Letters from Akira
\>this street is wider than the others, and divided by a strip of manicured jungle. signs paint the sidewalk with every color on the spectrum, and the air is thick with the smells of sea salt and cooking. 166. \>it’s cool, clammy air.
A Most Courteous Apocalypse
Birds could be heard in the manicured, cottonswab trees and the weather was always warm and pleasant. one whole side was a solid wall of hedge pierced by a small wooden door.
Algerian Speed
Eventually the car reached the circular driveway of a mansion on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by green manicured lawns and guarded away from 'the rest of civilization', as joseph's mother once elegantly put it.
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Three
Witnessed, essentially, the better side of what fordham had to offer: in addition to the well-lit, paved roads and log estates, they began to pass brick masonry construction, some of which were adorned with elaborate wood-paneled façades and carefully manicured
Unicorn's Destiny: Chapter 4
The sweat began to trickle along the back of her neck as she looked out at the neat manicured lawn of the rectory. the lance that she knew was gone.
Akala
The floor to ceiling glass panel allowed for a gorgeous view of the ocean and yard, which preceded it; perfectly manicured and in full bloom.
Love Lost, Chapter 7a: Projections.
I don't want to be up for grabs because of some klutzy twat who's more worried about her manicure than--i'm sorry. i'm just very, very upset right now." vanessa picked up marianne's ball and wiped it clean. "yeah, i think i can see that."
Born This Way: Chapter 2
Conston's drive was in the upscale part of town, the sort of places where our aunt lived, where houses were neatly slotted out with manicured lawns. "you're not stealing are you?" "no!
4. The Right Thing Isn't Always the Best Thing
Hrvalye always wondered how much money and effort piran spent to take care of his face, decorated as it was with but a few distinguished wrinkles and scrupulously manicured brown hair, which was carefully shaped to flatter his unusually strong cheekbones and
None So Vile 04: All Things to All People
Only two days since the army arrived and the well-manicured grounds of the manor had already been churned to sludge, but leon didn't care.
Indigo Rain (Part 1)
Each had a neatly manicured front lawn ending at a wooden front porch. there were few pedestrians, but some porches were occupied. she waved whenever someone looked in her direction, usually receiving a wave back or, occasionally, a stolid nod. "mommy!"
Deep Space Relaxation Part 1
Flora's manicured fingers brushed over the boy's rounded ears. she glanced this way and that at the other crewmembers filing past, green eyes viewing the world through half-moon spectacles.