pearl - use in sentences

Object

  • freshwater: Expertly handcrafted using crystals, pearls, freshwater pearls and porcelain roses.
  • bead: For the girls, we have a fantastic range of ribbons, diamantes, feathers, hearts, pearls, beads and tons more.

Converse of object

  • find: Here I found the little pearl which made updating my Perl modules a breeze.

Adjective modifier

  • precious: What I mean to say is that each and every teaching and guidance of the Bible is a precious pearl.
  • black: The Curse of the black pearl is incredibly well directed, and the settings are fantastic throughout.
  • blue: Undercolour slate blue, intermediate portion pearl, tips blue.

Modifies a noun

  • mussel: Freshwater pearl mussels prefer fast running, cool waters, low in calcium.
  • millet: Scientists in the UK and India have used MAS to develop pearl millet that is tolerant of drought and resistant to mildew.
  • necklace: A classic English faux pearl necklace dating to circa 1951.
  • arowana: Wanted Arowanas 21/11/05 No I'm looking for an Australian pearl arowana and a silver arowana about 6 " .
  • earring: He wore a little makeup and cute little pearl earrings.
  • inlay: It has two knobs missing and one pearl inlay missing.

Modifying Another Word

  • loose: Our stocks of loose pearls in freshwater, cultured and south sea are one of the largest in Europe.

Noun used with modifier

  • freshwater: The new SSSI status is to help protect the unique freshwater mussel, which in the past produced a freshwater pearl for the Queen.
  • faux: A classic English faux pearl necklace dating to circa 1951.

Preposition: before

  • swine: Tho it's tough, I know I'll never cast pearls before swine or serve wine to win friends.

Used with why or when

  • that: The emperor Caligula drank pearls that had been dissolved in vinegar.
  • which: Pierre points out her pearls which represent her wealthy circumstances.

Preposition: of

  • wisdom: Share your own pearls of wisdom with the world.
  • price: The cost of this pearl of great price is our soul.

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