36991 Tom hurt his left knee during practice, so John had to play the game in his place. papabear 2639585 Tom pulled out his keys, but then noticed that the door had already been unlocked. CK 3028916 Tom put his organizational skills to use and soon the office was running smoothly. Delian 3142594 Tom started to answer the question and then realized it was a rhetorical question. CK 2612259 Tom told his teacher that the reason he had been absent was that he had been sick. CK 2712493 Tom turned off his desk lamp and sat in the dark thinking about what he should do. CK 2620034 Tom wants to buy an eight-track player to put in the car his grandmother gave him. CK 681535 Town criers used to tell people what they must do, according to the king's orders. Source_VOA 804278 Tyler was born and grew up in the same part of Virginia as William Henry Harrison. Source_VOA 3011017 Unfortunately, I had to drop out of college because I couldn't afford the tuition. CK 248337 We all searched high and low for the missing documents, but they were never found. CK 240804 What with good fortune, and his own effort, he won the first prize in the contest. CK 247018 When I visited their apartment, the couple was right in the middle of an argument. CK 237674 You must make decisions about your responsibility in the light of your conscience. CM 43436 All the coaches of the train were packed to capacity ten minutes before it started. CK 681095 An estimated 20% of the water used by homeowners in cities is used for their grass. Source_VOA 1426822 As soon as they have collected the necessary funds, they can restart their project. etoile 1056527 At the time of the accident, almost all of the passengers on the bus were sleeping. CK 916066 Because the voices of protest grew louder and louder, his speech couldn't be heard. CK 516337 Cesar Chavez organized the first successful farm workers union in American history. CK 39250 Cue cards are used primarily on television to help the actors remember their lines. CK 271156 Did the world really act as fast as possible to meet the threat to the environment? CM 64550 For people who dislike the idea of giving money, a gift certificate is a good idea. CK 300448 He is by nature a kind person and is popular with the children in his neighborhood. CM 633703 He wrote "Best regards" at the end of the letter and then went on to sign his name. saeb 259526 I cannot look on anybody as a national hero with the exception of Shigeo Nagashima. CM 1898368 I didn't want to risk missing the train, so I arrived at the station an hour early. CK 328538 I know that interest rates are fixed in accordance to the borrower's business risk. fcbond 953665 I told you it was dangerous. The reason you got hurt was because you didn't listen. CK 328282 I'm begging you, before freaking out on me listen to the end of what I have to say. fcbond 2287007 If you don't do what I tell you to do, I can't be responsible for the consequences. CK 1590372 If you want to sell your old sofa, why not put an advertisement in the local paper? trieuho 682202 In the U.S., it is illegal to torture people in order to get information from them. Source_VOA 240731 Industrialization had a great influence on the development of the economy in Japan. CM 267285 It took some 150 years of struggling for women to gain the freedom they have today. CM 244699 It was exceptionally cold last summer, and the rice crop was the worst in 10 years. CM 311419 It was not until she finished reading the book that she noticed who had written it. CK 51952 It was only much later that I came to understand the importance of child education. CM 1160142 It's the dynamic interaction between the characters that makes this novel so great. saeb 45149 People, goods and money are all free to move across national borders in the region. CM 317141 She gave a tea party with the intention of introducing her daughter to her friends. CM 312050 She got so carried away listening to the Beatles that she missed the date with him. CM 264831 Socrates said that recognising your own ignorance is the first step towards wisdom. CK 954274 Some non-native speakers think they speak the language better than native speakers. CK 66591 The British Parliament is divided into the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Nero 3093922 The chair gave way as Tom sat on it, and he crashed to the floor injuring his back. patgfisher 898954 The climate of England isn't as mild as Japan, but in the summer, it's much cooler. CK 3329504 The cost of building the new hospital was considerably higher than first estimated. patgfisher 67214 The fact that a man lives on the same street with me does not mean he is my friend. CM 47701 The fire, which caused the disaster, broke out on the second floor of the hospital. Nero