2796514 It was too late to help Tom. All the doctor could do was to pronounce him dead. patgfisher 311660 She tried to get a tent at the shop, but she could not find the one she wanted. CM 1093041 Tom said that he needed to give Mary one more warning before he could fire her. CK 305052 Anything you could do in support of their effort would be very much appreciated. CM 288130 He believed that blacks could win their fight for equal rights without violence. CM 3148451 I called my boss in Boston and he said I could stay in Chicago for another week. CK 322831 I don't think she could spare the time because she is always busy with her work. CM 489474 Since he had left his wallet at home, he asked me if I could lend him 1,000 yen. CK 2956290 Tom clicked on the thumbnail so he could see a larger version of the same image. CK 1093794 Tom had something he wanted to say. However, he couldn't fit a word in edgewise. CK 17270 Had it not been for your cooperation, I could not have finished the work in time. Zifre 29884 I could tell by the look on his face that he had come on very important business. CK 47163 I couldn't but sympathize with the girl who had lost her parents in the accident. CM 254574 I didn't know the city, and what's more, I couldn't speak a word of the language. Nero 954190 My mother said there was nothing I could do to completely prepare for parenthood. CK 1507603 The terrorists brought rope with them so that they could tie up all the hostages. wrarshad91 22139 We went to the theater early, so we could be sure that everyone could get a seat. CK 3144581 Did any evidence even suggest that Tom could have been the person who killed Mary? CK 953733 I wish I could figure out how to get my car painted without paying a lot of money. CK 3205287 If you could tell me when Tom will arrive, I'll go to the station and pick him up. CK 3011017 Unfortunately, I had to drop out of college because I couldn't afford the tuition. CK 3241718 You could've saved me a trip if you'd just told me I didn't need to be here today. CK 1334043 "How about a cup of coffee?" "I wish I could, but I have some place I have to go." CK 916066 Because the voices of protest grew louder and louder, his speech couldn't be heard. CK 39133 The grenade blew up before the terrorist could throw it, and his arm was blown off! Nero 240369 The noisy of heavy traffic was such that the policeman could not make himself heard. CK 1927455 If you could choose one famous person you'd like to spend time with, who would it be? CK 2784430 Tom and Mary both wanted to go to Boston, but neither of them could get the time off. sharptoothed 35110 He said that he could smell something burning and that the telephones weren't working. CM 1153258 If you could go back and start your life again, from what age would you like to start? CK 1095182 Tom could tell by that smile on Mary's face that she had had a good time at the party. CK 1092100 You could search the world over and never find another woman more beautiful than Mary. CK 2889900 It hurt so much I could have screamed, but I gritted my teeth and bravely bore the pain. patgfisher 2331642 I had an appointment at 2:30, but I was caught in traffic and couldn't get there in time. CK 308161 I received a letter from her to the effect that she couldn't accept my marriage proposal. CM 327816 It would be presumptuous to call myself his replacement, but I could offer some guidance. CM 3040058 Tom and Mary walked into the restaurant and looked around, but couldn't see a free table. patgfisher 3081035 Tom moved about the house as quietly as he could so as not to wake Mary and the children. patgfisher 2967390 After putting on so much weight, Tom couldn't fit into his suit to wear to Mary's funeral. patgfisher 2639578 I know it's hard to find the time, but could you proofread this for me before next Monday? CK 2961302 After a while, I could not help noticing we did not seem to be walking on the path anymore. CK 285606 I could understand the first few sentences, but the rest of his speech was all Greek to me. papabear 2776962 Tom didn't have his cell phone with him, so he couldn't call Mary to tell her he'd be late. CK 3098812 I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw the amazing renovations Tom had done on his house. patgfisher 71916 Theoretical physics was child's play to Einstein, but he couldn't figure out his income tax. CM 267743 "Could you move over a little?" "Oh, sorry. I didn't realize I was taking up so much space." papabear 1421939 I hate to trouble you, but could you move over a bit so there's room for someone else to sit? CK 954630 When we started out, our band could only find small clubs in small cities that would hire us. CK 942832 That knife was so blunt I couldn't use it to cut the meat so I had to rely on my pocket knife. CK 2373994 I just thought I could make some money if I sold some of my old things that I didn't want anymore. CK