Sentence examples for be a plain but from inspiring English sources

The first time two users were connected to the same computer; the computer ceased to be a plain but expensive calculator and became a communication device.

She is a plain but vital woman with alert brown eyes, a rosy complexion, and silver hair that she wears secured in a short ponytail.

Hotels in Mahón Hotel Capri, Avenida San Esteban, 8, (34) 971-361-400, fax (34) 971-350-853, is a plain but serviceable 75-room hotel close to shopping and the harbor.

On the other hand, shredded chicken in oyster sauce with vegetables ($10.95) is a plain but satisfying dish, as is lean chicken breast cooked in a clay pot ($10.95).

Even so, not every interior should be a plain space with nothing but the natural walls.

The grits were a plain heap, but adding hot sauce and some finely-grated cheese helped.

Cask itself is a plain, utilitarian space, but its covered patio garden is a lovely little spot.

It is a plain, white monolithic chamber, but unlike most rectangular buildings it is seamless, a goal achievable only in concrete.

"The only thing I couldn't find was a plain black bow tie, but I found one with lights in it".

But that's a plain subtext.

"People will picture me wearing skirts and dolled up with make-up but I'm a plain Jane.