Rely

Examples

• That is all, Mr. Holmes, and I am sure that I can rely upon your discretion and that of your friend. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• In measuring time we cannot rely on our inward impressions; we even criticize these impressions and spe ak of time as going slowly or quickly. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• You may rely upon it, said Richard in his off-hand manner, that I shall go at it and do my best. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• It makes a considerable difference to me, having someone with me on whom I can thoroughly rely. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• Did you ever see any one whom such things seemed instinctively to follow, like, rely on? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• I put two sentinels of my own company, on whom I could rely, to keep the door. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• And dare I rely on Monsieur's regard? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• She is so absolutely to be relied on as that? Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Mr. Skimpole relied upon us-- Lord bless you, my dear boy! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Each side had to train men in ability to study and expound the records which were relied upon. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
• Every mile he advanced also gave us possession of stores on which Lee relied. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• The tender compassion of Jesus is recalled and relied on; the faded eye, gazing beyond time, sees a home, a friend, a refuge in eternity. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Are coals to be relied upon? Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• After that testimony from a man whose knowledge was to be relied on, the Sergeant was silent. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Then I will tell you, relying entirely upon your honour and that of your colleague, Dr. Watson. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• Her inducement to come to me, relying on my confidence, had been the hope that I could tell her the name and place of abode. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• I open the business with you, relying upon your honour not to do anything in it, and not to mention me in it, without my knowledge. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• In that case it may be regarded as evident that the enemy are relying upon their local reserves principally for the defence of Richmond. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• When manufacturers treat their wares to as little burnishing as possible, practically relying upon the buff alone for their finish after plating, the result is most unsatisfactory. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• To insure success your cavalry should go with as little wagon-train as possible, relying upon the country for supplies. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• The visitor said that was well, and he would return for the information, relying on its being obtained. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• He relies upon everybody! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Frederick Lamb relies, in perfect confidence, on my honour. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• Mr Boffin has merely to add, that he relies on Mr John Rokesmith's assurance that he will be faithful and serviceable. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.

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