1.   Dark green plush velvet of the upholstery into which I sink - and struggle.

2.   Heavy dark green velvet curtains were partly drawn across these and allowed only a single column of light to enter the room.

3.   Mrs Ridley settled herself in a green velvet armchair, laying her stick carefully on the floor beside her.

4.   She wore pert green velvet slippers and a lovely sea green robe.

5.   The grass is made of green velvet.

6.   An inexpensive green velvet curtain to cover two walls in the bedroom was also practical.

7.   As much as green velvet, dice, cards and slot machines, the gambling industry needs lawyers.

8.   At board meetings in a sea of khakis, she stands out in green velvet trousers and lavender eye-glasses.

9.   Banditos are common here, often descending green velvet slopes to torment workers in this lawless frontier.

10.   A year-round piece, it layers under a black suit at the office or under a green velvet tunic for a holiday party.