SMALL in a Sentence

Learn SMALL from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.
342 example sentences for SMALL, such as:
1. A mouse is a small animal.
2. The tank had leaked a small amount of water.
3. Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
4. Aunt Polly placed small trust in such evidence.
5. A sable is a small animal with beautiful dark fur.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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 Meanings and Examples of SMALL
small
 n.  the slender part of the back
 a.  slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope
Classic Sentence: (140 in 10 pages)
1  When she described the small ivory-white face and the strange black-rimmed eyes Dickon shook his head.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XV
2  Dickon had made him give Mary his small front hoof and kiss her on her cheek with his velvet muzzle.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVIII
3  "Come on, little 'un," he said, turning the small woolly white head with a gentle brown hand.'
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XIX
4  Aunt Polly placed small trust in such evidence.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER III
5  But when he saw this small newcomer his soul was all ablaze with bliss in a moment.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IV
6  The sand began to work, and presently a small black bug appeared for a second and then darted under again in a fright.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
7  Arrived at the dreadful place, he wormed his small body through the crowd and saw the dismal spectacle.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XI
8  There was a small log raft there which they meant to capture.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XIII
9  Tom squeezed his small body behind it in order to illuminate it for Becky's gratification.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXI
10  So she packed her small trunk and made the journey.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER II
11  A trifle after noon the boys borrowed a small skiff from a citizen who was absent, and got under way at once.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXIII
12  Four avenues opened out of the small cavern which the great rock stood in.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXIII
13  The station was a small one and nobody but themselves seemed to be getting out of the train.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER III
14  Away down there somewheres I hears a small whoop, and up comes my spirits.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XV.
15  I was too small when pap used to have 'em at the palace.'
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XX.
Example Sentence: (202 in 14 pages)
1  Save a small amount each month; it'll soon add up.
2  The teacher regraded the students into small groups according to ability.
3  The firm is too small to contend against large international companies.
4  He is so clumsy that he can't even push the small cart ahead.
5  In every rank, great or small, 'Tis industry supports us all.
6  Please allow me to small proud, because like you depend on.
7  Now he is also to become a star of the small screen.
8  Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
9  I am infinitely grateful that you are in my small life.
10  The tank had leaked a small amount of water.
11  She waited by the door like a small animal poised for flight.
12  A sable is a small animal with beautiful dark fur.
13  A mouse is a small animal.
14  One of the best ways to see the area is in a small boat.
15  The hole is too small; I can't push my arm through.