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The house was on the other side of the street.
Let us revert to the original subject.
They supply us with water.
Their car was bigger and therefore more comfortable.
Thought is the seed of action.
This document will form the basis for our discussion.
She distanced herself from her boyfriend.
He is difficult to deal with.
A compass shows you which direction is north.
What do you mean?
The Red Cross’s primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.
I couldn’t find a parking space near the shops.
Their strategy produced the desired outcome.
The company invested heavily in new technology.
All the splendor in the world is not worth a good friend.
He joined the Army in February 1943.
This camera has a built-in flash.
The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom.
This book is made of paper.
There is no rule without an exception.
It’s similar in size to a tomato.
Red tights are out of stock.
The weather got very bad later in the day.
Did you find it yet?
Children, please, make sure you bring your textbooks tomorrow.
It is too late to grieve when the chance is past.
Protecting the environment is every man’s responsibility.
Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image.
A lone figure was standing at the bus stop.
Improve your time and your time will improve you.
Man has not a greater enemy than himself.
He lost one of the pieces of his model engine.
Nothing is so necessary for travelers as languages.
I wish you’d be more positive.
These plants produce a number of thin roots.
Bad weather is hampering the search for survivors.
Imagination is the source of creation.
A good beginning is half the battle.
A burnt child dreads the fire.
Six feet of earth makes all men equal.
What else would you like to get?
A healthy mind is in a healthy body.
This is only one instance out of many.
The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.
A year has twelve months.
He that fears you present, will hate you absent.
The program ran so slowly, I had to uninstall it.
He wants to spend more time with his family.
Follow your own course, and let people talk.
Wisdom is only found in truth.
My baby gets upset when I leave the room.
Sir, is it time to begin?
Are you going to roast the chicken?
Close your eyes and imagine you are in a forest.
He is a very creative musician.
The design certainly looks good on paper.
The island’s chief feature was its beauty.
We offer financial assistance to students.
The head is a part of the body.
Marketing techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
This material is available in a huge range of colors.
I decided to consult a medical dictionary.
The devil can cite the Scriptures for his purpose.
Ask a silly question and you’ll get a silly answer.
This drill can bore through rock.
Common salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
Ask me no questions and I will tell you no lies.
Heaven helps those who help themselves.
This beer has been brewed using traditional methods.
The university has achieved all its goals this year.
Your writing is hard to read.
I will act as you advise.
The article was misleading, and the newspaper has apologized.
Congratulations on the birth of your child.
The car is in very good condition.
It must cost a good deal to live here.
I work in the Sales Administration department.
What difference does it make?
The dog was drinking from the river.
York was within an hour’s drive.
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.
They were charged with violating federal law.
My goal is to get a good job.
A green apple was sitting on the table.
Better late than never.
No news is good news.
The boat bumped against a solid object.
They entertain on a large scale.
The sun is shining brightly.
We assured him of our support.
I tend to overuse certain favorite expressions.
He didn’t work hard. Thus he was fired.
The audience began clapping and cheering.
I always enjoy my evening meal alone.
The entire house vibrates when a big truck goes by.
Fishing is one of his hobbies.
Five people will fit, but that’s the max.
I’m glad you could come.
Calcium is good to the growth of your bones.
