English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "A" in Example Sentences
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1426533	When I was about to leave my house, I got a phone call from her.	CK
954624	When we entered the shack, we saw a half-eaten pie on the table.	CK
409520	When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don't expect to see a zebra.	blay_paul
897257	While he was talking, there was the sound of a shot being fired.	FeuDRenais
1556833	While I was waiting for the bus, I witnessed a traffic accident.	brymck
71336	While you are about it, please make a cup of coffee for me, too.	CK
244341	Yesterday, as I was walking along the street, I saw an accident.	CK
69069	You are working too hard. Sit down and take it easy for a while.	CK
2639634	You could've won the race if you'd run just a little bit faster.	CK
51834	You don't have to come up with an unusual topic for your speech.	CM
954796	You should always wear a seat belt when you are riding in a car.	CK
2796516	You'll have to wear warm clothes, otherwise you'll catch a cold.	patgfisher
2955049	You're the only one here who thinks it's a good idea to do that.	CK
265791	Young Martin spent a fairly quiet childhood in Atlanta, Georgia.	CM
1858728	"I hear Tom and Mary are getting a divorce." "That's the rumor."	CK
1526169	"I may not be rich, but at least I have a girlfriend," said Tom.	Spamster
1855163	"Perhaps you'd like me to play a song for you." "I'd like that."	CK
527968	"Why are you going to Japan?" "To attend a conference in Tokyo."	blay_paul
1837463	A ball hit me in the back of the head while I was playing soccer.	Nero
752985	A bystander videotaped the police beating using their cell phone.	darinmex
696933	A caravan of fifty camels slowly made its way through the desert.	darinmex
263801	A clerk in the office is only a pawn in the game of big business.	CK
51898	A considerable amount of time and effort have been spent already.	CK
273939	A fast child may win the race, but even a slow child can compete.	CM
770434	A female friend of ours took a trip to a small village last week.	CK
3158742	A few of the neighbors came by to welcome us to the neighborhood.	CK
2963337	A fool that considers himself smart is worse than any other fool.	PygmyAlpaca
37496	A full description of him has been circulated in every newspaper.	CM
744507	A leading specialist was brought in to authenticate the painting.	darinmex
2720860	A man can be happy with any woman as long as he doesn't love her.	inkedpolyglot
25924	A person giving a speech should stand where everyone can see him.	CK
667879	A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.	CK
67744	A report came in that Apollo 11 succeeded in landing on the moon.	CK
2004519	A teacher should never make fun of a student who makes a mistake.	CK
39361	A very pleasant young woman waited on me in the department store.	CM
877898	After a certain point, everything became a little more difficult.	alexmarcelo
72461	After a six month period, his leg was healed and is normal again.	CK
278104	After being ill for a long time, Jane turned into a couch potato.	CM
404102	As a matter of fact, I haven't eaten anything since this morning.	CK
667890	Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.	CK
265272	Both teams are well matched. The game will be an interesting one.	CM
682154	By signing a contract, you agree to certain terms and conditions.	Source_VOA
267690	Can you spare me a few minutes? I'd like to have a word with you.	CK
44547	Car production in that year reached a record 10 million vehicles.	CK
516336	Cesar Chavez was born on a small farm near Yuma, Arizona in 1927.	CK
41106	Direct marketing is a means of allowing people to shop from home.	CM
2951655	Do you have any idea how much it cost me to become a member here?	CK
2662536	Do you have any problem with Tom staying with us for a few weeks?	CK
1860457	Don't kid yourself. You couldn't afford to buy a house like this.	CK
319108	Father went to a lot of trouble to prepare dinner for our guests.	CM