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They could hear the pony's feet on the dry leaves for a while, then the sound faded out.
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They, and the two large fans which I could dimly see as daylight filtered through their vents, down at the far end of the hall, could be turned on by a master switch situated inside the office.
They were married over the week-end, though he was easily sixty and she could not have been even thirty.
They could no longer afford the luxury of the canvas sweat bag that cooled it by evaporation.
They could come on him now without difficulty.
They explained that they desired only to stop in India until a ship traveling on to Burma could be found.
They allotted $500,000 three years ago to support Interama until its own financing could be arranged.
They were poems in a strange language, of which he could barely touch a meaning -- enough to make his being ache with the desire for the fullness he sensed there.
They could have been perfectly happy here for ten whole days.
They could not guess that from their concepts of liberty and freedom would some day be born a new nation that for years would be the symbol of hope to the oppressed countries of the world.
They could be sent to U.S. ports for rulings whether cargo should be confiscated.
They could be used to attack a nation's people ( which would inevitably mean the loss of the attacker's own people ), or they could be used with discrimination to destroy the enemy's military force.
They should know simple exercises that could prepare less fortunate children for the sports we will demand be taught.
They supplemented their income by small government assistance, by tutoring and economizing wherever they could.
They could be done or left undone and nobody really gave a damn.
They then point out that with our present lack of knowledge of all the factors concerned in the rise and fall of epidemics, it is unlikely that a planned episode could be initiated.
They felt that they too could counteract the upward arm movement by a voluntary effort after they had once experienced the reaction.
They felt that they were relaxing as much as they could and that any control factors which might be present to prevent response must be on an unconscious level.
They figured prominently in the Balafrej government of May, 1958, which the King was reportedly determined to keep in office until elections could be held.
They threatened constantly to give the British a hold on this region, from whence they could move easily down the rivers to the French settlements near the Gulf.
They suggested several new foods, and usually I found them good, except the sweets, which I think I could learn to like.
They knew that I was still grieving over the tragic event, and they felt that if I could see the recovery and the spirit of the people, who hold no grudge, but who also regret Pearl Harbor, I would be happier and would understand better a new Japan.
They were both breathing heavily, out cold, and Shayne didn't think either of them had recognized him or could describe him.
They and hear
They learn to like these so well that it isn't surprising to hear that one boy tried the oats he was feeding his horse at chore time.
They came together in the huge, high-ceilinged Council Chamber to hear the late leader eulogized.
They were forced to compete with louder horn instruments ( and later amplified electric guitars ), making bass parts difficult to hear.
They hear the most simple of criminal cases ( or sit when the Senior Magistrate is not in the Islands ) and they also act as the Licensing Justices who deal with alcohol-related applications, such as extended opening hours, special occasion licences, etc.
They are also particularly sensitive to high-pitched noises and can hear and communicate in the ultrasonic range.
They argue that Marshall selectively quoted the Judiciary Act of 1789, interpreting it to grant the Supreme Court the power to hear writs of mandamus on original jurisdiction.
They are the first to hear " He is not here.
They would have seen every detail of the actor and hear every word he said.
They allow him, when he wills it, to command the obedience of those who hear and comprehend his words.
They state that King Edward did not hear of the murder of John Comyn until several days past his death.
They were awestruck to hear it was Son House, whom they knew as " the man who taught Robert Johnson ".
They can also hear well, but their tympanic membranes are concealed by flat flaps that may be raised or lowered by muscles.
" They hear Suzuki offstage, saying her evening prayers.
They can also be used as a tool by those learning to read, learning to speak a non-native language, or in an environment where the audio is difficult to hear or is intentionally muted.
They cannot hear confession and give absolution, anoint the sick, or celebrate Mass.
They begin to hear music (" Brigadoon ") coming from a nearby village ; strangely, the village isn't on their map of the area.
They soon hear " radio static " in the distance.
They are interrupted when they hear Bo's baby monitor, which they had earlier discovered could pick up the aliens ' communications, alerting them that the aliens are approaching.
They are able to hear the bat's ultrasounds and flee as soon as they notice these sounds, or stop beating their wings for a period of time to deprive the bat of the characteristic echo signature of moving wings which it may home in on.
They hear indictable ( serious ) criminal offences excluding treason, murder and manslaughter.
They often attract their own appreciators and fans who watch shows specifically to hear their favorite actor or actress.
They hear him coming and burst out of his room, scratching the record.
They are powered by eight cylinders and are so loud the whole town can hear them.
They can hear the music playing, but everyone is stock-still.
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