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drop anchor

How to use drop anchor in a sentence

Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"

At a quarter past seven he took his leave and we let drop our anchor where we were, off Cape Tekke.

Now and then he touched one with his long and sallow fingers, lifted its cover, then let it drop mechanically.

BELLA DONNAROBERT HICHENS

In fact, on the palm a small drop of blood showed distinctly against the firm, pink flesh.

In fact, on the Professor's right hand there showed a drop of blood, perceptibly larger this time than before.

Upon the Professor's right hand there showed now a drop of blood, larger still then those other three had been.

These figures drop into that mould and henceforth are remembered without difficulty.

ASSIMILATIVE MEMORYMARCUS DWIGHT LARROWE (AKA PROF. A. LOISETTE)

Pearson flung his knife and fork at it, having forgotten to drop those light weapons when he leaped up.

The first drop of blood which appears should be wiped away, and the second used for examination.

To drop on one knee and level his piece was the work of an instant, but unfortunately he snapped a dry twig in doing so.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985