APPEARANCE in a Sentence

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He had to pretend to be drunk in order to allay the suspicions which might have been aroused by his appearance at the gate.

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 Meanings and Examples of APPEARANCE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
appearance
 n.  an occasion when someone appears in public
 n.  formal attendance in court or at a hearing
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  You perceive that the resulting mixture has the appearance of pure water.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER I. MR. SHERLOCK HOLMES
2  His very person and appearance were such as to strike the attention of the most casual observer.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
3  When any of these nondescript individuals put in an appearance, Sherlock Holmes used to beg for the use of the sitting-room, and I would retire to my bed-room.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
4  This malignant and terrible contortion, combined with the low forehead, blunt nose, and prognathous jaw gave the dead man a singularly simious and ape-like appearance, which was increased by his writhing, unnatural posture.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER III. THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERY
5  He had to pretend to be drunk in order to allay the suspicions which might have been aroused by his appearance at the gate.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER V. OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITOR
6  It seemed to me that my sudden appearance might shake his nerves and lead him to say something unguarded.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
7  His appearance was such that he might have been the very genius or demon of the region.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART II: CHAPTER I. ON THE GREAT ALKALI PLAIN
8  His gaunt face, however, and his clothes, which hung so baggily over his shrivelled limbs, proclaimed what it was that gave him that senile and decrepit appearance.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART II: CHAPTER I. ON THE GREAT ALKALI PLAIN
9  The rescuing party were speedily able to convince the two castaways that their appearance was no delusion.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART II: CHAPTER I. ON THE GREAT ALKALI PLAIN
10  On the edge of a jutting pinnacle, three or four hundred feet above him, there stood a creature somewhat resembling a sheep in appearance, but armed with a pair of gigantic horns.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
11  fancy that he suspected something when Drebber failed to put in an appearance.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
12  It was nearly nine o'clock when Squealer made his appearance, walking slowly and dejectedly, his eyes dull, his tail hanging limply behind him, and with every appearance of being seriously ill.
Animal Farm By George Orwell
Context  Highlight   In Chapter VIII
13  It was only his appearance that was a little altered; his hide was less shiny than it had used to be, and his great haunches seemed to have shrunken.
Animal Farm By George Orwell
Context  Highlight   In Chapter IX
14  It was reported by those who encountered them in their Sunday walks, that they said nothing, looked singularly dull, and would hail with obvious relief the appearance of a friend.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER STORY OF THE DOOR
15  The people who had turned out were the girl's own family; and pretty soon, the doctor, for whom she had been sent, put in his appearance.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER STORY OF THE DOOR
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
16  The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel.
17  The sudden appearance of her divorced husband caused her to run away.
18  Inside, the house had the appearance of a temple.
19  A smart appearance makes a favourable impression at an interview.
20  Never judge people by their appearance.
21  She has managed to maintain her youthful appearance.
22  Employees are expected to maintain a high standard of tidiness in their dress and appearance.
23  Some of your comments about her appearance were near to the bone.
24  There is no trusting to appearance.
25  It requires hard work to give off an appearance of effortlessness.
26  My boss criticized my sloppy personal appearance.
27  He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.
28  Don't be put off by his physical appearance.
29  There was nothing unusual about/in her physical appearance.
30  In appearance place no trust.