sight1 nounsight2 verb
sightsight1 /saɪt/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 
WORD ORIGINsight1
Origin:
Old English gesihtEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- 'Has Peter got any sight at all now?' 'Only partial sight, in one eye.'
- Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.
- Gavin looked a sorry sight -- his jaw was broken, and he had a black eye.
- Homeless kids are now a familiar sight on London's streets.
- I can't stand the sight of blood.
- It was a sight so awe-inspiring we could have stayed for hours.
- It was our first sight of land after 15 months at sea.
- Nicole has suffered since birth from impaired sight as a result of cerebral palsy.
- No further sightings of the fur seal were reported until the early 90s.
- She lost her sight at the age of 12 following an illness.
- She recently underwent an operation to restore her sight.
- Stretch limousines are a common sight in Los Angeles.
- Sunrise over the Himalayas is a magnificent sight.
- the first sighting of Halley's Comet
- The superintendent issued orders to shoot looters and arsonists on sight.
- There are five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.
- We looked at the huge crowd gathering below us. 'It's quite a sight, isn't it?'
- We saw all the important sights on our first day in Chicago.
- When I met my husband, it was love at first sight.
- At times you can lose sight of a player you are controlling as part of the court turns out of your sight.
- But then how many laughs can there be in a man fainting at the sight of his child being born?
- Home-Made Angels was inspired by the familiar sight of hot-air balloons in the skies above Bristol.
- It was a ludicrous but terrifying sight.
- So even two-player matches are like watching two top pros playing, albeit without the glorious sight of their beer bellies!
- There was no one else in sight.
- Through it all, Daley stayed out of sight.
- When he got home, he went to the kitchen looking for Puny and saw instead an unusual sight in his backyard.
THESAURUSsomething that you see
something that you see: · A herd of elephants is a magnificent sight.· Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.
the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: · The view from the top of the mountain is amazing.· The hotel has great views of Lake Windermere.· We had a good view of the firework display.
an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains
written a view of a large area of beautiful scenery – used in written descriptions: · The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.
what you see in a place, especially where people are moving around and doing things: · Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.· His pictures are mainly of local scenes.
something that you see that is very unusual, surprising, or strange: · It must have been an unusual spectacle.· I leaned over the balcony to get a look at the spectacle below.
[plural] pictures or parts of a film, video etc that people can see, as opposed to the parts you can hear: · Good visuals will help keep your audience’s attention.
Longman Language Activatorto become impossible to see if someone or something disappears , you cannot see them any more: disappear behind/under/into/over etc: · The sun disappeared behind a cloud.· She watched the boat sail out to sea until it disappeared over the horizon.disappear from view/sight: · Sheila's car turned the corner and disappeared from view.
if someone or something vanishes , you suddenly cannot see them any more - used especially when this is unexpected or strange: · The snowflakes vanished as they touched the ground.vanish into/behind/under etc: · The last of the police cars sped past and vanished into the storm.vanish from: · The plane vanished from radar screens soon after taking off.
if something or someone goes out of sight , they gradually move away from you until you cannot see them any more: · Just as she went out of sight, he remembered he hadn't given her his number.· The yacht sailed away into the distance and out of sight.· We watched his car as it rounded the bend and sped off out of sight.
if a mark or light fades away , it slowly becomes less clear or less bright until you cannot see it any more: · The light faded away and the tunnel became completely black.· The bruises will fade away over time.
if something or someone blends into the place where they are they are like it in appearance, and you cannot see them easily: · These creatures can change colour in order to blend into their surroundings.· Bruno was hoping to blend in with the crowd and escape unnoticed.
to know someone if you know someone, you have met them before, can remember their face or name, and know something about them, such as where they live, what their job is etc: · Do you two know each other?· Everyone who knew her described her as a kind, generous person.· Do you know anyone who can repair a boiler?· Although we worked for him for years, Cathy was the only one who knew him well.
to be able to recognize someone but not know their name or anything else about them: · Bentson knew all the women by sight, but he'd never exchanged more than a few words with any of them.· Two or three of the salespeople knew me by sight.
formal to know someone because you have met once or twice before but to not know much about them: · "Have you met Lee Davidson?" "No, I don't think we're acquainted."· He lived in Great Russell Street and became acquainted with Keynes and other famous British thinkers of the time.
to start to love someone to begin to be in love with someone: · I suddenly realized that I'd fallen in love.fall in love with: · I think I fell in love with Ralph the first time I met him.
to suddenly start to love someone a lot: · I met Sam at college, and immediately fell head-over-heels in love with him.· I was head-over-heels in love with someone who barely even noticed me.
informal to start to love someone: · She always seems to fall for the wrong type of man.· I fell for Dan almost immediately.
a situation in which you start to love someone the first time you see them: · When I met Tracy it was love at first sight.· I don't believe in love at first sight.
if someone sweeps you off your feet, you start to love them very quickly, especially when you do not expect it to happen: · Then Peter came into my life and swept me off my feet.· She's just waiting to be swept off her feet by a handsome stranger.
the ability to see the ability to see: · There are five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.partial sight (=when someone can only see a little): · 'Has Peter got any sight at all now?' 'Only partial sight, in one eye.'impaired sight (=damaged): · Nicole has suffered since birth from impaired sight as a result of cerebral palsy.lose your sight (=become unable to see): · She lost her sight at the age of 12 following an illness.
the ability to see - use this to talk about how well or badly someone can see: · My eyesight's got a lot worse over the last few years.· an eyesight testgood/bad eyesight: · You must have good eyesight. I can't even make it out from here.
the ability to see - use this especially about damage to someone's sight or when someone's sight is affected by an injury, by alcohol etc: · When he woke up he had a splitting headache and his vision was blurred.· When I have a migraine, I can't stand up without vomiting and my vision is distorted.have vision (=be able to see): · My aunt still has some vision in her left eye - she can make out colours and shapes.double vision (=when you seem to see two of everything): · He complained that the new lenses gave him double vision and headaches.20-20 vision (=perfect vision): · Until she was eighteen she had 20-20 vision - now she has to wear glasses.
if you can see , you are able to see things, especially after you have been unable to: · Thanks to a new operation, Ann can see for the first time in her life.· Turn the light on so we can see!
something that you see something that you see, or when you see something: · Sunrise over the Himalayas is a magnificent sight.· It was a sight so awe-inspiring we could have stayed for hours.the sight of something (=when you see something): · I can't stand the sight of blood.at the sight of something: · Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.(at) first sight (=the first time you see someone or something): · When I met my husband, it was love at first sight.· It was our first sight of land after 15 months at sea.on sight (=as soon as you see someone or something): · The superintendent issued orders to shoot looters and arsonists on sight.a familiar/common sight (=something that you often see): · Homeless kids are now a familiar sight on London's streets.a sorry sight (=someone or something that makes you feel sad or sympathetic): · Gavin looked a sorry sight -- his jaw was broken, and he had a black eye.quite a sight (=used to emphasize how impressive, beautiful, funny etc something looks): · We looked at the huge crowd gathering below us. 'It's quite a sight, isn't it?'
the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful or when you are able to see something from a place: · We lived in a town house, with a spectacular view of the East China Sea. · Is it the superb views that bring you back here each year?view of: · Edwina's office was south-facing, with a view of the lake.get/have a good view (of something) (=be able to see all of it): · We had a good view of the firework display from Ron's balcony.provide/afford/offer a view (=to have very good views -- used especially in advertisements): · The hotel is situated on a hill, providing panoramic views of the city. · The open-air terrace affords unparalleled views of the Big Apple.a room/apartment/office etc with a view: · We were very, very lucky to get an apartment with a view.· Dan was delighted to get a room with breathtaking views of the Los Angeles basin.
what you see in a place -- used especially when you are describing a place where something unusual or shocking is happening: · The village is a scene of devastation after the heavy rains.· I had to laugh at the absurdity of the scene.· Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.scene of: · There are scenes of confusion here as refugees pour out of the city.
an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · At sunrise, they surveyed the vast panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains.· The white limestone formed a dramatic panorama against the darkening sky.
something that you see that is very surprising, strange, or shocking: the spectacle of: · Visitors to London are often shocked by the spectacle of people begging in the streets.a strange/bizarre/tragic etc spectacle: · The sight of European tourists dancing in grass skirts made a bizarre spectacle.make a spectacle of yourself (=to do something silly, surprising, or shocking when a lot of people can see you): · She knew she was making a spectacle of herself with her childish outburst, but she couldn't seem to help herself.
designed to be seen or having a particular effect when seen: · The movie is greatly enhanced by its stunning visual effects.· Teachers have been using visual aids in the classroom for decades.· Children learn to read by interpreting visual symbols.
to see someone or something · I saw your brother in town this morning.· Have you seen my pen anywhere?· If you see either of these men, inform the police immediately.· Did you see a white van parked out here earlier today?· When did you last see your dog?see somebody doing something · I saw Matt coming out of the cinema with Jane.· I first saw her feeding the ducks in the park.see somebody do something · She saw him get into a Porsche driven by a dark-haired woman.· I didn't see her arrive because I had my back turned.see who/what/where etc · It was too dark for her to see who the woman was.· Have you seen what Jake's done to his bedroom?can see somebody/something · Shh! I can see someone moving in the bushes.see something with your own eyes (=see something or someone yourself, especially something strange or surprising) · 'How do you know it's true?' 'Because I saw it with my own eyes!'
especially written to see someone or something for only a very short time, and not very clearly: · Rick caught sight of the driver's face as the car raced by.· Lynn caught a brief glimpse of herself in the mirror.
to suddenly see someone or something that you have been looking for, or something interesting or unusual: · A resident spotted a man sitting in his car watching the explosion and notified the police.· He was spotted in the Manhattan area in mid-May.· I spotted this article about it in the paper.
also clap eyes on British to see someone or something -- use this either when talking about the time when you first saw them, or when saying strongly that you have never seen them or never want to see them again: · This was the woman he was going to marry -- he knew it the moment he set eyes on her.· I'd never clapped eyes on the guy before in my life.· I hoped we would never set eyes on one another again.
to see something happen, especially an accident, a crime, or an important event: · Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the attack.· The crash was witnessed by millions of viewers who were watching the race on TV.
especially written to suddenly see something or someone from a long distance, especially when you have been looking for a long time: · The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.· At least ten birds have been sighted feeding on the lake this year.· We sighted a fishing boat in the distance.
to be able to see someone or something clearly, even though you see them for only a very short time: get a good/proper look (at): · Hold it up to the light so I can get a proper look at it.· I don't think I could identify him. I didn't really get a good look.get a better look (at): · She stood on her toes to get a better look.get a close look (at): · I didn't get a close look at the driver, but I think he was middle-aged.· We drove into the prohibited zone, to get a closer look.
also see at first hand British if you see first hand something that is happening, you see it yourself, rather than being told about it by someone else: · Travelling in rural Thailand, I saw first hand the devastating effects of economic reform. · Central News has been to South America to see at first hand the lives that Oxfam hopes to improve.
when something can be seen · Detectives found no visible signs of a struggle.visible from/at/above etc · The church tower is visible from the next village.· Only the top of his head was visible above the water.· A single headlight was suddenly visible far below them.· Trim any visible fat before frying the meat.clearly visible · The bullet holes are still clearly visible in the walls.barely/hardly/scarcely visible · The marks are in faint gold, and hardly visible.visible to the naked eye (=visible without using special instruments to help you) · These stars are barely visible to the naked eye.
how far it is possible to see, especially when this is affected by weather conditions - used especially in weather reports: · Fog has reduced visibility to under 20 metres.good visibility (=when the air is clear so you can see a long distance): · Conditions are perfect for the yacht race; there is a light wind and visibility is good.poor/zero/low visibility (=when it is difficult to see very far): · Poor visibility made skiing extremely hazardous.· Most modern planes can land in zero visibility.
if something or someone is in sight or within sight , you can see them from where you are: · The only building in sight was a small wooden cabin.· The boat was stopped by the US coastguard within sight of shore. · It was a glorious summer day, with not a cloud in sight.· It was late afternoon, and there wasn't a soul in sight.· Meredith looked around - there was no-one in sight.· The taxi driver was still nowhere in sight.come in/within sight of (=to come close enough to a place to see it): · It was several hours before the three men came within sight of the city.
if something shows , people can see it, especially when you do not want them to: · Don't worry about that mark - it won't show.· Your slip is showing, did you know?
if something or someone is in view , they can be seen from where you are and are not hidden by anything: · David pulled the blankets up so only the top of his head remained in view.· There were no buildings in view to suggest the presence of any humans.keep somebody in view: · Place the child's desk near the teacher's, so that the child can keep the teacher in view.
if someone or something appears , you begin to see them or you suddenly see them: · The stars appeared one by one in the sky.appear at/in/on etc: · At that moment, Kenny appeared in the doorway.· I heard a tap, and Lila's face appeared at the window.· A drop-down menu appeared on the screen, and I clicked 'Format'.appear from behind/under etc: · A man suddenly appeared from behind the bushes.appear (as if) from nowhere (=appear suddenly, without any warning): · Just then, Gillian appeared as if from nowhere.· A gray sedan appeared from nowhere in the fast lane.
if someone or something comes into sight , they move into a position where you can see them: · The crowd cheered as the President's motorcade came into sight.· I heard the splash of oars, and a rowing boat came into view.
when something cannot be seen or is difficult to see if something is invisible , it cannot be seen: · The gas is invisible but highly dangerous.· Word Perfect uses invisible codes for many different functions.· He nodded toward the distant ship, invisible in the darkness.invisible to the naked eye (=invisible without using special instruments to help you): · The space probe can photograph parts of the electronic spectrum that are invisible to the naked eye.
if someone or something is out of sight , you cannot see them, for example because they are too far away or they are behind something else: · Jim waited until his parents' car was out of sight and then left the house.· It's best to keep your purse out of sight in this office.drop/pass out of sight (=move to a position where you cannot be seen): · We both quickly dropped out of sight behind the desk.· The car passed out of sight over the hill. out of sight of: · He would punch and kick me as soon as we were out of sight of the teachers.
to no longer be able to see someone or something because they have moved too far away from you, especially when you are chasing them: · Police lost sight of the man when he ran into a crowd of people.· They gave up the chase, losing sight of the car as it turned the corner.
: dim shape/outline/figure etc one that is difficult to see because it is too far away or because there is not enough light: · He saw the dim outline of the taxi-driver's head inside the cab.· There was enough starlight coming in the window to make out the dim shapes of bunkbeds and rucksacks.
something that is indistinct is difficult to see because its edges are unclear or it is very small: · Even with the binoculars, I could barely make out the indistinct shapes gliding through the water.· All the police have to go on is a grainy, indistinct video clip.
part of a place that is within the area that you can see, but that you cannot see properly or easily: · His son walked into his blind spot just as he was reversing the car.· The recent escapes have prompted prison officers to install video camera surveillance of the blind spot.
to be going to happen soon spoken · I'm pretty busy right now -- I have exams coming up next week.· With Christmas coming up, we didn't have much spare money.
if something that you are hoping for is in sight , you think it will probably happen soon: · A solution to the problem now seems in sight.be nowhere in sight (=not likely to happen soon): · The end of the economic nightmare is still nowhere in sight.
also be round the corner British if something is around the corner , it might happen very soon but you cannot be completely sure: · In life, you never quite know what's around the corner.· He continues to hint that the end of his playing career may be round the corner.be just around the corner: · They keep telling us that better economic times are just around the corner.
to be likely to happen soon, although you do not know exactly when: · Appeals are common when a general election is in the offing.· According to the company, these deals had been in the offing for some time.
something that is imminent , especially something important, unpleasant, or dangerous, is likely to happen very soon: · Soon it became clear to everyone that war was imminent.· With the election imminent, Churchill returned to London.· Some of the buildings were in a state of imminent collapse.imminent danger: · The child was in imminent danger of falling into the water.
a forthcoming event has been planned to happen soon: · Dixon was convinced he could win the forthcoming election.· The matter will be discussed at the forthcoming general meeting.· Forthcoming attractions include a magician and a quiz competition.
American an upcoming event, especially a political event, has been planned to happen: · The space program will be reviewed during the upcoming congressional session.· He was preparing the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadjectives
The beauty of the garden was a pleasure to behold. Beggars on the street are becoming a familiar sight. I only know her by sight (=I often see her but have not really spoken to her). Mr Eyer may lose the sight in one eye. The tour was postponed when the lead singer lost his voice. Julian lost his balance and fell. Karen waved until the car was out of sight (=too far away to be seen). The refugees were a pitiful sight. The guards have orders to shoot intruders on sight (=shoot them as soon as they see them). the sorry sight of so many dead animals The night was dark and still, and there was not a soul in sight. I know he can’t stand the sight of me. the unedifying spectacle of players attacking the referee The bird vanished from sight.
· Many types of fish have good sight.
· His sight was quite poor.
(=becoming worse)· He ran the business until failing sight forced him to retire.
verbs· As the result of a severe illness, she lost her sight at the age of twelve.
· Surgeons believe they can save her sight.
(=gets much worse)· He was in his seventies when his sight began to fail.
sight + NOUN· If your sight test shows that you need glasses, the optician will give you a prescription.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The beauty of the garden was a pleasure to behold. (=near)· After a three year wait, the end is finally in sight.
Beggars on the street are becoming a familiar sight. I only know her by sight (=I often see her but have not really spoken to her). Mr Eyer may lose the sight in one eye. The tour was postponed when the lead singer lost his voice. Julian lost his balance and fell. (=forget an important fact about a situation) We must never lose sight of the fact that man must work in harmony with nature.
We must never lose sight of the fact that man must work in harmony with nature. (=stop being able to see someone or something) Don’t try to walk in a heavy snowstorm as you may lose sight of your vehicle.
Don’t try to walk in a heavy snowstorm as you may lose sight of your vehicle. (=when you love someone as soon as you meet them)· For Marion and Ron it was love at first sight.
Karen waved until the car was out of sight (=too far away to be seen). The refugees were a pitiful sight. (=make someone who cannot hear or who is blind, hear or see again)
The guards have orders to shoot intruders on sight (=shoot them as soon as they see them). the sorry sight of so many dead animals The night was dark and still, and there was not a soul in sight. I know he can’t stand the sight of me.· All children starting school are given a sight test.
the unedifying spectacle of players attacking the referee The bird vanished from sight. (=close enough to see or hear) As she came within sight of the house, she saw two men getting out of a car.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE As she came within sight of the house, she saw two men getting out of a car.· The Doctor had offered her a journey to see some of the beautiful sights of the universe.· She had been six years old then and she had thought the fireworks the most beautiful sight in the world.· The boats connect all major tourist attractions allowing you to enjoy the beautiful sights of Amsterdam on the way.· After the audience had accustomed their eyes to the flash, they beheld a subtle and beautiful sight.· Here you may see the beautiful sight of a huge flock of flamingos landing on the lake.
· Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott.· Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did!· If the place was dry it was going to be a damn sight tougher to manipulate them.· I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober.
· The most familiar form of sight deposit are current accounts at banks.· Ravage, because there was so much of it, became a familiar sight, almost comfortable.· They were local lave-net fisherman, a familiar sight in this part of the county.· It was already a familiar sight from the windows of the classroom block of the Entally Convent.· Home-Made Angels was inspired by the familiar sight of hot-air balloons in the skies above Bristol.· His combination of business suits and cowboy boots quickly became a familiar sight in San Diego and Tijuana.· Rose Hill, already a familiar sight around Milton Keynes, may soon be recognised worldwide.
· Goebbels is here to show the pretty Magda the sights of Paris.· It may turn out to be a pleasant surprise or a not-so-pretty sight.· It's not a pretty sight to finish in a classic fire and fall position.· And now we have the unlikely and not altogether pretty sight of Bob Dole tearing up in public like a road-company Pagliacci.· It is not a pretty sight to see people so hurt.· Not a pretty sight -- they went far beyond editorial endorsement.· Afterwards I visited the boys and they were not a pretty sight.· It's really a pretty sight, captain, built of Tennessee marble like one of those old palaces in Florence.
· The guests fell upon the centaurs and drove them out of the country, so they are now a rare sight indeed.· Ragged children run up to approaching cars with delight because motorized vehicles are a rare sight.· In the big clashes it was a rare sight.· Mountain lions, once a rare sight, are becoming almost commonplace.· Nowadays it's a rare sight.· A rare sight! - empty seats in a meeting room.· Leicester then began to indulge themselves in some fancy patterns-a rare sight.· I felt very privileged to have stumbled upon such a rare sight.
· It was, I now thought, a sorry sight.· It was a sorry and sordid sight.· It became a sorry sight: a ghost of grandeur.
· At High Tea, Dot was glad when he saw her staring and tidied the strange hand out of sight beneath the table.· When they were all sitting in a row on the top of the wall they looked down and saw a strange sight.· It was no longer a strange sight to see blind men at a spectacle.· What a strange sight, but even that seemed to belong where it was.· Chesarynth gripped it convulsively at the strange sight of people milling around.· For thousands of years, this strange sight has frightened millions, and has been thought to portend evil or calamitous events.· I must have made a strange sight, crumpled up on the floor trying to read that opening paragraph.· It was a strange sight: a blind man at a spectacle.
VERB· From Mount Ampenan, and over the rocky coastline and long golden beaches is a sight to behold.· When they were on, they were a sight to behold.· Nor was it just the execution that attracted them, for the procession itself was a sight to behold.· The Transit Authority meetings are a sight to behold.· His face was not a pleasant sight to behold on awakening.· It was a sight to behold!· All in all a lovely sight to behold.· Four feet eleven inches of skin and bone, but a terrible sight to behold when roused.
· The inner door stood open and through it she caught sight of Eleanor Shergold sitting in one of the pews.· As they neared James River and caught sight of our gunboats, a cheer went up from each regiment.· She made a face at his back, but her expression quickly changed to concern when she caught sight of his arm.· But only the lucky and the sharp-eyed will catch sight of a kangaroo.· We catch a sight of an earlier world in the bare words of this charter.· The child shot into the living room, caught sight of Quinn, and stopped dead in his tracks.· All I could offer was a hatchback whose tyres puncture as soon as it catches sight of anything other than motorway.· Daylight was dawning; a troop of horses coming from Latium caught sight of the shining helmet of Euryalus and challenged him.
· It disappeared from sight behind the slope of the hill.· It disappears out of sight very suddenly.· So, since he is disappearing from sight, he has dyed his hair black, eyebrows, too.· Within seconds of the Wheel disappearing from sight the red glow was extinguished.· The vagrants from the casual ward had disappeared at the sight of the policeman; the street was empty.· He sat well, she thought, as she watched him turn round the stable wall and disappear out of sight.· In a few seconds, he had disappeared from sight.· As they disappeared from sight, a bout of shivering swept over Jack.
· More easily now, he made his way along the roof-tops, hidden from sight by the forest of chimney stacks.· Her body had been hidden from sight by the cauldron.· I kept my hands clasped tightly to avoid the habitual gesture of hiding myself from sight.
· They're going to try to keep within sight of Fergal.· She was easy to keep in sight, but she walked fast.· It has kept the remnants of sight in a place where it can see nothing.· Challenged by geochemists, I have followed the plume as high as I could by keeping the smoke in sight.· Deposed leaders Bangor rekindled their challenge with a five wicket win over Ruthin to keep Marchwiel in their sights.· They often get lost because they have not kept the airfield in sight and within easy gliding range.· She had kept out of sight, not wishing them to see the tears coursing down her face.· Owner's tip: Keep the tranquillisers out of sight.
· Richard, as a baby, would never let her out of his sight, cried if she left him.· I wasn't going to show him I wouldn't let him out of my sight.· Won't let me out of his sight for a minute, he said.· Scamperin' round the market whenever I let her out of my sight.· Oh, well, it would give her two bodyguards if she didn't ever let them out of her sight.· But Harley never lets it out of his sight.
· Andrew Miles was born blind in his left eye and lost his sight completely at 26 due to glaucoma.· Certainly, it can not be said that the years since then have lost sight of that fact.· Now and then they lost sight of him below the skyline.· He says the talking drivers twist their necks as they talk and so lose sight of their road horizon.· Often Lambert lost sight of the other two.· It is easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost.· Now that they have the power to act, they should not lose sight of it.· Effective change leaders, like those in the Minnesota story remain vigilant against losing sight of performance.
· Individual points along a spectrum, on the other hand, seem at first sight to be insufficiently distinguished from one another.· Now that the end at last seemed in sight, he thought he might hazard a look.· His characters seem at first sight useless or even perverse.· The conception about reacting mechanically to events is not a purely materialistic one, as it may seem at first sight.· Here we were, approaching the sixth wartime Christmas and still the end didn't seem to be in sight.· Other relationships seem at first sight to be benign.· This is not as heretical a suggestion as it might seem at first sight.· Claudius made two other arrangements which seem at first sight to be highly anomalous.
· Sofa Head's greatest asset is the realisation that you don't have to set your sights on one target.· That was how it was with Master Yehudi: the better things went for us, the higher he set his sights.· Take action to further your ambitions and be sure to set your sights high.· Wagner set his sights on a degree in electrical engineering, and he followed his star with a fervid intensity.· Not hard to imagine she'd set her sights also on Perkin.· And Bettman has set his sights high.· Having set our investment in bricks and mortar, we're now setting our sights on the future.· Both women were certain early on that they wanted a high-profile career related to politics and set their sights on achieving it.
· He was shot dead in sight of hundreds of diners at kerbside restaurants in Calvi on the night of Aug. 21.· It was almost deserted - looters were shot on sight and anyone who could flee had fled.· The army has since been ordered to shoot demonstrators on sight.· Even if it was restricted, an army guard doesn't shoot visitors on sight.· Tell them to shoot on sight.· The anarchist paper Freiheit, in opposition to the Marxists, thought Eleanor should have been shot on sight upon arriving.
· They ran inside, and we stood out of sight under an apple tree.· Understand why Sylvie couldn't stand the sight of the girl.· I can not stand the sight of the doll, I hate her.· As she stood up she caught sight of her reflection in the fly-spotted mirror.· He stood just out of sight and listened for the lift.· On the contrary, he can't stand the sight of it.
· Here the linguistic cocoon is spun to such complexity that the characters and narrative structure sometimes vanish from sight.· The rest of us heard a thin squeak, and started calling for her as she had vanished from sight.· One of the galleys had vanished from sight.· Within a few seconds it flew on again, vanishing from sight and hearing.· Persons can vanish utterly from sight for these reasons.· She vanished from sight, but Hippolytus, too, was gone.· The shore had vanished from sight.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be sick of/can’t stand/hate the sight of somebody/something► be a (beautiful/strange/frightening etc) sight to beholdPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a darn sight better/harder etc► heave in sight/into view
- But their task is being sabotaged by those who have war in their sights.
- Deposed leaders Bangor rekindled their challenge with a five wicket win over Ruthin to keep Marchwiel in their sights.
- I can keep Rainbow in my sights for a little while longer.
- Mr Pacey's new team has 500 prime suspects in its sights.
- One of the Counsellors had her in his sights.
- S Supreme Court opens its new term Monday with affirmative action squarely in its sights.
- That rapidly closed the gap, as Hamilton reached the turn in par in the afternoon and had victory in his sights.
- Under this program, shooters aim a wave signal at vehicles in their sights.
- But out of sight the roots from which they grow are spreading rapidly.
- Daley sat in the house, out of sight, but giving orders to the corner police station by phone.
- First, the cost of these activities began to escalate out of sight.
- I do not think it took us longer than that to get out of range and out of sight.
- I was trying to burrow out of sight.
- My old friend: in no time at all she was round the corner and out of sight.
- The drip pan underneath the refrigerator is out of sight, so special effort must be made to clean it.
- I tucked it in the back of a drawer, figuring out of sight, out of mind.
- Then the plane vanished from sight on the radar screen.
- Here the linguistic cocoon is spun to such complexity that the characters and narrative structure sometimes vanish from sight.
- It disappeared from sight behind the slope of the hill.
- She vanished from sight, but Hippolytus, too, was gone.
- So, since he is disappearing from sight, he has dyed his hair black, eyebrows, too.
- The rest of us heard a thin squeak, and started calling for her as she had vanished from sight.
- The shore had vanished from sight.
- Within a few seconds it flew on again, vanishing from sight and hearing.
- Within seconds of the Wheel disappearing from sight the red glow was extinguished.
- We stood at the window until their car came into sight.
- After a moment they came into sight.
- But they instantly look the other way when he and his motorcade come into sight.
- But when the lane curved, a tavern came into sight and she went in.
- He'd have plenty of time to drive down when the target vehicle came into sight.
- He had only a few seconds before the postman came into sight through the trees above the road.
- The camp came into sight at the bottom of the road.
- The carob came into sight below.
- A lot of people assume on sight that Lisa's not American.
- Stay here, and don't let the baby out of your sight.
- A visit to the Westonbirt Arboretum with its 13,000 trees and shrubs is always a sight for sore eyes.
- That'd be a sight for sore eyes with that one.
- Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott.
- I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober.
- If he listened to Anthony Scrivener, he would be a darned sight better.
- Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did!
- The Galapagos finch was a darn sight more valuable than Sandra Willmot.
- We were a darned sight better than them.
- A school of sperm whales is sighted.
- In the wild, they can often be sighted migrating in bevies of a hundred or more birds.
- It was a sight and a situation long to be remembered.
- It was a sight beyond his wildest nightmare.
- New York's new Health Commissioner is a sight.
- The greatest variety of birds are sighted in late April and May and in late August and September.
- Wouldn't it be a sight easier if they kept their passion for a paid mistress?
- You, you were sighted on seven nineteen, you had sufficient time to get appropriate staff permit.
- If I didn't take the car, the other guy was willing to buy it sight unseen.
- But nothing's worse than driving into an auto repair shop, sight unseen, and being fleeced.
- He bought his house sight unseen, sold on the location.
- Taking a risk, I ordered five each of six Victorian species, sight unseen.
- The principal said he offered me the Position sight unseen based on my letter of application and my resume.
- Among the sights, the Box Tunnel in the Cotswolds.
- And decide to take in the sights of the town.
- Experience the sights, the sounds and even the smells of those dangerous years.
- He heard tourists go past his door talking about the sights, the beautiful subway stations, amazing bronze and marble sculpture.
- He was a wonderful host; he showed us all the sights.
- He was glad he was not looking down the sights of a shotgun at some deer; he would have missed.
- My companion remained oblivious to the sights, staring into space and frowning.
- Rema Hotel Residence A small and friendly hotel situated in the Altstadt and close to the sights.
- Al wanted to smoke, but there were no ashtrays in sight.
- Lynn leaned out of the window, snapping pictures of everything in sight.
- Today is the fifteenth day of the heat wave, with no end in sight.
- Funny to see it way out here, within sight of Stone Mountain.
- Galliano play seamless, mellow grooves with soul, and not a black beret in sight.
- No such opportunities, however, were in sight.
- That was the last and only rebel that ventured within sight, the rest remaining in their safe, iron-walled enclosure.
- There were no soldiers in sight.
- They probably thought they'd chosen a good place because it was near the bar and in sight of the dance floor.
- With the end of the season in sight it is always worthwhile looking at the trends in diving accidents that have occurred.
- Just when he was within sight of his goal, the funding for Dr. Wilson's research was cut.
- The refugees' boat was stopped by the Coast Guard within sight of land.
- After the terror of the past twenty-four hours he was safe for the moment and in sight of victory.
- As he came within sight of his office, he was startled to see a small group waiting at the door.
- As in two Orlando locations, the new stores often opened within sight of a mall with a B.. Dalton.
- I had to keep the wingtip in sight of the ground to avoid getting disorientated.
- That manse, in sight of the sea, was also raided at seven o'clock on Wednesday 27 February.
- The faster craft should be within sight of the finish at Douglas by mid morning Saturday.
- There they put it on a platform on a hill within sight of the post.
- They probably thought they'd chosen a good place because it was near the bar and in sight of the dance floor.
- As she caught sight of the house, Breeze came to an abrupt standstill, nearly falling over her own feet.
- As they neared James River and caught sight of our gunboats, a cheer went up from each regiment.
- He had first caught sight of her riding in a ploughed field beyond the barbed wire perimeter of the air base.
- I caught sight of Bobby doing bench presses on a Universal machine near the far wall.
- In that sorrowful but lovely spot, shaded with groves of myrtle, Aeneas caught sight of Dido.
- Jeopardy's eyes slid to the left and he caught sight of Lucien.
- Meryl caught sight of two female journalists, trendy in jumpsuits, their faces hard and confident.
- The crowd in the barroom had caught sight of Mulcahey and called for him to come in.
- A tall figure came into view, then just as quickly vanished.
- As we drive on, the Willapa Hills of coastal Washington come into view.
- Soon Carol's home comes into view They're home!
- Southampton went wild when the Friendship came into view.
- The airfield came into view and Y positioned for the approach.
- The bell tower came into view, a square slim block of stone separated from the church by a dozen yards.
- The hills had now come into view, and I enjoyed the grand spectacle of Mount Blue ahead.
- They passed the copse and the lights of a large Elizabethan house came into view.
- Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott.
- I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober.
- Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did!
- After months of waiting, it was hardly love at first sight, he admits.
- At first glance this will probably sound strange, yet there is a way in which it is also logical.
- At first glance, it looked like unalloyed good news.
- At first glance, the place seemed deserted.
- It was love at first sight.
- This is not as heretical a suggestion as it might seem at first sight.
- What was inside the cradles at first sight terrified me.
- At first glance this will probably sound strange, yet there is a way in which it is also logical.
- At first glance, it looked like unalloyed good news.
- At first glance, the place seemed deserted.
- I couldn't believe they'd left the drugs and needles right out in plain sight.
- Thou shalt not leave illegal things lying around in plain sight.
- Are you sure you want to come in? It's not a pretty sight.
- Afterwards I visited the boys and they were not a pretty sight.
- All directors, including Spielberg, grow up, and in this film the result is not a pretty sight.
- He is not a pretty sight.
- It's not a pretty sight to finish in a classic fire and fall position.
- It is not a pretty sight to see people so hurt.
- What these portraits give you is a glimpse of Lowry's psychic state, and it's not a pretty sight.
- But where there are sellers there are buyers, and it was this latter rare species we had set our sights on.
- Gazing intently into her computer screen, Christine Montgomery has set her sights on the next generation of electronic language translators.
- He knew he was bound to pull any girl he set his mind on - he always had.
- Heath had set her sights on the U. S. Senate seat from Colorado.
- Her youth and beauty elicited a predictable reaction from my father, who set his sights on her at once.
- Sofa Head's greatest asset is the realisation that you don't have to set your sights on one target.
- Wagner set his sights on a degree in electrical engineering, and he followed his star with a fervid intensity.
- Yes, she thought, if Tamar had set her mind on something she would never rest until it was accomplished.
- Teng is thought to have her sights set on the Board of Supervisors' presidency.
- But do the public have their sights set on an Urbanizer?
- If you have your hearts set on a joint endowment, you have two alternatives to cashing in the present one.
- Many of the Keishinkai parents have their hearts set on Keio.
- Movie sniper Jude Law and Rachel Weisz are covered in mud but still have their sights set on desire.
WORD FAMILYnounsightinsightoversightsightingadjectivesightedunsightlysightlessinsightfulverbsight
1ability to see [uncountable] the physical ability to see SYN vision: Anne’s sight is very good for someone of her age. He began to lose his sight six years ago. an emergency operation to save his sight You will get a free sight test if you are under 16.2act of seeing [singular, uncountable] the act of seeing somethingsight of Just the sight of him made her go all weak.at the sight of something Marcie will faint at the sight of blood. The house is hidden from sight behind trees.3thing you see [countable] a)something you can seefamiliar/common/rare etc sight Street dentists are a common sight in Pakistan. As he reached the front door, he saw a strange sight. the sights and sounds of the forest → not a pretty sight at pretty2(3), → sorry sight at sorry(8) b)the sights [plural] famous or interesting places that tourists visit: In the afternoon, you’ll have a chance to relax or see the sights.sight of So, Maria’s showing you the sights of Copenhagen, is she? → sightseeing4in/within sight a)inside the area that you can see: I glanced around me quickly. There was no one in sight. They burned every house in sight. The boys get home and eat everything in sight. Since my hotel was within sight, I told him he could go. b)likely to happen soon: Six months from the start of the strike, there is still no end in sight. Peace is now in sight.5within/in sight of something a)in the area where you can see something: We camped within sight of the lake. At last they came in sight of the city. b)in a position where you will soon be able to get something or achieve something: Dan was now within sight of the championship.6in your sights if you have someone or something in your sights, you intend to achieve it or get it for yourself, or to attack themhave somebody/something in your sights Rogers had victory firmly in his sights.7 out of sight outside the area that you can see: Karen waved until the car was out of sight.8out of sight, out of mind used to say that people soon stop thinking about something or someone if they do not see them for a while9disappear/vanish from sight to disappear: ‘Will she be all right?’ asked Jen as the car disappeared from sight.10come into sight to appear: when the ship at last came into sight11on sight as soon as you see someone: The army has been ordered to shoot rebel soldiers on sight. Jo disliked him on sight.12not let somebody out of your sight to make sure that someone stays near you: Since the accident, Donna hasn’t let the children out of her sight.13be sick of/can’t stand/hate the sight of somebody/something to dislike someone or something very much: Alan and Sam can’t stand the sight of each other. Everybody hates the sight of you.14a sight for sore eyes spoken a)someone or something that you feel very happy to see b)British English someone or something that is very unattractive or very funny to look at15a (damn/darned/darn) sight more/better etc informal a lot more, a lot better etc: I know the place a damn sight better than you do. The old lady is a sight cleverer than Sarah.16be a sight (also look a sight) to look very funny or stupid, or very untidy or unpleasant: We’d had an all-night party, and the place looked a bit of a sight.17sight unseen if you buy or choose something sight unseen, you do it without looking at the thing first: I can’t believe you would rent a place sight unseen.18be a (beautiful/strange/frightening etc) sight to behold formal used to emphasize that something or someone looks very unusual, for example because they are very beautiful, strange, or frightening: His garden was a sight to behold. His face was not a pleasant sight to behold.19gun [countable usually plural] the part of a gun or other weapon that guides your eye when you are aiming at something → at first sight at first1(6), → know somebody by sight at know1(3), → lose sight of something at lose(1), → set your heart/mind/sights on (doing) something at set1(13)COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgood sight· Many types of fish have good sight.poor sight· His sight was quite poor.failing sight (=becoming worse)· He ran the business until failing sight forced him to retire.verbslose your sight· As the result of a severe illness, she lost her sight at the age of twelve.save somebody’s sight· Surgeons believe they can save her sight.somebody’s sight fails (=gets much worse)· He was in his seventies when his sight began to fail.sight + NOUNa sight test· If your sight test shows that you need glasses, the optician will give you a prescription.THESAURUSsomething that you seesight something that you see: · A herd of elephants is a magnificent sight.· Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.view the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: · The view from the top of the mountain is amazing.· The hotel has great views of Lake Windermere.· We had a good view of the firework display.panorama an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountainsvista written a view of a large area of beautiful scenery – used in written descriptions: · The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.scene what you see in a place, especially where people are moving around and doing things: · Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.· His pictures are mainly of local scenes.spectacle something that you see that is very unusual, surprising, or strange: · It must have been an unusual spectacle.· I leaned over the balcony to get a look at the spectacle below.visuals [plural] pictures or parts of a film, video etc that people can see, as opposed to the parts you can hear: · Good visuals will help keep your audience’s attention.sight1 nounsight2 verb
sightsight2 verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
sight
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | sight |
| he, she, it | sights | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | sighted |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have sighted |
| he, she, it | has sighted | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had sighted |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will sight |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have sighted |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am sighting |
| he, she, it | is sighting | |
| you, we, they | are sighting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was sighting |
| you, we, they | were sighting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been sighting |
| he, she, it | has been sighting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been sighting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be sighting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been sighting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A mountain lion was sighted in the local area last night.
- At least ten birds have been sighted feeding on the lake this year.
- The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.
- We sighted a fishing boat in the distance.
- When the haze cleared, the sailors sighted land straight ahead.
- Black cap, white throat and grasshopper warbler had been sighted.
- Each sighting results in the discovery of either a female axis or white-tailed deer.
- From base camp the summit was barely visible, so on sighting the route our surprise was all the greater.
- In the wild, they can often be sighted migrating in bevies of a hundred or more birds.
- One sighting had no bodies but it had sardines.
- The sighting of the whale, Ahab cries, was meant for him, and then he is lowered to the deck.
- The following day, shortly after lunch, we sighted Koraloona on the horizon.
THESAURUS
to notice something with your eyes, usually without planning to. Also used when saying that you watched a particular programme, film, game etc: · Have you seen my keys anywhere?· Did you see the basketball game last night?
to keep your eyes pointed toward someone or something, especially someone or something that is not moving: · I looked at the map.· She was looking at him in a strange way.
to see something interesting or unusual: · I noticed a police car outside their house.
to suddenly see something, especially something you are looking for: · Nick spotted the advertisement in the paper.
(also glimpse formal) to suddenly see someone or something for a short time, usually not clearly: · I caught sight of him in the hotel lobby, and followed him out the door.· He glimpsed her face as she went into the courtroom.
to see something, but only with difficulty: · Ahead, I could just make out the figure of a woman.
to see something happen, especially a crime or an accident: · The police are asking anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.
formal to see and pay attention to something: · Officers observed him driving at 100 mph.
especially written to suddenly see something or someone from a long distance, especially when you have been looking for a long time: · The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.· The crew finally sighted land.
Longman Language Activatorto see someone or something · I saw your brother in town this morning.· Have you seen my pen anywhere?· If you see either of these men, inform the police immediately.· Did you see a white van parked out here earlier today?· When did you last see your dog?see somebody doing something · I saw Matt coming out of the cinema with Jane.· I first saw her feeding the ducks in the park.see somebody do something · She saw him get into a Porsche driven by a dark-haired woman.· I didn't see her arrive because I had my back turned.see who/what/where etc · It was too dark for her to see who the woman was.· Have you seen what Jake's done to his bedroom?can see somebody/something · Shh! I can see someone moving in the bushes.see something with your own eyes (=see something or someone yourself, especially something strange or surprising) · 'How do you know it's true?' 'Because I saw it with my own eyes!'
especially written to see someone or something for only a very short time, and not very clearly: · Rick caught sight of the driver's face as the car raced by.· Lynn caught a brief glimpse of herself in the mirror.
to suddenly see someone or something that you have been looking for, or something interesting or unusual: · A resident spotted a man sitting in his car watching the explosion and notified the police.· He was spotted in the Manhattan area in mid-May.· I spotted this article about it in the paper.
also clap eyes on British to see someone or something -- use this either when talking about the time when you first saw them, or when saying strongly that you have never seen them or never want to see them again: · This was the woman he was going to marry -- he knew it the moment he set eyes on her.· I'd never clapped eyes on the guy before in my life.· I hoped we would never set eyes on one another again.
to see something happen, especially an accident, a crime, or an important event: · Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the attack.· The crash was witnessed by millions of viewers who were watching the race on TV.
especially written to suddenly see something or someone from a long distance, especially when you have been looking for a long time: · The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.· At least ten birds have been sighted feeding on the lake this year.· We sighted a fishing boat in the distance.
to be able to see someone or something clearly, even though you see them for only a very short time: get a good/proper look (at): · Hold it up to the light so I can get a proper look at it.· I don't think I could identify him. I didn't really get a good look.get a better look (at): · She stood on her toes to get a better look.get a close look (at): · I didn't get a close look at the driver, but I think he was middle-aged.· We drove into the prohibited zone, to get a closer look.
also see at first hand British if you see first hand something that is happening, you see it yourself, rather than being told about it by someone else: · Travelling in rural Thailand, I saw first hand the devastating effects of economic reform. · Central News has been to South America to see at first hand the lives that Oxfam hopes to improve.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The sailors gave a shout of joy when they sighted land.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The beauty of the garden was a pleasure to behold. Beggars on the street are becoming a familiar sight. I only know her by sight (=I often see her but have not really spoken to her). Mr Eyer may lose the sight in one eye. The tour was postponed when the lead singer lost his voice. Julian lost his balance and fell. Karen waved until the car was out of sight (=too far away to be seen). The refugees were a pitiful sight. The guards have orders to shoot intruders on sight (=shoot them as soon as they see them). the sorry sight of so many dead animals The night was dark and still, and there was not a soul in sight. I know he can’t stand the sight of me. the unedifying spectacle of players attacking the referee The bird vanished from sight.
The sailors gave a shout of joy when they sighted land. The beauty of the garden was a pleasure to behold. (=near)· After a three year wait, the end is finally in sight.
Beggars on the street are becoming a familiar sight. I only know her by sight (=I often see her but have not really spoken to her). Mr Eyer may lose the sight in one eye. The tour was postponed when the lead singer lost his voice. Julian lost his balance and fell. (=forget an important fact about a situation) We must never lose sight of the fact that man must work in harmony with nature.
We must never lose sight of the fact that man must work in harmony with nature. (=stop being able to see someone or something) Don’t try to walk in a heavy snowstorm as you may lose sight of your vehicle.
Don’t try to walk in a heavy snowstorm as you may lose sight of your vehicle. (=when you love someone as soon as you meet them)· For Marion and Ron it was love at first sight.
Karen waved until the car was out of sight (=too far away to be seen). The refugees were a pitiful sight. (=make someone who cannot hear or who is blind, hear or see again)
The guards have orders to shoot intruders on sight (=shoot them as soon as they see them). the sorry sight of so many dead animals The night was dark and still, and there was not a soul in sight. I know he can’t stand the sight of me.· All children starting school are given a sight test.
the unedifying spectacle of players attacking the referee The bird vanished from sight. (=close enough to see or hear) As she came within sight of the house, she saw two men getting out of a car.
As she came within sight of the house, she saw two men getting out of a car.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a darn sight better/harder etc► heave in sight/into view
- As she caught sight of the house, Breeze came to an abrupt standstill, nearly falling over her own feet.
- As they neared James River and caught sight of our gunboats, a cheer went up from each regiment.
- He had first caught sight of her riding in a ploughed field beyond the barbed wire perimeter of the air base.
- I caught sight of Bobby doing bench presses on a Universal machine near the far wall.
- In that sorrowful but lovely spot, shaded with groves of myrtle, Aeneas caught sight of Dido.
- Jeopardy's eyes slid to the left and he caught sight of Lucien.
- Meryl caught sight of two female journalists, trendy in jumpsuits, their faces hard and confident.
- The crowd in the barroom had caught sight of Mulcahey and called for him to come in.
- A tall figure came into view, then just as quickly vanished.
- As we drive on, the Willapa Hills of coastal Washington come into view.
- Soon Carol's home comes into view They're home!
- Southampton went wild when the Friendship came into view.
- The airfield came into view and Y positioned for the approach.
- The bell tower came into view, a square slim block of stone separated from the church by a dozen yards.
- The hills had now come into view, and I enjoyed the grand spectacle of Mount Blue ahead.
- They passed the copse and the lights of a large Elizabethan house came into view.
- Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott.
- I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober.
- Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did!
- After months of waiting, it was hardly love at first sight, he admits.
- At first glance this will probably sound strange, yet there is a way in which it is also logical.
- At first glance, it looked like unalloyed good news.
- At first glance, the place seemed deserted.
- It was love at first sight.
- This is not as heretical a suggestion as it might seem at first sight.
- What was inside the cradles at first sight terrified me.
- At first glance this will probably sound strange, yet there is a way in which it is also logical.
- At first glance, it looked like unalloyed good news.
- At first glance, the place seemed deserted.
- I couldn't believe they'd left the drugs and needles right out in plain sight.
- Thou shalt not leave illegal things lying around in plain sight.
- Are you sure you want to come in? It's not a pretty sight.
- Afterwards I visited the boys and they were not a pretty sight.
- All directors, including Spielberg, grow up, and in this film the result is not a pretty sight.
- He is not a pretty sight.
- It's not a pretty sight to finish in a classic fire and fall position.
- It is not a pretty sight to see people so hurt.
- What these portraits give you is a glimpse of Lowry's psychic state, and it's not a pretty sight.
- But where there are sellers there are buyers, and it was this latter rare species we had set our sights on.
- Gazing intently into her computer screen, Christine Montgomery has set her sights on the next generation of electronic language translators.
- He knew he was bound to pull any girl he set his mind on - he always had.
- Heath had set her sights on the U. S. Senate seat from Colorado.
- Her youth and beauty elicited a predictable reaction from my father, who set his sights on her at once.
- Sofa Head's greatest asset is the realisation that you don't have to set your sights on one target.
- Wagner set his sights on a degree in electrical engineering, and he followed his star with a fervid intensity.
- Yes, she thought, if Tamar had set her mind on something she would never rest until it was accomplished.
- Teng is thought to have her sights set on the Board of Supervisors' presidency.
- But do the public have their sights set on an Urbanizer?
- If you have your hearts set on a joint endowment, you have two alternatives to cashing in the present one.
- Many of the Keishinkai parents have their hearts set on Keio.
- Movie sniper Jude Law and Rachel Weisz are covered in mud but still have their sights set on desire.
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to see something from a long distance away, or see something you have been looking for: The sailors gave a shout of joy when they sighted land. Several rare birds have been sighted in the area.► see thesaurus at see