration did not apply to Roman Catholics and Anglicans.

After laying down my pen, I took several turns in a berceau or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains.

The decrease in the demand for labour is attributable chiefly to the reduction of the cultivated area and the laying down to pasture of land once under the plough, and to the increasing use of agricultural machinery.

The works sent to Clement he regarded as preliminaries, laying down principles which were afterwards to be applied to the sciences.

Particularly in the first quarter of the 14th century, writers were busy in explaining the causes of the failures of past Crusades, and in laying down the lines along which a new Crusade must proceed.

Except in the neighbourhood of Aden, no regular surveys exist, and professional work is limited to the marine surveys of the Indian government and the admiralty, which, while laying down the coast line with fair accuracy, give little or no topographical information inland.

The Comtist maintains that even if these five volumes together fail in laying down correctly and finally the lines of the new science, still they are the first solution of a great problem hitherto unattempted.

The verdict of history upon his reign is best expressed in his own words - "I have done nothing which should prevent me from laying down my power, and living in safety as a private man."

Thus, after laying down as a general rule for declinable words that, when they refer to one and the same person, they must have the same case, gender and number, Priscian adds that when there are transitive words we may use different numbers, as doceo discipulos, docemus discipulum.

This state of things the great Athanasius set himself to correct, and he did so by laying down a list identical with our New Testament as we have it now.

At Confederation Many Eager Followers Began To Take Up The' Work Which The Founders Were Laying Down.

Proceed with the laying down of lawns and gravel-walks, and keep the former regularly mown.

These containedelaborateprovisions for supervising the universities and muzzling the press, laying down that no constitution inconsistent with the monarchical principle should be granted, and setting up a central commission at Mainz to inquire into the machinations of the great revolutionary secret society which existed only in the imagination of the authorities.

There never was any general law laying down clear and universal rules, but since the time of Joseph II.

The cantonments are regulated by a municipal ordinance, establishing rates and laying down various regulations for order and sanitation.

He was instructed to procure from the pope a decretal commission, laying down principles of law by which Wolsey and Campeggio might hear and determine the cause without appeal.

The state even afforded them protection against extreme cruelty on the part of their masters in respect of life and limb, but in laying down this rule English lawyers were able to follow the precedents set by late Roman jurisprudence, especially by measures of Hadrian, Antonine and Constantine the Great.

Over the land areas thus formed, the seas in Cambrian time gradually spread, laying down first the series known as Lower Cambrian, then by further encroachment on the land the wider spread Upper Cambrian deposits - in Europe, the middle series is the most extensive.

As attorney he was merely fulfilling his duty in obeying the command of the king; and in laying down the law on the disputed point, he was, we may be sure, speaking his own convictions.

Hirata answered by anticipation the modern reproach against Shinto, founded on the absence of any definite morality connected with it, by laying down the simple rule, " Act so that you need not be ashamed before the Kami of the unseen."

It led to the laying down of "street railways" in many large towns.

Briefly, after successive gains and losses, not only Erivan was taken from Persia but Tabriz also, and finally, through the intervention of Sir John Macdonald, the English envoy, a new treaty was concluded at Turkmanchai, laying down the boundary between Russia and Persia.

Long before England was ripe to welcome deistic thought Lord Herbert of Cherbury earned the name "Father of Deism" by laying down the main line of that religious philosophy which in various forms continued ever after to be the backbone of deistic systems. He based his theology on a comprehensive, if insufficient, survey of the nature, foundation, limits and tests of human knowledge.

After laying down his dictatorial powers, he continued to preside over the Executive Committee till the election of a regular president of the republic. It was expected that the suffrages of France would raise Cavaignac to that position.

Taking as the basis for discussion the draft loi organique of 1901, it elaborated a measure laying down the principles applicable to the Congo State when it should become a Belgian colony.

The comparative science of civilization thus not only generalizes the data of history, but supplements its information by laying down the lines of development along which the lowest prehistoric culture has gradually risen to the highest modern level.

But it should be noted that the primary reference of "binding and loosing" is, according to rabbinical usage, rather to the laying down of rules than to condoning breaches of them; and nothing is said to confine the words "Whose soever sins ye forgive" to the offences of Christians already baptized, and they should be held to include preaching the Gospel and baptizing converts as well as the administration of internal discipline.

But it is most noteworthy that the barons, while providing for the abolition of abuses which affect themselves, show an unselfish and patriotic spirit in laying down the rule that all the concessions which the king makes to them shall also be extended by themselves to their own sub-tenants.

Most of all did he show his sincere wish for peace by twice laying down the protectorate when the king was restored to sanity.

This includes the wines of Bordeaux where we also have sufficient cellarage to hold stocks, not yet listed, for laying down.

Or you can both approach the same location from different directions, laying down a deadly crossfire to quickly take out the enemy.

Mr George Goring has been laying down wines for the future delectation of his customers for many a long year.

You have a large ball of string, and walk round the equator, laying down a taut trail of string.

It might make the old farts think twice about laying down the law to clubs in future.

The highly talented rapper ' Skinnyman ', laying down some concious lyrics in Flip's studio.

It is the electronic equivalent of laying down a " breadcrumb trail " to mark your path.

They were, besides, pioneers in laying down level greens of superlative excellence.

As affecting agricultural practice there were three noteworthy improvements in respect of the making of which, without the consent of or notice to his landlord, a tenant might claim compensation - (1) the consumption on the holding " by horses, other than those regularly employed on the holding," of corn, cake or other feeding-stuff not produced on the holding; (2) the "consumption on the holding by cattle, sheep, or pigs, or by horses other than those regularly employed on the holding, of corn proved by satisfactory evidence to have been produced and consumed on the holding "; (3) " laying down temporary pasture with clover, grass, lucerne, sainfoin or other seeds sown more than two years prior to the determination of the tenancy."

As examples of class (i.) may be mentioned - erection or enlargement of buildings, laying down of permanent pasture, making of gardens or fences, planting of hops, embankments and sluices; as examples of (ii.) - chalking of land, clay burning, application to land of purchased artificial or purchased manure, except they have been made for the purpose of making provision to protect the holding from injury or deterioration.

It was therefore no sudden revolution when, on the 15th of November 1839 Abd-ul-Mejid signalized his accession by promulgating the Tanzimat, or Hatti-Sherif of Gulhane, a decree abolishing the arbitrary and unlimited power hitherto exercised by the state and its officials, laying down the doctrine of the perfect equality of all Ottoman subjects of whatever race or creed, and providing for the regular, orderly and legal government of the country and the security of life, property and honour for all its inhabitants.

The highly talented rapper ' Skinnyman ', laying down some concious lyrics in Flip 's studio.

If he 's not laying down suppression fire, he 's sticking a rocket up the rear-end of a tank.

They wait for passing prey, which they detect by laying down silken threads radiating from the top of the tunnel across the ground.

They left its elaboration to succeeding generations, laying down only the general laws.

It is thought that Washington will leave it to Britain to draft a resolution laying down an ultimatum for the return of weapons inspectors.

I really try in all the books to empower moms to make wise choices for themselves and their babies, instead of laying down rules and methods.

Install the first row - Using a trowel (like those used for mortar) spread the manufacturer's recommended adhesive on the subfloor and begin laying down the planks.

Test out the acoustics in the room; if there are too many hard surfaces, consider laying down carpet or installing curtains to help absorb sound and prevent echoes.

In fact, at first it may seem like you're laying down a lot of money for your four-legged friend.

Your dog should test out the box before birthing day by getting into it and laying down.

Take measurements of the dog while he is standing and laying down to figure out how much space he will take up in the dog house and still have leg room.

Collectibles - Wines in this group will be deemed worthy for laying down to age.

Mineral oil should not be given to infants or other children while laying down.

Hip hop dance is one of the youngest forms of dancing currently practiced; but even it has roots, which go back about four decades, with the stylistic moves of performers like James Brown laying down the basis.

This can easily be overcome by putting down cellophane wrap or paper towels before laying down the stick.

After the insemination process, the woman will typically remain laying down for about 30 minutes.

If two players tie for the highest card, they have a "war" and face off by laying down two more cards, and the winner of the war takes all the cards on the table for that turn.

Be honest and upfront, laying down the rules before you launch into a game.

What matters are not the personal characteristics of the person laying down your ink, but her ability to create tattoos that make the more delicately minded clientele happy.

Modifications are also shown for sitting, standing and laying down.