English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "A" in Example Sentences
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32010	Mary had been knitting for an hour when I called.	CM
31984	Mary played the role of an old woman in the play.	CM
2953211	Mary reached into her purse and took out a photo.	CK
807651	McKinley demanded an immediate ceasefire in Cuba.	Source_VOA
320606	Mom was at a loss about what to do with the mess.	CM
1490619	Mr. Smith always begins his lectures with a joke.	CK
237885	My brother had a house built in Urawa last month.	CK
541767	My brother is the proud father of a new baby boy.	darinmex
318982	My dad bought a model plane for me for Christmas.	CK
1169880	My friend told me that he had bought a new watch.	etoile
1763817	My grandmother was sent to a hospital in Germany.	Amastan
954189	My hope is to give you good food for a low price.	CK
322317	My sister never fails to write home once a month.	CM
36174	Nancy ran across an old friend of hers yesterday.	CM
1156507	Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess.	Eldad
27451	Once you have made a promise, you should keep it.	NekoKanjya
680194	Our ancestors came here over a hundred years ago.	Source_VOA
1308655	Our company's showroom was a hit with the ladies.	NekoKanjya
263560	Owing to a shortage of funds, our project failed.	CM
3129236	Pardon me, is there an ATM somewhere around here?	WestofEden
678276	Participants in a seance try to contact the dead.	darinmex
1487265	People can't do a lot of things at the same time.	CK
68079	People say she was an actress when she was young.	CK
2953252	Perhaps you should try doing one thing at a time.	CK
269165	Plans are under way to build a new city hospital.	CM
682042	Playing chess requires a certain amount of skill.	Source_VOA
25777	Please give me a pencil and some sheets of paper.	NekoKanjya
411096	Pleasure's a sin, and sometimes sin's a pleasure.	Scott
473600	Put on a coat. If you don't, you'll catch a cold.	CK
244478	Quite a few people came to the meeting yesterday.	CK
65335	Quito, Ecuador, is a little south of the equator.	CM
541985	Read the fine print whenever you take out a loan.	darinmex
1488844	Sarah will throw a big party with a lot of music.	arnxy20
681578	Send them a thank-you note for their hospitality.	Source_VOA
314306	She gives me a nasty look every time she sees me.	CK
314795	She got kicked upstairs to an executive position.	CM
315313	She grew up to be a lovely woman like her mother.	CM
314029	She has a claim on her deceased husband's estate.	CM
315867	She is not accustomed to driving for a long time.	CM
386010	She is recognized to be an expert on linguistics.	blay_paul
317322	She made it a habit to take a walk before dinner.	CK
310904	She made up her mind to stay with us for a while.	CK
1003122	She makes excellent meals in the blink of an eye.	ellasevia
315393	She used to keep a diary, but she no longer does.	CK
852024	She was in bed during the morning reading a book.	marloncori
316703	She went in search of a doctor for her sick baby.	CM
2264362	She works for a big advertising firm in New York.	sharptoothed
823586	Simmer the butter and garlic in a small saucepan.	papabear
1326855	Slavery is still a sensitive subject around here.	Scott
1490780	Some people believe that seven is a lucky number.	niceguydave