pressive

Even by the standards of Briarcliff Manor and the other sur - rounding towns of tony Westchester, his home was im - pressive.

Honeymoon Patterson, James 2005

It would not do for the man inside the armor to appear less im-pressive than his suit.

The Chronicles of Riddick Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2004

His boots rang loudly on the floor, ex - pressive of his haste and his determination.

Dragons of a Fallen Sun Weis, Margaret 2000

The result was both otherworldly and wildly futuris - tic, a combination that most people found forbidding, op - pressive, and much too intense.

Second Skin Lustbader, Eric 1995

Despite the im-pressive span of its wings, it was having trouble with the heavy load.

Mid Flinx Foster, Alan Dean 1995

It was by far the most im-pressive performance so far witnessed, and Deering concentrated on her recorder.

The Metrognome and Other Stories Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1990

He was holding hands with his sister, somewhat to her mute embarrassment; he was more ex - pressive than she.

Blue Adept Anthony, Piers 1981

She was an im-pressive little vessel, as big as the Palomino.

The Black Hole Foster, Alan Dean 1979

Eying the isolated, unim-pressive clump he said, "Anything that can survive in this desolation deserves to remain unharmed."

Mission to Moulokin Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1979

It has its ex - pressive side; it conveys the tone and attitude of the speaker or writer.

LITERATURE AND ITS COGNATES REN 1968