Sentence examples for as the temper of from inspiring English sources

Thus, study of musical history shows a varying attitude toward rhythm, sometimes closer to strict rule, sometimes to "freedom," as the temper of the times and the relative influence of poetry, dance, and folk music decree.

Thus at the same time, Sabinus was informed of the naval battle and Caesar of victory gained by Sabinus; and all the states immediately surrendered themselves to Titurius: for as the temper of the Gauls is impetuous and ready to undertake wars, so their mind is weak, and by no means resolute in enduring calamities.

Be as graceful as swan, with the temper of a grizzly bear.

Although there is surprisingly wide agreement —among members of the re gime as well that the temper of Spain, if given its freedom, would be Socialist, there is no sign that either the Toulouse Socialists or Professor Tierno's group has much popular appeal.

Of all the plots and subplots surrounding the changing of the guard in Washington, few have raised as many eyebrows as the tempering of Senator Robert G. Torricelli.

Just two weeks earlier, the capital of the country was in Philadelphia, but Collins' historical account shows that thoughts of Princeton were simmering there as the tempers of Continental Army soldiers were flaring.

Papers such as the Daily Mail create the temper of the discourse around the BBC.

But violent national tragedies such as this one can profoundly affect the temper of the times--and the fate of the presidents who are in office when they happen.

On a motorway, though, this fell and the temper of following drivers rose as we surged ahead and then slowed.

Perhaps Clinton's most persuasive points during the half-hour American presentation came when he said that the United States could best help FIFA to use soccer in such global initiatives as H.I.V. awareness and the tempering of political differences.

The only details in which they were regarded as being defective were in the tempering of the springs, which were improvised with umbrella spokes, and the lack of rifling in the barrels, which curtailed range and accuracy.