119 examples of to rely on in sentences

Byron, however, preferred in the first place, to rely on diplomacy; some vigorous letters passed; ultimately a representation, convoyed by Taafe to the English Ambassador, led to a commutation of the sentence, and the man was sent to the galleys.

A popular legend is found in the later chroniclers which relates that at this crisis of his fortunes Alfred, not daring to rely on any evidence but that of his own senses as to the numbers, disposition, and discipline of the pagan army, assumed the garb of a minstrel and with one attendant visited the camp of Guthrum.

John Yeardley addressed the children with much feeling, telling them to rely on the Lord Jesus Christ in all their waysto let him carry them in his bosom, and to run to him in danger or trouble, as they would to their tender mothers.

We are ignorant of the particular tenets of these people; for it would be imprudent to rely on the representations left of them by the clergy, who affirmed that they denied the efficacy of the sacraments, and the unity of the church.

If we had not been a screw, and had had nothing but sails to rely on, we should have kept clear of this apparent danger, and the result would have been that a shoal would have been marked on the charts, where, in point of fact, no shoal exists.

There is another, I confess, which, though by itself it be no true ground of probability, yet is often made use of for one, by which men most commonly regulate their assent, and upon which they pin their faith more than anything else, and that is, THE OPINION OF OTHERS; though there cannot be a more dangerous thing to rely on, nor more likely to mislead one; since there is much more falsehood and error among men, than truth and knowledge.

and to have answer, and to rely on that?

I have not finally decided whether to rely on Zenith-distances of gamma Draconis or on right-ascensions of Polaris.

The King, as it should seem with a view to urge him to rely on his own stores as an original writer, and to continue his labours, then said, "I do not think you borrow much from any body."

For the story of his struggles and eventual death Australia has had to rely on the report of the only survivor, the faithful Jacky-Jacky.

This communication appears not to have been received; but the transmission of it hither, instead of founding on it an actual repeal of the orders or assurances that the repeal would ensue, will not permit us to rely on any effective change in the British cabinet.

Only let me say that here we may seem to lag a stage behind the Government of India themselvesso little violent are webecause that Government say, in their despatch"On all ordinary occasions we are ready to dispense with an official majority in the Imperial Legislative Council, and to rely on the public spirit of non-official members to enable us to carry on the ordinary work of legislation."

Though he had now something tangible to rely on in case of accidents still he was not happy, for Gopál discontinued paying interest on the loan and he did not dare to press him, lest he should precipitate a crash.

Whipple, West knew, was weak on putting, but it is ever risky to rely on your opponent's weakness.

This, of course, had all come to an end, and we now had to rely on our own resources.

Besides, I have great confidence in young men who believe in themselves, and are accustomed to rely on their own resources from an early period.

Until about thirty years ago our knowledge of the earliest times in China depended entirely on Chinese documents of much later date; now we are able to rely on many excavations which enable us to check the written sources.

There was no policing of the sea, and every trader had to rely on his own efforts for protection.

Such neglect is highly culpable; more especially to rely on bobstays and gammonings for the security of a bowsprit!

"I've always felt that if worst came to worst the women folks would have someone practical to rely on; but somehow, when I saw him last night, from what he said and what he didn't say, from the way he acted and the way he explainedwhat happened here last evening" The speaker caught himself.

This contrast became sharper as time went on, and, as Washington was in a position where he had to do something, he was forced to rely on Hamilton more and more.

It is like a tradesman with a large independent income giving his workmen high wages out of that independent income, whilst other tradesmen, who have only their business to rely on, are compelled by this example to pay more than they can afford.

" "Well, it makes no difference to me who you are, but I should like to know how I am to rely on what you tell.

He farther urged, that they ought not to rely on the agreement which had been entered into, or the promises which the admiral had made, who would keep these no longer than necessity obliged him.

The Crown Prince saw great difficulties in the way, and warned his cousin, if he accepted, not to rely on Prussian help in the future, even if, for the attainment of a definite end, the Prussian Government furthered the project for the moment.

119 examples of  to rely on  in sentences