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Sentences starting with contrary

Contrary to the opinion that prevailed then and for years after, he declared also that New England was not an island. [4]
Contrary to Madame Gravois's orders, I had opened the glass of my window. [9]
Contrary to Bilibin's forecast the news he had brought was joyfully received. [2]
Contrary to his expectations, she laughed a great deal, then soothed his wounded feelings and advised him as Medallion had done. [11]
Contrary to my expectation, only two of this class were found. [7]
Contrary to his expectation, Davout, after hearing him, became still surlier and ruder. [2]
Contrary to the dead woman's express desire? [10]
Contrary to the custom of many, Tom was not in the habit of crowing on such occasions, nor did he even smile as he helped Chauncey to his feet. [9]

Sentences ending with contrary

If only he were to bid her be his, she would follow him whither and wherever he desired, whatever Karnis and Herse might say to the contrary. [10]
However, the association was content; or at least it gave no sign to the contrary. [5]
Henry Clay plainly understood the contrary. [7]
When Arakcheev, coming to him from the Emperor, said that Ermolov ought to be appointed chief of the artillery, Kutuzov replied: "Yes, I was just saying so myself," though a moment before he had said quite the contrary. [2]
Then he proceeded to describe marvels which I was afterwards to witness, but which at that time I did not know whether I ought to consider delightful or quite the contrary. [10]
I beg you to believe that I do not now refuse to address you from any disposition to disoblige you, but to the contrary. [7]
We may happen to be very dull folks, you and I, and probably are, unless there is some particular reason to suppose the contrary. [6]
But at this the favorite laughed, and said that he was convinced of the contrary. [10]
He should learn the contrary! [10]
We call her so, who dare aver the contrary? [10]

Short sentences using contrary

Quite on the contrary. [5]
Quite the contrary. [9]
Just the contrary. [5]
On the contrary. [2]
On the contrary. [10]
On the contrary! [10]

Sentences containing contrary two or more times

They say one should exhibit one's happiness in the streets, and conceal one's misery; on the contrary, on the contrary! [10]
Why, decisions apparently contrary to that decision, or that good lawyers thought were contrary to that decision, have been made by that very court before. [7]

More example sentences with the word contrary in them

At any rate, you think you move them backward and forward at such a rate as your will determines, don't you?--On the contrary, they swing just as any other pendulums swing, at a fixed rate, determined by their length. [6]
Nay, he interrupted Wolf with the assurance that, on the contrary, the Emperor on such days frequently relied upon solemn hymns to transport him into a fitting mood. [10]
So again, species within the same large genus by no means resemble each other to the same degree: on the contrary, some of them can generally be arranged in little groups round other species, like satellites round planets. [1]
Even the contrary winds would not have detained them so long, for they were abundantly supplied with rowers. [10]
Why he, whose whole life was a crucifixion, should not love to look on that divine image of blameless suffering, I cannot see; on the contrary, it seems to me the most natural thing in the world that he should. [6]
On the contrary, when he spoke it was in the same tone as before. [10]
But contrary to what had always happened in their former battles, instead of the news they expected of the enemy's flight, these orderly masses returned thence as disorganized and terrified mobs. [2]
But the Moslems were no less eager for the fray, and at the close of his council-of-war, and contrary to its decision, Kapudan Pacha sailed to meet the enemy. [10]
Whatever your scheme was, it had sense in it, Blake's opinion to the contrary notwithstanding. [5]
From Schweinau the walk had become difficult, especially as it was contrary to the teaching of the saint to use a staff. [10]
How dared he venture to wear a sword in the precincts of the Emperor's residence, contrary to the law, and, moreover, a weapon of such unusual length and width, which had not been carried for a long while? [10]
If they fall upon us before Barkas can join us, all is lost; if, on the contrary, Barkas comes at once and in time, there is still some hope; all may yet be well. [10]
Consult with Judge Trumbull; and if you and he see no reason to the contrary, deliver the letter to Governor Seward at once. [7]
I have been told that I was a pleasant, smiling infant, with nothing to indicate any peculiar nervous susceptibility; not afraid of strangers, but on the contrary ready to make their acquaintance. [6]
The Democracy of to-day hold the liberty of one man to be absolutely nothing, when in conflict with another man's right of property; Republicans, on the contrary, are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar. [7]
He understood how to unite work and pleasure; I, on the contrary, learned little on the wooden benches, for I rarely occupied them, and the dust of books certainly didn't spoil my lungs. [10]
It is nothing to the contrary, that they do not demand the whole of this just now. [7]
You haven't heard to the contrary, I hope? [11]
It is nothing to the contrary that they do not demand the whole of this just now. [7]
I have only to send orders to the steersman to keep the crew together and everything in sailing order.--You are under no obligations to me; on the contrary it is I who have to thank you for the honor you will confer on me. [10]
This is not to say that he failed at his examinations--on the contrary, he always succeeded; but he only did enough to pass and no more; and he did not wish to do more than pass. [11]
But their diagnosis, though well meant, had the contrary effect to that they had intended. [10]
On the contrary, those novelists are not justified whose forte it seems to be to so set forth goodness as to make it unattractive. [4]
But in taking this step the Government does not in the least reflect upon your efficiency or patriotism; on the contrary, have the fullest confidence in your ability to perform any duty required of you. [7]
Did they, then--could they-establish a principle contrary to their own intention? [7]
On the contrary, they said by their example and teachings that they did not deem it expedient--did n't consider it right--to do so; and it is wise and right to do just as they did about it. [7]
On the contrary, they often produce a wonderful effect on the mind, and from it proceed further. [10]
On the contrary, they must have had many sympathies, and it must have cost the secretary pain, as he said it did, to be forced to communicate with Mr. Moran instead of with Mr. Motley. [6]
On the contrary, they consider it one of the most important points along the line, and consequently can have no desire to slight it. [5]
On the contrary, they are proud of their comrade and her honors. [5]
But I mention these things, not from any sympathy I have with the vegetables named, but to show how hard it is to go contrary to the expectations of society. [4]
On the contrary, there was good evidence that he was taking some care of himself. [6]
In his soul there suddenly arose such an unexpected turmoil of youthful thoughts and hopes, contrary to the whole tenor of his life, that unable to explain his condition to himself he lay down and fell asleep at once. [2]
On the contrary, there is a fundamental agreement in the development of the brain in men and apes. [1]
During my stay there I had letters from her which did not change my opinion of either her intellect or intention, but on the contrary confirmed it in both. [7]
On the contrary, there are not lacking hints that He looked for the possession and exercise of this power wherever His spirit breathed in men. [5]
No one preceded them to clear the river, no other vessel made way for them; on the contrary, all tried to take place ahead of them, and to reach the opposite shore before them. [10]
I was, on the whole, so well satisfied that the Captain had gone East, that, unless something were heard to the contrary, I proposed following him in the late train leaving a little after midnight for Philadelphia. [6]
On the contrary, the whole force of this instinct throws itself on the centre of inhibition, instead of quickening the heart-beats, and sending the rush of youthful blood with fresh life through the entire system to the throbbing finger-tips. [6]
On the contrary, the various allied governments had entered into compacts for the transference of territory in the event of victory; and had even, by the offer of rewards, sought to play one small nation against another. [9]
We sat at the table till twelve o'clock; but you must not imagine that everybody sat still all the time, or that, appearances to the contrary notwithstanding, the principal object of the entertainment was eating. [4]
The last time the subject of this sketch died was in June, 1864; and until we learn the contrary, it is just to presume that he died permanently this time. [5]
On the contrary, the soldiers became aware that in front, behind, and on all sides, other Russian columns were moving in the same direction. [2]
On the contrary, the report shows that his condition is in almost all respects vastly better than it was fifty years ago. [4]
Reform, contrary to the preconceived opinion of many, is not made of icicles, nor answers with a stone a request for bread. [9]
It neither has the power nor the will to affect the property of any one contrary to his consent. [7]
On the contrary, the other three--knaves and gamesters by their trade--while intent upon their game, were yet as cool and quiet as if every virtue had been centered in their breasts. [12]
On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor. [10]
On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become. [6]
On the contrary, the most vigorous intellects have acknowledged their supreme indebtedness to them. [4]
On the contrary, the Moors reverence cats as something sacred. [5]
On the contrary, the moment Mr. Richard had made up his mind that he should fall in love with Elsie, he began to be more reserved with her, and to try to make friends in other quarters. [6]
I don't envy the man who holds a contrary opinion; he'll be ashamed of it some day. [11]
On the contrary, the higher sanity of it was disturbing; and its extraordinary implication--gradually borne in upon Eldon Parr--was that he himself were not in his right mind. [9]
On the contrary the greater the heat the more solidified the remaining snow becomes. [2]
In Ratisbon and the Golden Cross, on the contrary, the noise and bustle constantly increased. [10]
On the contrary, the first inspection of the tables suggested the prospect of days of unstinted luxury; and the younger portion of the household, especially, were in a state of great excitement as the account of stock was taken with reference to future internal investments. [6]
On the contrary, the farther his convalescence progressed the more constantly and anxiously he thought of Heinz and Katterle, the more pleasure it afforded him to talk about them and to discuss with Eva what could have befallen both. [10]
On the contrary, the energetic action of that battery led the French to suppose that here--in the center--the main Russian forces were concentrated. [2]
This would cost the enemy two miles of travel to meet us, but would, on the contrary, leave us two miles farther from our ultimate destination. [7]
He often thought the end had come, and gave himself up without resistance to his grief; Ruth, on the contrary, never lost hope, not even in the darkest hours. [10]
On the contrary, the deviations made from his theory were, in his opinion, the sole cause of the whole disaster, and with characteristically gleeful sarcasm he would remark, "There, I said the whole affair would go to the devil! [2]
On the contrary, the courtiers pressed round him--the brother of the future empress-with the greatest assiduity: the high-priest inquired after his brother Philip; and Seleukus, the merchant, who had come with the deputation, addressed many flattering remarks to him on his sister's beauty. [10]
Those warriors, on the contrary, who fought in chariots belonged to the highest rank of the military caste, spent large sums on the decoration of their two-wheeled chariots and the harness of their magnificent horses, and went to battle in their most costly ornaments. [10]
Fraulein Lamperi, on the contrary, who dined with us, wept. [10]
The Correspondent, on the contrary, turned to the Chinaman and began chaffing him; he continued it as the others, save myself, passed on towards the house. [11]
In Dubbo, on the contrary, though the same congenial manners prevail, there is a pleasing degree of respectful familiarity which gives the town a homely comfort not often met with elsewhere. [5]
Publius Scipio, on the contrary, thinks and sees and speaks with perfect independence, and his upright sense guides him to the truth without any trouble or special training. [10]
I suspect, on the contrary, that there are not unfrequently substantial reasons underneath for customs that appear to us absurd; and if I were ever again to find myself amongst strangers, I should be solicitous to examine before I condemned. [14]
She was, on the contrary, profoundly touched. [9]
Her character, on the contrary, presents one of the most difficult problems of psychology. [10]
To me, on the contrary, one suitor only is welcome, he with the lowered torch, whom you keep aloof from me. [10]
This time, on the contrary, mirror in hand, he directed the work of the skilful servant with many an objection, showing as much vanity as in his youth. [10]
The Emperor's, on the contrary, he had not mentioned. [10]
Mrs. Mavick, on the contrary, had not so good reason to be satisfied with herself. [4]
Myrtilus's letter, on the contrary, gave a minute description of his mode of life, and informed his friend what he expected for him and himself in the future. [10]
General Schenck, on the contrary, believed the service of the force at Winchester was worth the hazard, and so did not positively order its withdrawal until it was so late that the enemy cut the wire and prevented the order reaching General Milroy. [7]
It is, on the contrary, a most zealous defence of Perkinism, and a fierce attack upon its opponents, most especially upon such of the medical profession as treated the subject with neglect or ridicule. [6]
His companion, on the contrary, a man perhaps twenty years younger, of a slender and delicate build, was seldom still. [10]
On the contrary, the army had never under the best material conditions presented a more cheerful and animated aspect. [2]
The first declared that the report that Count Rostopchin had forbidden people to leave Moscow was false; on the contrary he was glad that ladies and tradesmen's wives were leaving the city. [2]
If you see that the Queen still loves you as in former days, cling to her; but should you learn the contrary, bid her farewell to-morrow. [10]
My mother's permission that Knecht Ruprecht should visit us was contrary to her principle never to allow us to be frightened by images of horror. [10]
I must confess that I owe Amasis no grudge for his conduct to me, on the contrary I pity him. [10]
One provision of that Constitution is, that it shall be the supreme law of the land,--I do not quote the language,--any constitution or law of any State to the contrary notwithstanding. [7]
In this, although Talbott has sworn that the assignment was in the bundle of deeds when it came from his house, Adams has the unaccountable assurance to say that he has proved the contrary by Talbott. [7]
Rostov heard the story and not only said nothing to encourage Zdrzhinski's enthusiasm but, on the contrary, looked like a man ashamed of what he was hearing, though with no intention of contradicting it. [2]
Prince Andrew's last stay at Bogucharovo, when he introduced hospitals and schools and reduced the quitrent the peasants had to pay, had not softened their disposition but had on the contrary strengthened in them the traits of character the old prince called boorishness. [2]
They do not stand for ability, for public service, for social importance, for large possessions; but, on the contrary, are oftenest found in connection with personalities to which they are supremely inapplicable. [6]
The news had spread among the praetorians and the Macedonian legions, that the emperor, who, contrary to his custom, had not shown himself for two days, was seriously ill, and at the point of death. [10]
At length he spoke with a slight sigh: "We gather experience in life, and yet, however old we may be, we act contrary to it. [10]
When I do speak I hope I may say nothing in opposition to the spirit of the Constitution, contrary to the integrity of the Union, or which will prove inimical to the liberties of the people, or to the peace of the whole country. [7]
These sights and sounds had no depressing or intimidating effect on him; on the contrary, they stimulated his energy and determination. [2]
Doris shared her son's breakfast but, contrary to her usual custom, she spoke very little, only she frequently passed her hand over her son's curly hair. [10]
I see Herbert sitting here by the fire, with the old look in his face coming out more and more, but I do not recognize any features of his mind,--except perhaps his contrariness; yes, he was always a little contrary, I think. [4]
It so happens, singularly enough, that I never stood opposed to a decision of the Supreme Court till this, on the contrary, I have no recollection that he was ever particularly in favor of one till this. [7]
He not only showed no sign of constraint or self-reproach on account of his outburst that morning, but, on the contrary, tried to reassure Balashev. [2]
The facts clearly show that Napoleon did not foresee the danger of the advance on Moscow, nor did Alexander and the Russian commanders then think of luring Napoleon on, but quite the contrary. [2]
On the contrary, she turned a little pale,--but smiled brightly and said,--Yes, with pleasure, but she must walk towards her school.--She went for her bonnet.--The old gentleman opposite followed her with his eyes, and said he wished he was a young fellow. [6]
On the contrary, she seems more of a person than she was; she has clearer, saner views of life; she has made her mistake and profited by it. [9]

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