English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Explain" in Example Sentences
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807558	One of Hamilton's friends explained the rules.	Source_VOA
312140	She explained to me how to use the hair drier.	CK
3079614	Tom knows that he's got some explaining to do.	CK
2169272	Can you explain the exact meaning of this word?	FeuDRenais
2258313	He didn't succeed in explaining what he wanted.	_undertoad
295723	He explained his plan both to my son and to me.	CK
290697	He explained the literal meaning of the phrase.	CK
291202	He had no difficulty in explaining the mystery.	CK
259083	I caught on to what the teacher was explaining.	CM
2537782	I'm sure Tom will explain it to you eventually.	CK
308411	Please explain the reason why she was arrested.	CM
630571	Can you explain to me why you refused his offer?	vicch
2912538	How many times do I have to explain this to you?	CK
881420	Listen! She is going to explain that rule again.	alexmarcelo
706892	She explained the literal meaning of the phrase.	papabear
396095	The teacher explained his theory using pictures.	jakov
56675	This problem is too difficult for me to explain.	CM
838878	He explained the literal meaning of the sentence.	Scott
1936491	I'd like to explain this in a little more detail.	CK
273834	I'll try to explain it to the best of my ability.	CK
17147	Explain to him the difficult situation you are in.	Zifre
305848	He explained the literal meaning of the sentences.	CK
291458	He explained the process of putting them together.	CM
2957132	Tom is in the next room, explaining what happened.	CK
2957306	Tom is the only one who can explain what happened.	CK
22758	We demanded that he explain to us why he was late.	CK
2661881	Can you explain why you turned down their proposal?	WestofEden
290477	He explained that he knew nothing about the matter.	CK
71363	I don't think there is any need for you to explain.	CK
685259	I'll explain to you how to use it when I come back.	nickyeow
2537494	I'm going to explain all this in more detail later.	CK
954026	It all happened so fast, I can't really explain it.	CK
312930	She explained that she couldn't attend the meeting.	CK
2537460	You've only got thirty seconds to explain yourself.	CK
3106735	How do I explain it so that everyone understands it?	jenwang26
478481	I'd explain it to you, but your brain would explode.	darinmex
282689	If you permit me to speak, I can explain everything.	CM
284590	Is it necessary for me to explain the reason to him?	CK
272887	The teacher explained the meaning of the word to us.	CK
272880	The teacher explained to us the meaning of the poem.	CK
3145253	Tom didn't give me a chance to explain what I meant.	patgfisher
2952892	I've already explained this to you many times before.	CK
273071	The teacher didn't mind explaining the problem again.	CK
3150587	Tom explained to Mary why he needed to buy a new car.	CK
2957637	Tom patiently tried to explain the situation to Mary.	CK
3088425	Tom tried to explain why it would be a waste of time.	CK
35513	The pilot explained to us why the landing was delayed.	spockofvulcan
2954882	You'll have plenty of opportunity to explain yourself.	CK
291881	He explained the political background of the war on TV.	CM
2956486	Tom didn't explain it well enough for me to understand.	CK