Short was last seen wearing as "a tight skirt and a sheer blouse". Many bras fulfil more than one purpose, like a balconette bra made of sheer material. A vicious brawl ensues with the prisoners largely overwhelming the guards in sheer numbers. Some of them became deranged of sheer frustration. Foreigners were amazed at the sheer luxury of the sumptuous balls and masquerades. Police, overwhelmed by the sheer size of the crowd, pulled out. Riddick agrees out of sheer fascination with this decision. His vocal range, talent for improvisation and sheer intensity were unsurpassed. To those at home, he seemed to raise his voice out of sheer emotion. The sheer scale is mind-boggling. It's turned back to just sheer hate and anger. Garments that are too sheer, thin, small or tight offer less protection. There may be some danger to spectators from the sheer number of people in attendance. In terms of sheer numbers, the casualties were much higher on the Indian side. I was determined to make it big on sheer merit.