English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "The" in Example Sentences
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1887713	I think I've figured out which horse is most likely to win the race.	CK	1
1961358	I thought it was a mistake to tell Tom where we buried the treasure.	CK	1
2042861	I want to find out if Tom is going to wear the new shirt I gave him.	CK	1
2042863	I'd think that the last thing you'd want to do right now is go home.	CK	1
327180	If at all possible, you should go and look into the matter yourself.	CK	1
1030101	If I remember correctly, that's the song Tom sang at Mary's wedding.	CK	1
898574	My mother asked me not to feed the dog until after we had all eaten.	CK	1
1304524	People have the tendency to speak more loudly when they get excited.	CK	1
887292	She made it clear that she couldn't make it in time for the meeting.	CK	1
952860	The blood alcohol limit for drunken driving is .08 percent in Texas.	CK	1
2492421	The last time we all went out drinking, I was the designated driver.	CK	1
290537	The translation of the French novel took him more than three months.	CK	1
903704	There is an urgent need for people to help clean up the environment.	CK	1
1847683	Today, for the first time in a week, Tom was able to eat solid food.	CK	1
2412502	Tom and Mary are at one of the tables in the back of the restaurant.	CK	1
2413986	Tom and Mary are both determined to make the best of this situation.	CK	1
1029843	Tom and Mary got married the week after they graduated from college.	CK	1
1095831	Tom assured me that he would be here in time for the opening speech.	CK	1
1095685	Tom came to his senses and decided to turn himself in to the police.	CK	1
1095545	Tom can't tell the difference between expensive wine and cheap wine.	CK	1
1095312	Tom changed his mind after thinking over the matter for a long time.	CK	1
1029430	Tom could tell by the look on Mary's face that she was very excited.	CK	1
1029323	Tom didn't have the courage to tell Mary that he had made a mistake.	CK	1
1094758	Tom didn't have the heart to tell Mary what had happened to her dog.	CK	1
1874085	Tom got injured because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.	CK	1
3165777	Tom is in a coma and the doctors are not sure if he's going to live.	Hybrid	1
1884487	Tom just stood there watching Mary staring at herself in the mirror.	CK	1
1024498	Tom made a frantic attempt to finish painting the fence before dark.	CK	1
1024319	Tom put his bags in the trunk, then hopped in the car and drove off.	CK	1
1024143	Tom spent a lot of time trying to learn how to play the French horn.	CK	1
1092724	Tom told Mary all the things John didn't do that he could have done.	CK	1
1027916	Tom told Mary that he had finished the work she had asked him to do.	CK	1
1092300	Tom went backstage to see if he could meet some of the band members.	CK	1
1092284	Tom went to the hardware store to buy another hammer and some nails.	CK	1
1092236	Tom wondered how many hours it took Mary to get ready for the party.	CK	1
1092177	Tom wrote his name on every dirty car windshield in the parking lot.	CK	1
1553331	We were supposed to meet at the restaurant, but Tom never showed up.	CK	1
1023760	When Tom couldn't bear the pain any longer, he went to the hospital.	CK	1
2210713	Why don't you go buy yourself something pretty to wear to the party?	CK	1
2335879	A few trees fell down in our neighborhood during the storm last week.	CK	1
953168	Could you please tell me again when the meeting is supposed to start?	CK	1
1396352	He doesn't seem to be aware of the conflict between my father and me.	CK	1
2291847	I always order the daily special when I eat lunch at this restaurant.	CK	1
1027570	I doubt that Tom has the courage to stand up for what he believes in.	CK	1
953471	I hate myself for not having the will power to quit eating junk food.	CK	1
953502	I know how to solve the problem, but I've been asked not to tell you.	CK	1
1202227	I put an advertisement in the newspaper saying my house was for sale.	CK	1
58989	I remember the event as clearly as if it had happened just yesterday.	CM	1
2042868	I want to apologize for the way I talked to you the last time we met.	CK	1
1934734	I've been trying to figure out who Tom might have given the money to.	CK	1