Although he is perfectly willing to cooperate with Scotland Yard, Holmes has nothing but contempt for the intelligence and mentality of the police.

Although we continue to pay our conversational devotions to `` free private enterprise '', `` individual initiative '', `` the democratic way '', `` government of the people '', `` competition of the marketplace '', etc., we live rather comfortably in a society in which economic competition is diminishing in large areas, bureaucracy is corroding representative government, technology is weakening the citizen's confidence in his own power to make decisions, and the threat of war is driving him economically and physically into the ground ''.

Although it is constantly made to look foolish ( too simple to come in out of the rain, people say, who have found in the innocent an impediment ), it does not mind looking foolish because it is not concerned with how it looks.

Although open to the general public it is not overcrowded ; ;

Although we have no measures of its strength or intensity, the heritage of the doctrine of inalienable rights is retained.

Although because of the important achievements of nineteenth century scholars in the field of textual criticism the advance is not so striking as it was in the case of archaeology and place-names, the editorial principles laid down by Stevenson in his great edition of Asser and in his Crawford Charters were a distinct improvement upon those of his predecessors and remain unimproved upon today.

Although Patchen has given previous evidence of an interest in jazz, the musical group that he works with, the Chamber Jazz Sextet, is often ignored by jazz critics.

Although the false glamour surrounding bourbon or other whisky commercials is possibly no more fatuous than the pseudo-sophistication with which TV soft-drinks are downed or toothpaste applied, there is a sad difference between enticing a viewer into sipping Oopsie-Cola and gulling him into downing bourbon.

Although the United States and the U.S.S.R. have been arguing whether there shall be four, five or six top assistants, the most important element in the situation is not the number of deputies but the manner in which these deputies are to do their work.

`` Although it is not the best of which he is capable '', said Shelley as he closed the book, `` it is still poetry of a high order ''.

Although Sam Rayburn affects a gruff exterior in many instances, nevertheless he is fundamentally a man of warm heart and gentle disposition.

Although a similar situs for tangible property is mentioned in the statute, this is cancelled out by the provision that definite kinds of property `` and all other tangible property '' situated or being in any town is taxable where the property is situated.

Although much of the Industrial Division's promotional effort is devoted to securing new locations and expansions by major industries, small business is also afforded considerable attention.

Although Mr. Brown was not himself its inventor ( it was a French idea ), it is typical that his intuition first conceived the importance of mass producing this basic tool for general use.

Although never one to shy away from confrontations with opposing players, notably Ochocinco, he had a soft spot for Brett Favre while the quarterback started for the rival Green Bay Packers.

Although they lost the game they played their final game against Mission Viejo, Southern California, losing to that team 3-1 ; one game shy of the United States Championship Game.

Although Yagi contributed several pieces to poetry magazines, he remained shy of literary circles.

Although the European Green Woodpecker is shy and wary, it is usually its loud calls, known as yaffling, which first draw attention.

Although shy, he enjoyed dressing up.

Although some species are quite common, they are shy and secretive.

Although academic hiring committees seem to want faculty members who are " dynamic " rather than self-contained, I believe that shy teachers add an important element to the mix of faculty personalities.

Although she was almost clinically shy and had no acting experience, Paramount had great expectations for her and employed an acting coach to work with her.

Although shy and diffident on account of his working-class origins, he was soon recognized as " the best writer, best speaker, best mathematician, the most accomplished person in knowledge of general literature " and he became extremely popular with his classmates.

* Jane Teal ( Form 1 ) Jane is a shy and kind girl with a wicked sense of humor ( Although she does not show this until the end of the book )

Although the two produced brilliant work together, they were entirely different personalities: Sellar was somewhat shy and introverted, although he enjoyed acting.

Although the shy and withdrawn Fina is initially reluctant to trust Vyse and Aika, she opens up to them after she is recaptured by the Armada, but again rescued.

Although shy birds that are usually hidden within vegetation, their loud calls are familiar and give away their presence.

Although he was still three days shy of his 15th birthday, Blonger was mustered in as a fifer at Warren, Illinois, and served a few weeks with Company B of the 142nd Illinois Regiment before suffering a leg injury at White Station, Tennessee.

Although strong and powerful, gorillas are generally gentle and shy.

Although Shelia is often shy and nervous she will always display bravery when her friends are in trouble, especially her younger brother Bobby.

Although shy, he sent jokes to whichever comedians were appearing in Liverpool.

Although he had an intimate knowledge of the jungle, it was a demanding task to obtain good pictures, as the animals were exceedingly shy.

Although being normally talkative, he is shy in front of girls.

Although these patients may exhibit such outrageous bursts, many describe themselves as normally ticklish and shy.

Although he doesn't shy away from violence, he prefers to remain neutral when he can and collect his hefty driving fees for almost any kind of job.

Although Peavy would go only 11 – 14 with a 4. 09 ERA, he still managed to finish second in the National League in strikeouts with 215, one shy of both his 2005 league-leading total and of the 2006 NL strikeout leader, Aaron Harang who logged 32 more innings than Peavy.

Although writer Paul Mullie was concerned that fans might be put off by the violence and darkness of " Collateral Damage ", where Mitchell has memories of beating a love interest to death, the producers did not want to shortchange Mitchell's emotional journey and chose to not shy away from violence in the episode.

Although highly venomous, it is very shy and reclusive, and always prefers to escape from trouble ( the word " fierce " from its alternate name describes its venom, not its temperament ).

Although he was principally a watchmaker, he didn't shy away from building clocks.

Although it was released under the name Fields of the Nephilim, McCoy has been secretive about the musicians who play on Mourning Sun, though John ' Capachino ' Carter is the only named contributor.

Although similar in build to the shrikes, these tend to be either colourful species or largely black ; some species are quite secretive.

Although considered fairly common, ronquils are rarely observed ; this is likely owing to their secretive nature.

Although little is known about the exact nature of its primary directives, it is speculated that the unit is authorized to act under the direct control and sanction of Russia's top political leadership, similar in practice to the " B " Directorate's secretive Vympel unit, making it at once available for expanded police duties, essentially paramilitary applications, and / or additional covert operations.

Although the Patriots are known for being very secretive about the details of Belichick's contract, an ESPN. com report in September 2007, shortly after the Spygate incident began, indicated that the Patriots had extended Belichick's contract, before the 2007 season began, through at least the 2013 season.

Although her naive and slightly overly friendly yet kind nature can sometimes clash with Raven's more secretive one, she has shown a closeness to her.

Although the organization is secretive, it holds one regular public event each year, the National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D. C. Every sitting United States president since President Dwight D. Eisenhower, up to President Barack Obama, has participated in at least one National Prayer Breakfast during his term.

Although perceived as secretive and unsavory junta, they rarely formed a united front, and their internal quarrels often spilled over into the public arena.

Although secretive and protective, Melf is on good terms with luminaries such as Kieran Jalucian, King Belvor IV of Furyondy, and the rulers of Dyvers, Highfolk, and the City of Greyhawk.