English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "A" in Example Sentences
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1196800	Tom wanted to find a creative way to tell Mary that he loved her.	CK	1
2042829	Tom wanted to give Mary a goodbye kiss. However, she backed away.	CK	1
3241712	We could've saved Tom if we'd arrived just a few minutes earlier.	CK	1
1023776	What really surprised me most was how many hours a day Tom slept.	CK	1
28330	When I was a child, my mother would often read fairy tales to me.	CK	1
1023759	When Tom was accused of the murder, he broke out in a cold sweat.	CK	1
2090864	You always said you wanted to become a scientist. Why didn't you?	CK	1
2736986	You learn more from trying to repair a TV than from watching one.	CK	1
19845	An old friend of mine dropped in on me for the first time in ages.	CK	1
1027640	Before Tom became famous, he was a junior high school art teacher.	CK	1
2451074	I don't often have a chance to speak French with a native speaker.	CK	1
953448	I drank a lot and can't remember much of what happened last night.	CK	1
388587	I now understand that the woman I thought was a nurse is a doctor.	CK	1
1055359	I plan to get a hold of Tom by phone tomorrow and ask him to help.	CK	1
261497	I usually take a shower after I play tennis, but today I couldn't.	CK	1
2974598	I'm usually in pretty good shape, but now I'm a little overweight.	CK	1
2451073	I've been studying French for a long time, but I'm not yet fluent.	CK	1
954085	It's likely to get cold tonight, so you may need an extra blanket.	CK	1
1096142	Just because Tom said he didn't have a key doesn't mean it's true.	CK	1
2046933	The month before Christmas is a very busy time of year for stores.	CK	1
898567	The only time he feeds the dog is when his wife is away on a trip.	CK	1
2280809	Tom and I went to the same high school. He was a year ahead of me.	CK	1
1040683	Tom and Mary were married in a small church not too far from here.	CK	1
1027122	Tom anonymously donated a million dollars to his favorite charity.	CK	1
1095538	Tom caught Mary trying to steam open an envelope addressed to him.	CK	1
1095466	Tom certainly has a better understanding of this matter than I do.	CK	1
1095171	Tom could use a little extra time to review for the upcoming test.	CK	1
1094826	Tom didn't come to school today because he had to go to a funeral.	CK	1
1025405	Tom has been working in an investment bank for the last few years.	CK	1
2583954	Tom missed the last train and spent the night at an Internet cafe.	CK	1
3148295	Tom was adopted by a couple in Boston when he was three years old.	CK	1
1092332	Tom was the only one who knew how to start a fire without matches.	CK	1
1103210	Tom was wearing a bulletproof vest, so the bullet didn't kill him.	CK	1
1040511	Tom was wondering how he was supposed to get around without a car.	CK	1
1092311	Tom was worried that his cholesterol level might be a little high.	CK	1
1040506	Tom went out on a limb to help Mary and she didn't even thank him.	CK	1
1904835	We have to figure out a way to make Tom do what we want him to do.	CK	1
73231	We will have to consider each application on a case-by-case basis.	CK	1
1911888	When we go to a restaurant, I never order the same thing Tom does.	CK	1
1088547	A stranger living nearby is better than a relative living far away.	CK	1
325021	An up-to-date edition of the encyclopedia will come out next month.	CK	1
1027649	Apparently, Tom was late because there was a traffic jam on Rt. 19.	CK	1
953110	Are you seriously thinking about buying a computer from that store?	CK	1
2042839	Are you sure you don't want to come with me to get a cup of coffee?	CK	1
286367	His wife is in the hospital because she was injured in a car crash.	CK	1
265413	I couldn't get out of my garage because there was a car in the way.	CK	1
2311752	I had to wait for Tom's reply for a long time, but it was worth it.	Eldad	1
2358784	I have a pretty good idea who Tom will be hanging out with tonight.	CK	1
2359912	I have less than an hour left until I have to tell Tom my decision.	CK	1
920417	I hope that Tom sticks around for a while. I'd like to talk to him.	CK	1