Unfamiliar Sentence Examples

She stopped, unfamiliar with the sight of death.

Nearing the old house, she spotted an unfamiliar truck parked beside the road.

He scowled at the other girls, and his voice had an unfamiliar edge.

At the unfamiliar voice, she faced the two men standing outside her kitchen.

The voice was unfamiliar.

These insects are adorned with bands of black and yellow, or with bright metallic colours, and on account of their large size and formidable ovipositors they often cause needless alarm to persons unfamiliar with their habits.

If she were unfamiliar with the accepted societal behaviors of a woman on his planet, he couldn't expect her to be any more familiar with the machine.

The sheets were cold and the unfamiliar surroundings unsettling.

As Dean peddled up to Bird Song, he saw no unfamiliar cars.

Brow furrowing, she pushed herself up to examine the unfamiliar bedroom.

Two bolted to his feet at the unfamiliar voice.

Maybe she called the cigarettes 'old' because the packaging looked unfamiliar.

She was halfway to the portal when the low, unfamiliar voice reached her.

Having the world's best neurologist on call was one of the perks of the rich and famous, a world unfamiliar to her except that her sister had been gunning for it since her sixteenth birthday.

She moved here a month ago, so was unfamiliar with the area.

It was as if their bodies were created to be together, not at all unfamiliar, entwined and as one.

Whether we look at his pure mathematical or at his physical researches we receive the same impression of Pascal; we see the strongest marks of a great original genius creating new ideas, and seizing upon, mastering, and pursuing farther everything that was fresh and unfamiliar in his time.

In education the Scandinavian Lapps are far ahead of their Russian brethren, to whom reading and writing are arts as unfamiliar as they were to their pagan ancestors.

It was a scene not unfamiliar to Adrienne, but she had been fortunate up to this point that it had never been a personal tragedy.

Did you stop drinking the juice your master gave you? an unfamiliar voice asked.

He broke free of attackers before reaching the camouflaged door and waved his band in front of what would look like just another boulder to someone unfamiliar with the path.

He glanced back once more at the void beyond the ledge and then looped the line around his body and stomped the few feet toward the cliff, trying to step without tripping in the cumbersome and unfamiliar foot wear.

However, being severely allergic to certain foods, I can never afford to experiment with dishes that I am unfamiliar with.

One immediate consequence of this is that Tinker, Tailor... feels somewhat antiquated, of belonging in some distant, unfamiliar time.

An unfamiliar aroma greeted his nostrils as she poured broth, sharp with herbs, into the waiting bowls.

Those who are unfamiliar with butter were churning the butter.

This soft natural lambskin comforter can be useful on the move as young travelers will feel secure in unfamiliar places.

A hand-eye coordination system has been developed to guide a robot manipulator to pick up unfamiliar objects in unstructured environments with uncalibrated stereo cameras.

Familiar and unfamiliar Sea Shanties were accompanied by a variety of instruments including melodeons, concertinas, two guitars and a tin whistle.

A few unfamiliar faces had entered the tavern, that wasn't entirely unusual but a lone unfamiliar face ordered an unfamiliar drink.

Those unfamiliar with grammatical terminology should also attend the class in ' Background to language learning ' during their first term.

Pop-up boxes remind learners of unfamiliar terminology in a clear visual glossary.

For most members of SEAC, policy on animal breeding was unfamiliar territory.

It quickly turned the MP for West Bromwich East, a hitherto unfamiliar backbencher, into something of a new media star.

You on the other hand will be stepping into totally unfamiliar territory.

Why it remains a largely unfamiliar destination to the British is still a mystery to me.

Even those wholly unfamiliar with this area will find the text entirely accessible.

Most of us are completely unfamiliar with such poverty.

Saints travel to Reading for an unfamiliar Friday night kick off, with an equally unfamiliar line-up.

The world seemed remarkably unfamiliar; more closed in some ways; more accessible in others.

Knight is the one here who appears unfamiliar with the literature on this issue.

If any terms remain unfamiliar after reading this, our extensive Glossary should help you.

The intuitive new wizard removes the jargon and unfamiliar terms from selecting different configurations to produce PDF optimized for different uses.

And though there was positive gain in the removal of idolatrous and corrupt modes of worship, there was also positive loss in the disappearance of this old genial phase of Hebrew social life and worship. It involved a vast difference to many a Judaean village when the festival pilgrimage was no longer made to the familiar local sanctuary with its hoary associations of ancient heroic or patriarchal story, but to a distant and comparatively unfamiliar city with its stately shrine and priesthood.

Pliny (Epp. 96) states that he had never taken part in formal trials of Christians, and was therefore unfamiliar with precedents as to the extent of the investigation.

Through the door came the sounds of Kutuzov's voice, excited and dissatisfied, interrupted by another, an unfamiliar voice.

The bibliography from Poetics Today includes unfamiliar material on semiotics approaches to culture.

Study in the diverse group of in snider avery American Savings Life Insurance Company v. Income of those unfamiliar with direct channels.

The cave came alive with unfamiliar noises as stalactites dripped and splattered on the sand and rock.

Nor is he unfamiliar with the subtleties of the Greek language.

A few unfamiliar faces had entered the tavern, that was n't entirely unusual but a lone unfamiliar face ordered an unfamiliar drink.

For those of you unfamiliar with this concept of IC looking " hip " you are n't the only one.

If you are unfamiliar with the story, here is a basic version.

So the handling centers may well be unfamiliar with the procedure.

Harker 's bravery is initially suggested through his optimism despite unfamiliar surroundings.

Defeat is unfamiliar territory for us, each etched on my memory from the Bank of England to Havant.

Again the music is suggestive of an unfamiliar terrain toward which these sirens draw the unwary through spectral waves.

A member of staff will be present to assist with unfamiliar terminology.

This module assesses the student 's ability to apply basic physics to unfamiliar situations.

This change is unprecedented in terms of its procedural and legal complexity and extends unfamiliar areas of law to millions of people.

The hikers were having a difficulty navigating the unfamiliar area with a simplecontourmap.

He hoped to achieve a state of enlightenment by attending numerous courses about unfamiliar topics.

If you are trying to create something new, different and unfamiliar, you may be ignored or mocked; you certainly will have a lot of doors shut in your face.

In other words, don't use large, unfamiliar words to describe the pregnancy and birth of the new baby.

Because the order of Chinese names are pronounced in the reverse of many other cultures, including American names, those unfamiliar with this Chinese tradition often become confused regarding which name is the actual surname.

Most parents are unfamiliar with the term "hemangioma", and they typically have numerous questions regarding this skin anomaly.

Those unfamiliar with a baptism ceremony may not understand all that an invitation to attend a child's baptism conveys.

It's a good idea to have a few covers and liners already set up for occasions when you want to do a quick change or someone unfamiliar with diaper folding is taking care of your child.

A good travel guide is essential to enjoying the best hotels, restaurants, sights and sounds of any place unfamiliar to you.

This can help significantly when traveling in an unfamiliar area.

Aftermarket. These kind of units are purchased because you want the ability to use it in your car as well as on foot, like in an unfamiliar city.

Read feedback about the store if you're unfamiliar with the company.

If you're unfamiliar with the term, buying items wholesale means that you're purchasing something, in this case basket supplies, from a wholesaler who purchases directly from the manufacturer, without having to go to a retail store.

Cats get stressed and often stop using the litter box because of a traumatic situation such as a move, the presence of unfamiliar people, addition of a new pet or cats outside of the house.

If you are unfamiliar with the term "kneading", it is used to describe the behavior of a cat when it uses its front paws to grasp and repeatedly pull at a carpet, pillow or some other soft surface while alternating one paw with the other.

Books available in an online format sometimes have special features, such as a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words or the option of having a narrator read the story to you.

Most kids will stumble over unfamiliar words; a parent nearby can help them sound it out and repeat it several times until they're comfortable with it.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the John Newbery Medal is awarded annually to an outstanding work of children's literature published during the previous year.

If the children come across unfamiliar words, they can use the Magic Pen to hear the word aloud, and the dictionary defines the words.

Ask for a copy of your medical report, especially if you receive a bill you are unfamiliar with from a provider you did not use.

Likewise, hiring an attorney who charges a small hourly rate but is unfamiliar with divorce law and/or your local court can be very expensive.

The concept of the humors is not unfamiliar to most people in the English speaking world.

Those unfamiliar with mineral makeup might not be aware that it's more than just foundation.

Even those unfamiliar with the brand will likely grow to love using the product.

If you are unfamiliar with the different brands of makeup, visit several different counters, collecting advice and samples on which foundation is best for your skin tone and type.

Things move fast and unfamiliar terms might get thrown around.

Check your account regularly for any unfamiliar transactions.

People who are unfamiliar with DSLRs can use the automatic shooting mode until they get the hang of more advanced features.

If you're unfamiliar with basic web design, you may even want to consider hiring a professional designer to create a site for your business.

Podcasting is becoming increasingly popular, but the concept is often unfamiliar to many crafters.

The site also offers instructions for using pdf files if you are unfamiliar with downloading and opening files.

Keep in mind as well that anytime you download something from the internet, especially from a website you are unfamiliar with, you are putting your computer and its data at risk.

The sizing of various labels can be very different, so if you are buying an unfamiliar label or one you've never worn before, make sure to read any special sizing information on the site.

He isn't the only one experiencing new emotions and venturing into unfamiliar territory.

Delia's, sometimes spelled Deliah's by unfamiliar shoppers, is a top teen fashion destination.

The prospect of following a raw food diet may seem daunting to those unfamiliar with its basic tenets.

People who are unfamiliar with eating disorders sometimes confuse bulimia and anorexia.

Often, teens that have a problem with substance abuse do not get the drug addiction help they need because parents are unaware of the situation or unfamiliar with chemical dependency.

If many of these names appear unfamiliar, that's because they rarely receive top billing.

For those of you unfamiliar with the term rockabilly, it actually refers to a particular subculture that began in the 1950s.

The downside is that not all brands represent the same level of quality, and those unfamiliar with labels may find themselves shopping based on price alone and not on true worth.

And when you're in an unfamiliar environment, friends can mean the difference between enjoying your college experience and making plans to change schools as soon as possible.

Faculty members and professors who are unfamiliar with the process of online teaching need to be trained before they can participate in the programs.

People who are unfamiliar with distance learning should take time to learn more about the process prior to signing up for any kind of degree program.

Older students who are unfamiliar with many modern technological methods may find it's too time-consuming to learn all of the electronic skills necessary for traditional distance learning.

However, it's also true that party atmospheres on campus can pose serious medical and health risks to students, especially those who are unfamiliar with their alcohol tolerances or unfamiliar with drinking and drugs in general.

Many people perceive cruise travel as exotic and unfamiliar, but with a few common sense cruise ship tips its easy to make the most of your vacation, from beginning to end.

There is little you can do to keep your dog from becoming infected by dogs that you are unfamiliar with.

If an unfamiliar dog approaches you, stay motionless.

It's also not recommended to purchase discontinued vinyl tiles from an unfamiliar online source without seeing the product in person.

The fascinating world of vintage fashion is worth a peek, particularly if it's something you're unfamiliar with.

There are no dressing rooms in this virtual universe, which can make choosing the right size a bit tricky, especially if you're unfamiliar with the brand.

Almost all online retailers feature a size chart, so if you're shopping for something unfamiliar, you can rely on your measurements to choose the right one.

It is written by a British person, so some of the vocabulary may be unfamiliar to American readers.

They are more likely to be harmed by someone they know and trust, rather than a person that is unfamiliar to them.

Senior citizens are often unfamiliar with all of the senior services that are available to them.

These sites may be a better option for those who are unfamiliar with online dating, as customer support and other features are often included.

In these situations, people may fall asleep better when their habits change, such as sleeping in an unfamiliar bed.

The patient will reveal more information during their initial consultation and they may be more likely to avoid the stress often felt when sleeping in an unfamiliar bed or room away from home.

These unfamiliar tools and people can cause stress, so it's important to remember your reasons for joining the sleep study and your goal of determining how you can get a good night's rest.

Feeling anxious about sleeping in an unfamiliar location is a natural reaction, especially when you're attached to monitors.

If you are unfamiliar with the retailer, especially with internet stores, cross reference through other web sites and outside customer reviews and information it to make sure it is reputable.

Even so, you may still want to visit that site, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the Samantha look, as this will give you a better idea on what you can expect from the style.

If you are unfamiliar with this method of information exchange and are planning a Disney trip, you will definitely want to check out a variety of forum discussions.

The GameCube controller can look intimidating to some people who are unfamiliar with gaming, but it's relatively easy to familiarize yourself with it.

For those of you unfamiliar with the game, Magic the Gathering was originally a card game where you are basically a wizard dueling head to head with other wizards.

Really, the writing is a perfect balance, equally parts fresh and poignant while also maintaining a healthy sense of both nostalgia and humor.The plot, for those unfamiliar with the game, revolves around a dark knight named Cecil.

For those of you unfamiliar with his name, he plays Gandalf the Wizard in the movie.

The value of non-realistic video games is that the player must become more aware of the unfamiliar gaming world.

There is no huge time commitment and with six letters (online version), there are not a lot of unfamiliar words.

But for the casual gamer unfamiliar with the loads of precursor technology, they aren't going to want to put the time into learning HOW to game just to PLAY games.

Some of the exercises may be unfamiliar and some quick instruction will help you do it right the first time.

The Semillon brings in other characteristics that are unfamiliar to the average run-of-the-mill Sauvignon Blanc.

The infant displays an obvious preference for parents over other caregivers and other unfamiliar people.

For students who are unfamiliar with the mechanics of taking a standardized test, a practice test session given by a teacher shortly before the CAT testing session begins may be appropriate.

Any unfamiliar activity that stresses a muscle or joint may cause a strain or sprain.

Affected children are typically shy and are especially so in the presence of strangers and unfamiliar surroundings or situations.

At six months, infants begin to remember familiar objects, react to unfamiliar people or situations, and realize that objects are permanent.

Anyone who is unfamiliar with handling a baby should receive appropriate instruction before beginning infant massage.

Crying is a normal response to the strange environment, unfamiliar people, restraints, and separation from the parent.

At early ages, inhibited children cling to their mothers and may cry and hesitate when confronted with unfamiliar persons or events.

An older inhibited child or teenager, for example, may not cling to his or her mother or cry when coming to an unfamiliar laboratory but may hesitate to talk to the examiner and may smile infrequently.

The hospital is a frightening place full of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and people, and the child's primary source of security and reassurance is a parent.

The infant is often hesitant to separate from the caregiver and is quick to display anxiety and distress in an unfamiliar setting.

The child may burst into tears if an unknown person makes eye contact or shriek if left even momentarily in the care of an unfamiliar person.

Infants may react immediately and vigorously to strangers, especially if approached suddenly or picked up by someone unfamiliar.

As infants acquire more experience in dealing with unfamiliar persons at family outings or in day care, their anxiety about strangers diminishes.

All parents are concerned about teaching their children to be wary when approached by unfamiliar adults.

Very experienced dancers can interpret this list of steps, but beginning dancers and those unfamiliar with the names of these dance steps will find the list to be as understandable as a foreign language you never saw before.

Keep your demands to one or two songs, or just enjoy experiencing some new tunes if you are unfamiliar with what is being played.

This question arises if the person is unfamiliar with the powerful symbol that embodies the essence of the ancient Chinese philosophy of the dual polarity of everything in the universe.

Immigration officers were often unfamiliar with foreign surnames and spelled the name phonetically.

It is also great to have a resource for help in teaching unfamiliar topics, brainstorming, or organization field trips.

Summer camps and weekend camps are a great way for your child to meet other children and overcome any fears he may have approaching unfamiliar peers.

First, for parents unfamiliar with mathematics or uncomfortable with mathematics, using a resource such as this one, which contains clear teaching guides, make sit much easier to work through concepts.

You can create your own spelling word lists by using unfamiliar words found in the week's reading books, or by making a list from the words that your child misspells in his writing assignments.

The themed sheets are an ideal starting place for parents unfamiliar with the use of the site.

Some parents may feel unfamiliar with the language of their child's choice.

Clinical Liaisons are medical professionals that are there to help you with unfamiliar situations or questions that come up while on assignments.

If you are unfamiliar with how adjustable mortgage rates work, shopping for a mortgage can be a frustrating experience.

During 2007, many people unfamiliar with the term found themselves asking "what is a subprime mortgage"?

If you are unfamiliar with the folding symbols, use origami printables that include clearly written instructions along with the diagram.

You might see some surfers, but those unfamiliar with San Francisco should be aware the beach is miles from the heart of the city and can be very foggy at times.

It's a great way to begin if you're unfamiliar with the stores that offer outlet locations.

For those who might be unfamiliar with this style, know that the "sling" part in this style's name, could literally be changed to "string" without causing the slightest of controversy.

If you're unfamiliar with the label or you don't know what to look for in terms of quality, you'll end up disappointed.

Online measurement conversion sites can be a useful tool to help you work out unfamiliar measurements.

Grant applications can be quite intimidating if you are unfamiliar with how they work.

Make sure your pop-up blocker and virus protection program are running when you play games at unfamiliar sites.

Today, this is not possible and people are forced to go to unfamiliar territory in the hopes of meeting the right person.

Although you have years of experience in what doesn't work in a relationship, you may be quite unfamiliar with new dating rules of today.

The benefits of flirting include feeling attractive and the excitement of something new and unfamiliar.

Now you are dating a man who has unfamiliar behaviors.

Often, when we are in a new and unfamiliar situation, our brain searches its archives for previous or similar experiences.

Parents, particularly if they will be helping with wedding expenses, may be unwilling or unable to support the additional cost of a party, and it may be an unfamiliar custom to many families.

To couples unfamiliar with diamond characteristics and the finer points of engagement rings, buying loose stones may seem like too big a hassle to be worth the effort.

You enjoy researching and learning about topics that are unfamiliar to you.

The Elements of Technical Writing by Gary Blake and Bob Bly - This short guide outlines the very basics of technical writing for those who are unfamiliar with this profession.

Since the majority of consumers are unfamiliar with the bulk of chemical or even natural additives in their foods, such ingredients can confuse shoppers.

This is particularly tragic since most people vying for the purchase of less-expensive Gucci products are typically unfamiliar with genuine Gucci merchandise.

While the best bag you can carry in an unfamiliar place is one that crosses the body, anything with a decent capacity that's also comfortable is highly desirable.

A well-liked travel tote and shoulder bag for big cities and unfamiliar places is the CitySafe Travel Shoulder Tote Bag.

As you might imagine, few people understood the meaning behind all of this unfamiliar symbolism at the time the original cards were published, but that only added to the Knapp-Hall deck's mystique.

When a reading child encounters an unfamiliar word, he may stop reading to ask a parent or teacher for the meaning.

When a child has to put down his book to struggle with a dictionary to get the meaning, he is not only likely to lose interest in his reading, but he will probably not ask for the meaning of unfamiliar words again!

Advise children not to touch any "balloons" or unfamiliar items in the water or on land.

If your child likes the idea of going to camp but is a bit hesitant about staying with unfamiliar people, be sure to address his concerns.

Among this website's affiliates is Movie Art which provides beginning buyers with advice on what to look for-something that none of the other sites touch on but which is invaluable for those who are unfamiliar with this area of collecting.

People sometimes experience being paralyzed, hearing a buzzing sound, sensing a presence in the room or many other sensations that can be unnerving to someone unfamiliar with the process.

For those unfamiliar with a barter system, please provide a brief overview of the process.

When purchasing a new and unfamiliar tattoo ink, be sure to contact the ink-carrier brand and ask them to disclose the ingredients so that you may be certain you aren't in danger of any allergic reaction.

These procedures require precision as well as a great deal of experience in order to achieve desired results, so it should not be entrusted into the hands of someone unfamiliar with the unique requirements of facial tattooing.

Perhaps an artful scroll will depict the same fancy font without the commitment to a language that you are ultimately unfamiliar with.

Some travelers might be willing to follow the tour's schedule in exchange for the comfort they feel traveling in an unfamiliar place.

This can help when making a purchase of an unfamiliar design.

This can be particularly useful for children who may get distressed by the sound of an unfamiliar noise and this can result in a stressful start to the day.

To someone who is unfamiliar with yoga, yogis who are performing this type of breath control sound like ocean waves.

For those unfamiliar with practicing yoga in a heated environment, it is important to orient yourself towards your own physical and medical health before beginning this practice.

Even a routine trip to the grocery store can be a traumatic experience for those with autism, the unfamiliar surroundings or people causing extreme discomfort and insecurity.

If he is unfamiliar with the questions you ask, consider finding someone else to prepare your taxes.

Use caution when downloading templates from unfamiliar sites, as it's possible to get malware or viruses from sites that lure you with the promise of a free template.

Use caution when visiting unfamiliar sites, as some advertise free templates only to charge for any templates you download.

Maybe not, but they don't like the unfamiliar feeling of material on their bodies.

If you're unfamiliar with the decoupage technique, please review the LoveToKnow Crafts article How to Decoupage for more information.

Read the book and look at local stores to see what allowed foods are available to you, buy your supplements, and taste some unfamiliar veggies to broaden your palate.

For those unfamiliar with the Weight Watchers POINTS System, each food is assigned a number of points, and each person is given a number of points they can eat each week.

It may take practice to smoothly execute some exercises that are unfamiliar to you, but practice will make perfect.

The last thing you want is to be stopped mid-workout by cramps or stomach upset as a result of unfamiliar food.

If applicants are unfamiliar with the various types of coverage available, then they can either search for answers on the company's website or contact a representative by phone to get answers to their questions.

If you are unfamiliar with these terms, ask a company representative to explain them in detail.

If you've found exactly the delicate little number you're looking for on a European site and you're unfamiliar with the sizing there, it can be intimidating-and more than a little frustrating.

People who were largely unfamiliar with these sisters regardless of their acting or famous relatives quickly came to recognize them when they turned to reality TV.

Working in a new kitchen you are unfamiliar with the equipment, not having the equipment you want, working with new staff, finding ingredients, cooking for people you are unfamiliar with, doing it all again the next week.

It implies that the phrase 'philosopher's stone' is unfamiliar to most Americans - probably a good bet.

Collagen production slows dramatically, which then results in a slew of skin care woes heretofore unfamiliar to most women, including wrinkles, scars and fine lines.

A skin growth that is unfamiliar and tends to be sore.

If you're unfamiliar with HTML, that may be the best method for customizing your page, and there are hundreds of other techniques on that site.

While Myspace has designed its basic blue and white layout to be friendly for any user, those unfamiliar with standard HTML codes may find themselves easily lost on the site, and end up with a cluttered and jumbled looking page.

If you're unfamiliar with the nuances involved, use a template to see how it is done.

That definition pretty much says it all, but it may still be confusing to people who are unfamiliar with what goes on "under the hood" of the world wide web.

Go ahead and push the edge of the unfamiliar when you're creating your layout.

The chef is glad to adjust the level of spice of each dish to the taste of the guest, and suggests that those who are unfamiliar with this sort of cuisine start mild and work their way up to spicy.

The minute he found her missing from the cave, he'd felt an uneasy, unfamiliar sense of concern.

It certainly tasted like beef, though the tangy spices were unfamiliar.

The name was unfamiliar, which meant he was not well connected and not among the families of his advisors.

Her gaze went to the unfamiliar horizon as raw pain began to replace her numbness.

On the other hand, the idea of contempt at the exposure of the person, to whatever extent, may not have been so prominent, especially if the custom were not unfamiliar, and it is possible that the sequel refers more particularly to grosser practices attending outbursts of religious enthusiasm.'

Unable at first to cope with their unfamiliar ideas, he determined to become a scholar, and until 1628 was engaged in a careful study of Greek and Latin authors, the outcome of which was his great translation of Thucydides.

In later times the peacock, which was still unfamiliar to the Greeks in the 5th century, was her favourite, especially at Samos.

Their lyrics celebrated the mountains and rivers of the magnificent country they had left; and, while introducing images and scenery unfamiliar to the inhabitants of monotonous Denmark, they enriched the language with new words and phrases.

Since then exploring expeditions have made known a host of new genera, often exhibiting unfamiliar types of structure.

The porter, listening in perplexity to the unfamiliar Polish accent and not realizing that the interpreter was speaking Russian, did not understand what was being said to him and slipped behind the others.

For anyone unfamiliar with the term, wyrd is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning something like fate.

You can also play the timed or an unlimited time version and even link the words to an online dictionary if you are unfamiliar with a word.

He took some part in the political events of the time; in 994 he was a hostage in the hands of the Northmen, and he was not unfamiliar with the actualities of war.

But, as he suggests himself, his studied advocacy of unfamiliar projects of reform had made him unpopular with "moderate Liberals."

To reach the masses, unfamiliar with Spanish, manuals of devotion and outlines of Christian doctrine were translated into the various native languages.

Introduction to unfamiliar collocations follows upon this, and, only so, is it possible finally to gather scattered examples into a conspectus as instances of one idea or law.

Educated in comparative seclusion, her character and her person were unfamiliar to her future subjects, who were a little weary of the extravagances and eccentricities of her immediate predecessors.

It is suggested as the origin of the legend, that the Greeks in early times, to whom riding was unfamiliar, regarded the horsemen of the northern hordes as one and the same with their horses; hence the idea of the Centaur as half-man, half-animal.

For some seconds they gazed with frightened eyes at one another's unfamiliar faces and both were perplexed at what they had done and what they were to do next.

I'm not sure all packaging wouldn't look unfamiliar to a girl her age.

She paused, the unfamiliar sensation a combination of adrenaline that made her blood quicken and electricity that made her skin tingle.

His influence upon his successors has scarcely been as far-reaching as might have been expected - a circumstance which is perhaps in some measure owing to the unfamiliar dialect in which he wrote.

The evidence, of course, is necessarily only that of the scryers themselves, but repeated experiments by persons of probity, and unfamiliar with the topic, combined with the world-wide existence of the practice, prove that hallucinatory pictures are really induced.

The method of compressing tea into tablets 8 or bricks is unfamiliar in western Europe.

Moreover, among the Jewish families settled in the 5th century B.C. in Egypt (Elephantine) and Babylonia (Nippur), the Babylonian-Assyrian principles are in vogue, and the presumption that they were not unfamiliar in Palestine is strengthened further by the otherwise unaccountable appearance of Babylonian-Assyrian elements later in the Talmudic law.

Like Italian men of letters, these pioneers of humanism gave a classic turn to their patronymics; unfamiliar names, Crotus Rubeanus and Pierius Graecus, Capnion and Lupambulus Ganymedes, Oecolampadius and Melanchthon, resounded on the Rhine.

Before we began the story Miss Sullivan explained to me the things that she knew I should not understand, and as we read on she explained the unfamiliar words.

She tried to keep up with him, but her legs ached from the unfamiliar exercise.

For nearly the whole of the year 1890 the Stevensons were cruising through unfamiliar archipelagos Eon board a little trading steamer, the "Janet Nicholl."

He kept looking to either side of the road for familiar faces, but only saw everywhere the unfamiliar faces of various military men of different branches of the service, who all looked with astonishment at his white hat and green tail coat.

In London he seems to have seen but little select society - partly from his father's taste, "which had always preferred the highest and lowest company," and partly from his own reserve and timidity, increased by his foreign education, which had made English habits unfamiliar, and the very language 2 The affair, however, was not finally broken off till 1763.

But the succession of a woman to the crown was as unfamiliar to English as to Norman ideas, nor did it seem natural to either to place a young child on the throne.

Napoleon rode up the high ground at Semenovsk, and through the smoke saw ranks of men in uniforms of a color unfamiliar to him.

She was in the middle of an unfamiliar, tall hallway.

Cheered by the pink demon, she looked from the unfamiliar writing to him.

In the first place, the comparative indecency of Rabelais has been much exaggerated by persons unfamiliar with early French literature.

The Proctor also was a stranger, and did not attempt to communicate with me in any way; and, as they were both unfamiliar with my speech, they could not readily understand what I said to them.

There are some intensely vivid descriptions of the resurrection and the last day which must have exercised a demonic power over men who were quite unfamiliar with such pictures.