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If you rest for half an hour after a meal, you will digest your food more easily.

We watched the ship until it became a mere dot on the horizon.

I keep a box of tools and a fire extinguisher in my car for use in an emergency.

The soldier escaped from the enemy’s prison.

The executive branch carries out the laws which have been make by the legislature.

Please fetch me the dictionary from the study room.

They decided to build a new fort to protect inhabitants of that area.

The policeman heard the gasps of a boy in the smoky room.

He gasped for air as he ran from the smoke-filled room.

We buy our rice at the nearest grocery.

A tube or pipe is hollow, and therefore not heavy.

A starving person has hollow eyes and cheeks.

Most boys have a strong inclination for sports.

I intended to get up early, but forgot to set the alarm.

Be careful with that knife. It’s got a keen edge.

Like a knife, a woman’s tongue is very keen.

His shoes are made of leather imported from England.

They bought some lumber to make their fence.

The automobile mechanic repaired my car.

He suddenly became wealthy, which changed his mode of life.

Don’t neglect writing to your parents at least once a month.

My friend was offended by the reporter’s questions.

Most owls hunt at night and live on small animals.

During the radio program there were several pauses for advertisements.

The dog paused for a moment when I called him.

Most pickpockets usually work in crowds of people.

Chinese usually keep soy sauce in a pot.

This company makes great profits from manufacturing automobiles.

Her lips quivered like those of a child about to cry.

They rejoiced when they heard she was safe.

The troops were no longer able to resist the enemy attack.

The wall was made of rough stones.

The hunting dogs followed the scent of the fox.

A dog scented along the ground.

The doctor sewed up the soldier’s wound.

The sun is sinking in the west.

She washed the dishes in the sink.

That problem was very hard, it took many hours to get its solution.

She has a paint spot on her white dress.

They are building their house at a beautiful spot.

Be careful or the bee will sting you.

A bee has its sting in the tail.

During the war many people suffered from hunger.

We feel sympathy for a person who is ill.

She felt a thrill when she was kissed by a handsome pop star.

She was thrilled with delight when the actor winked at her.

There was a tragic accident on the highway yesterday.

The hotel is furnished with up-to date furniture.

Our school has a library of 100,000 volumes.

The storeroom has a volume of 4,000 cubic feet.

The willful child would not listen to whatever you say.

The police think that it was a willful murder.

Lesson 20

A flight in an airplane is no longer such an adventure as it used to be.

He attached a stamp on the envelope.

Good medicine tastes bitter to the mouth.

The President’s speech was broadcast on radio and television all over the country.

They ceased their work for a few minutes to take a rest.

The two countries combined their efforts against their enemy.

Chemists combine different elements to form new compounds.

He confessed that he had done wrong.

I’d like to converse with my friends about interesting subjects.

The farmer cultivated his fields just before planting time.

The train was delayed because of heavy snow.

A man’s dignity depends not on his wealth but on what he is.

All his doubt and uncertainty made him unhappy.

Love, hate, joy, and fear are emotions.

The university was established in 1850 by the government.

Please excuse me for opening your letter by mistake.

Nylon is one of the most popular man-made fibers.

His forthright behavior shows that he is honest, but he seems rude to some people.

We were all gay at the thought of coming holidays.

We have a one-year guarantee on our new car.

The merchant guaranteed that the color of the material would not fade.

Jerusalem and Mecca are holy cities.

The government tax on income is called income tax.

His two great interests in life are music and painting.

We tried to kindle the wood but it was wet and wouldn’t kindle easily.

Hunting is legal only in certain seasons.

That opera singer has good lungs.

Television can be a medium for giving information and opinions.

It is a large house, but the garden is of moderate size.

She lives in the neighborhood of the mill.

Water has neither odor nor color.

The old man can walk only at a low pace.

Today most roads are paved with asphalt.

There was a picturesque old mill at the foot of the mountain.

She poured milk from the bottle into the glasses.

He is showing rapid progress in his studies.

His work is progressing smoothly as we expected.

The judge quoted various cases in support of his opinion.

We listened as he related his adventure.

It is difficult to relate these results to her mistake.

He resolved to do better work in the future.

The nobleman is a man of the royal family.

Their scheme of building the road has failed.

They schemed for the overthrow of the government.

The city is situated by the river.

I was somewhat surprised to hear the bad news.

Jane was spraying green paint on the wall.

She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon.

The park is a suitable place for a picnic.

Father likes to tell us tales of his boyhood.

The murderer cut the old man’s throat.

The soldiers tramped along the street.

Someone tramped on my toes on the crowded bus.

Hunger urged him to steal a piece of bread.

All the men made a vow of loyalty to their leader.

They vowed vengeance against the oppressor.

It was thought that witches generally used their power to do evil.

Lesson 21

They advertised in the newspaper that they had a used car for sale.

They attacked the enemy at sundown.

A blacksmith makes things with iron by heating it and hammering it into shape.

A brook is a natural waterway smaller than a river.

Lying on the sofa, he could see the ceiling of the room.

I tried to comfort Jean after her mother’s death.

Please confine your remarks to the subject we are talking about.

John was confined to bed for a week with his cold.

Give me time an I’ll convert her to our political party.

He is as cunning as a fox.

Our club sent two delegates to attend the meeting.

The light is too dim for me to see.

The horse was dragging a heavy load.

Napoleon was the Emperor of France.

The rich left a great estate when he died.

“It’s eight o’clock.” His mother exclaimed.

He bought a fierce dog to guard his house.

You are fortunate in having such a fine family.

For hours she sat gazing the stars.

Some people said that smoking is a bad habit.

He had hurt his foot and had to hop along.

People on these island fought for independence and finally succeeded.

A treaty is an international agreement.

A kite was flying in the air at the end of a long string.

She spends at least half of her leisure in reading.’

The factory has much new machinery.

The ice will melt when the sun shines on it.

The hero was very modest about his great deeds.

A person who has been overworking is likely to become nervous.

He offered a few ideas to improve the plan.

She packed a suitcase for the trip.

The camper had cooking equipment in his pack.

The dog lifted his two front paws before his master.

Pigeons are often trained to carry messages.

His ragged clothes and broken furniture indicated his poverty.

A project to build a new church was discussed at the meeting.

She is now 150 pounds, she has to reduce her weight.

She replied to my letter right away.

He made no reply to my question.

A rifle is usually fired from the shoulder.

His salary will be increased next year.

Mother cut the pie into eight sections.

The teacher sectioned the history class by ability ratings.

He shot at a bird, but missed it.

We climbed the steep slope of the hill.

The railroad slopes up slightly at this point.

A spider is a small animal with eight legs.

They got lost in the desert and starved to death.

The structure of English is quite different from that of Chinese.

The city hall is a large stone structure.

We swallowed all our food and drink.

In the early evening, the air was filled with graceful swallows.

Cook the meat a long time so that it’s really tender.

He tendered us money as payment for the book he had lost.

A child puts trust in his parents.

You shouldn’t trust him, he is dishonest.

He likes to wear a vest under his jacket.

Many weeds are growing among the flowers.

He spent the whole afternoon weeding in the garden.

This land yields good crops.

The enemy finally yielded to our soldiers.

Lesson 22

When he asked me how much money I earned, I told him to mind his own affairs.

The meeting was a noisy affair.

I attempted to speak but was told to be quiet.

A razor should have a very sharp blade.

I swept the broken glass into a pile with a broom.

Bees store honey in the cells of a honeycomb.

All animals and plants are made of cells.

The officer commanded his men to fire at the enemy.

The rumor that there was flooding was confirmed by a news broadcast.

We are convinced that Anne went by train rather than by plane.

This medicine should cure you of your cold.

He has tried all sort of cures but he is still ill.

A pianist or a violinist must have a delicate sense of touch.

She dipped her hand into the pool to see how cold the water was.

You should dig trenches to drain away the water.

Some schools put special emphasis on language study.

The gardener estimated that it would take four hours to weed the garden.

I saw a figure approaching in the darkness.

We opened the windows to let out the foul air.

Diamonds and rubies are well-known gems.

The crowd hailed the new boxing champion.

We saw a small ship on the horizon.

The arrow on the sign indicates the way to go.

Don’t interrupt me when I am busy.

She knelt down to pull weeds from the flower bed.

The child’s fever lessened during the night.

In fairy tales witches often use magic to change persons into animals or birds.

My brother mended the broken doll for me.

The thick steam in the room had made the walls moist.

Most birds lay their eggs in their nests.

The president is the most powerful government official.

The letter should be written in an official style.

He carried a large package of books.

Don’t do the work until he puts you on the payroll.

The room was full of piles of old books.

The snow piled so high in front of the door that we couldn’t go out.

His plan was interesting but not practical.

His prompt action prevented serious trouble.

If you don’t now what this mean, refer to the dictionary.

On the map, blue represents water and brown represents land.

He is a righteous man, he always behaves justly.

He ate sandwiches for lunch.

Their house was sandwiched between two tall buildings.

He hoped for a secure old age.

We must secure ourselves against the dangers of the coming storm.

He’s lucky to have secured himself such a good job.

The rice crop will be poor because of the shortage of the rain.

Both of his children are very smart.

The child spilled the milk on the floor.

Winston Churchill was a famous English statesman.

The widow struggled to send her six children to college.

The branches of the trees were swaying in the wind.

The sway of the pail caused some milk to spill out.

The President is elected for a four-your term?

Are there any examinations at the end of this term?

The author uses many technical terms in this book.

The terms of the contract are unfair.

They toiled with their hands for a living.

He succeeded after years of toil.

A lion was caught in the toils.

There are tunes that are easy to remember.

A man is tuning the piano.

He loves drinking bear, it is one of his vices.

He lost control of his feelings and began to weep.

Don’t come into the danger zone.

Lesson 23

Some acids burn holes in cloth and wood.

As we approached the man, we saw that he was blind.

It is interesting to watch a battle between two lions.

The bough bent under the weight of the snow.

Mr. smith is a man capable of doing anything.

The smoke from the burning building almost choked the fireman.

The two boy were close comrades and did everything together.

Have you consulted your doctor about your illness?

If you pay your bills on time, your credit will be good.

When will the results of the election be declared?

Careless children destroy all their toys.

She opened the door quietly so as not to disturb the sleeping child.

His efforts to improve the school have been very effective.

The entire people in the country were surprised at the news that the earthquake was coming.

She is an expert in teaching small children.

A mother shouldn’t show too much favor to one of her children.

The wings of the bird still fluttered after it had been shot down.

The fur coat will keep you warm during the winter.

I am grateful to the friends who have helped me.

Wicked persons are said to be punished in hell after death.

An ocean is an immense body of water.

The medicine gave instant relief from pain.

Those two towns are joined by a railway.

The prisoner received ten lashes.

He lashed the horse until it ran.

We lodged in a hotel on our trip.

The ship has four masts for ins sails.

A woman usually carries a small mirror in her bag.

Many woman have long nails for beauty.

He hammered some nails into the piece of hard wood.

Did you observe anything strange in that boy’s behavior?

A careful driver observes the traffic rules.

From my study window I have a pleasant outlook over mountains and valleys.

The old bridge is not strong enough to allow the passage of heavy trucks.

The passage between the two houses was blocked.

Hundreds of people perished in the earthquake.

Politicians are very busy when the election time comes.

His primary reason for studying was to get a better job.

The artist likes to use purple in his paintings.