Sentences with phrase «mere stone»

In those days, projectile warriors like David, armed with mere stones, regularly defeated heavy infantry, clumsier fighters weighed down by armor.

The quiet, peace - loving Mushroom People were turned into mere stones, bricks and even field horse - hair plants, and the Mushroom Kingdom fell into ruin.

The difference between an atheist and a deist is a mere stones throw.

«They say this is where the presence of God is,» Levi says as he ambles across the plaza of Judaism's holiest site, a mere stone's throw away from Islam's sacred al - Aqsa Mosque.

Once inside, it can not be mistaken that you are a mere stone's throw from the beach.

We meet in a hotel a mere stone's throw from Number 10, where Davidson will later attend an LGBT reception being hosted by the prime minister.

On the other side, a mere stone's throw from the official Global Law Summit, also in Westminster: the anti-event Not the Global Law Summit.

The image, captured when Mars was just 50 million miles from Earth — a mere stone's throw away in the cosmic scale of things — shows russet Martian deserts pockmarked with craters and bright frosty polar caps shrouded, in some regions, in a thin haze of clouds.

This meant that everything was a mere stone throw away.

The golden sands and calm waters of the town's two Blue Flag beaches are simply irresistible, as well as being a mere stone's throw away from the modern seafront hotels.

The tropical waters of Kauai are a mere stone's throw from the saltwater pool and pool - side bar.

The hotel is a mere stone's throw from Knightsbridge Underground station (on the Piccadilly line), located next to Harrods.

Perfectly positioned, this property is a mere stone's throw from Bali's jewel in the crown — ...

It's not all surf, you'll be living a mere stones throw from the ocean in the heart of the town.

Surfers Paradise — Often referred to as the Miami of Australia, Surfers combines all the lures of a skyscraper city with the added appeal of being a mere stone's throw from miles of sandy beaches.

The Eco Wave Lodge offers affordable self catering budget accommodation in a modern and stylish two - story mansion in the heart of Kommetjie, a mere stones through from the beach.

With Htel Serviced Apartments situated at a mere stone's throw from the Zuidas it goes without saying that a substantial amount of our clientele is located in the Amsterdam Zuidas district.

The true bonus however is the village life that is a mere stone's throw away, be it by motorcycle, jeep or boat.

Perfectly positioned, this property is a mere stone's throw from Bali's jewel in the crown — Jimbaran Bay.

The guest house is well situated for easy access to a myriad of other activities available in the area (a full list is available) and is a mere stone's throw away from the world renowned Kruger National Park.

«The 30 - tonne creature broke the surface a mere stone's throw from my kayak, the sun glistening on its huge black back as its 40ft body arced gracefully up and over as if in slow motion.

Situated a mere stone's throw from one of California's most stunning beaches, Casa Tropicana Boutique Hotel is a renowned seaside retreat that combines a superb location with excellent accommodation, superb cuisine, and friendly hospitality.

Experience the sea a mere stone throw from one of our luxury en - suite rooms.

Referred to by many as the «gateway» to what's considered to be up there amongst the Algarve's finest beaches, the city of Portimao is geographically situated a mere stone's throw from Praia da Rocha; which itself notably lords it up - from its impressive natural vantage point - over the azure waters of the Rio Arade.

First things first: Majora's Mask 3D and the New Nintendo 3DS are both out Feb. 13, which is a mere stone's throw away.

Nestled in the rolling Warwickshire countryside, a mere stone's throw from the cool, classy, tech - hub of Leamington Spa, it's a unique experience to work here.

Oh yes, it also comes with two islands a mere stone's throw away (well, sometimes we all need some «me» time).