The ancient story
And, for a hundreds of years, the measures kept the races separate. but, when man was still a wandering people, still broken in small tribes, it happened.
Splintered Light - Prologue, Pt 1
Alistair's father had once told him "a man is not measured by the coin in his pockets nor in the furnishings found in his home.
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Twelve
I’ve got a lot to do and i need to go get him measured.” “measured for what?” beka leaned across the counter. “a safety harness. and a chastity belt, if he can’t learn to keep his paws to himself.” beka giggled, shaking her head.
Bound by Destiny 16
Alex nodded before the owner measured tarja quickly and then headed back inside to continue working before coming out again, "ummm, excuse me? i need to measure... umm... the pillars."
Lonely Oak Chapter 85
"how many beat in measure?" the feline questioned the class. "four!" peter shouted. he was the youngest kid there, so ms. miskerwitz admonished his discipline. "peter, raise hand just like school. but correct: four beat in measure. everyone count.
A New Dawn - Chapter 16 (The Clothes Make the Dragon)
"now if your quite done, can i finish taking your measurements now?" garibaldi asked impatiently. time passed by slowly.
Krystal, Blaire and Mitch 7 - Jewel's Bloodline
Even with her fatigue, mina displayed the rock solid technique and precise workings of a true scientist, every measurement taking to such a accurate reading that mistakes seemed impossible. "how's it going, bunny?" came a snide voice by her side.
Fanfic: DBZ - Freiza's Return
You should be able to sense for yourself that you don't measure up." "that's where you're wrong, lets show him tien!" shouted yamcha.
Transformation Stream Story 22: Coffee for the Fox in You
Ignoring the happily grinning fox with a cup of coffee on the logo, storm measured out the proper measure of grounds for his machine and started the brewing process.
Lonely Oak Chapter 113 - A-Tisket, A-Tasket
Starting from the beginning, she measured again, re-measuring what she had already measured before. just as meticulous, just as careful.
Dragon In The Photo.
Just that same measured posture, that same controlled, deliberate movement she used for everything, like even drinking had to be negotiated. and then it hit.
The Tylor Estate - Act 1
But measuring your own success by how well you do personally meaningless things for other people, just seemed odd to the hybrid.