36882 The dollar was devalued against the Japanese currency from 360 yen to 308 yen. CK 44146 The story has been passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. CK 270683 I returned the books I borrowed from the library, and I borrowed some new ones. CM 282887 If he had given up smoking then, he might not be suffering from such a disease. CK 67494 The first immigrants in American history came from England and the Netherlands. CM 246169 The mayor felt that he should look into the loss of income from parking meters. CK 371400 He's the last person I would ask help from, because he is completely unreliable. saeb 2004542 I discouraged him from going swimming since it looked like it was going to rain. CK 277025 I hear the governor's been getting money under the table from tobacco companies. CK 388298 She's worried because she hasn't received a letter from her son for many months. CK 309206 They had decided to put the wedding off until her brother came home from abroad. kebukebu 2957954 Tom returned from the kitchen with two mugs of coffee and sat down next to Mary. CK 3166064 Tom went from one shop to another trying to find what Mary had asked him to buy. CK 278770 Typical Japanese babies sleep with their mother after coming home from hospital. CM 21629 When she returned home from school, she began to help her mother in the kitchen. Nero 3023127 Your friends from Boston are more than welcome to come to my party tonight, too. CK 295690 As soon as he graduated from Keio University, he took over his family's business. CK 38262 Every now and then he drops in at this bookstore on his way home from the office. CK 287503 His mother prevented him from going out because she was anxious about his health. CM 393822 I think you can't understand that feeling unless you're from the same generation. blay_paul 274828 Many countries have passed laws to prohibit people from smoking in public places. CK 249601 Our new product has received a lot of attention from all who have heard about it. CM 3026768 Some incidents from my childhood are crystal clear, others are just a dim memory. patgfisher 267326 The changes resulting from the women's movement have affected both women and men. CK 1141300 There are big differences in broadband speed and quality from country to country. Source_VOA 3283402 Tom is quite absent-minded and sometimes forgets to pick the kids up from school. patgfisher 2946027 Tom was normally very reliable and his absence from the meeting was inexplicable. patgfisher 241598 Twenty-five years from now there will be one retired person for each two working. Nero 57211 We can get a glimpse of the life style of ancient people from this wall painting. CM 244332 Yesterday I was on my way home from work when I ran smack into my old girlfriend. CM 239540 He's reigning champion, and no young challenger is going to take it away from him. CM 2004543 I discouraged him from going swimming because it looked like it was going to rain. CK 17955 If you were to fall from that bridge, it would be almost impossible to rescue you. CK 2925557 Mary suffered from severe postnatal depression after the birth of her first child. patgfisher 43238 Sophie had been looking forward to getting another letter from the unknown sender. CK 329698 About how much does it cost to have a dentist remove cigarette tar from your teeth? fcbond 682202 In the U.S., it is illegal to torture people in order to get information from them. Source_VOA 273966 With the money Jack won from his lawsuit, he should be able to live on easy street. CM 273134 I regret that a previous engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation. CK 239703 Needless to say, because of the accident, he will stay away from school for a while. CM 282187 New Year's cards provide us with the opportunity to hear from friends and relatives. CM 53909 The samples were collected from two hundred medical institutions all over the world. CK 922064 A dance will be held in the school auditorium this Friday evening from 7:30 to 10:00. CK 1300149 Daddy, let's make faces at each other and see who can keep from laughing the longest. CK 50512 It turned out that the cards were stacked against her from the beginning of the game. CM 847233 The loneliness and drabness of working away from people are fatal to his best effort. Source_Benedict_1921 279076 This movement from rural to urban areas has been going on for over two hundred years. CK 2716021 Tom was carrying a pair of cross-country skis that he'd borrowed from Mary's husband. CK 1153258 If you could go back and start your life again, from what age would you like to start? CK 286210 In his opinion, the time will come soon when people will suffer from a water shortage. CK