954177 My aim is to learn enough English so I don't need to carry a dictionary with me when I travel. CK 847247 No person achieves success or happiness when compelled to do what he naturally dislikes to do. Source_Benedict_1921 2793931 Nothing is as dangerous to you as flattery. You know that she's lying and yet you believe her. patgfisher 328655 Recently there are a lot of young people who don't use respectful language to their superiors. fcbond 2488892 Recently we seem to just keep missing each other. I never seem to be able to meet up with him. CM 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 1560194 The user you to want to send this message to does not exist. Please try with another username. trieuho 1929705 There's nothing more annoying than a group of young girls all trying to talk at the same time. CK 56025 This note summarizes some information that we hope to discuss at the meeting in San Francisco. CM 3044175 Tom and Mary had a romantic dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of their being together. patgfisher 2927348 Tom began to undress, but then noticed that the curtain was open, so he went over to close it. CK 1093584 Tom hasn't been able to get a hold of Mary, even though he's been trying to call her all week. CK 2958741 Tom wished he had had the courage to jump into the river and save the baby that had fallen in. CK 1439047 We very often only come to appreciate someone or our relationship with them when we lose them. quickfitter 239949 When we are away from home, nothing gives us more pleasure than to receive a parcel from home. CM 1311601 When you meet someone for the first time, be careful about how close you stand to that person. CK 2738350 "Do you know why Tom doesn't want to go shopping with me?" "I think he doesn't like shopping." Hybrid 2912540 How many times do you think I'm going to have to ask Tom to clean his room before he cleans it? CK 1955017 I can't tell you how many times I've thought about all the good times we used to have together. CK 1942145 I know my Russian still has a long way to go, but I'm pretty happy with the progress I've made. al_ex_an_der 919845 I went to the movie thinking that it would be fun, but it left me with a bad taste in my mouth. CK 680733 In 1881, Clara Barton donated her time to help people in need, starting the American Red Cross. Source_VOA 1852457 It's customary for waiters and waitresses to introduce themselves using only their first names. CK 1088538 It's difficult choosing between what's right and what's wrong, but you have to make the choice. CK 321065 Legal services will be provided by lawyers and other experts to be appointed by the government. CM 1174819 Sally was absent from school for two weeks, so she has to work hard to catch up with her class. CK 28283 The committee stayed up late last night trying to work out measures that would please everyone. CK 45900 The industrialist found a wealthy financier to help him weather the storm which was inevitable. CM 3264633 Tom often writes to the editor of the local newspaper about issues of concern to his community. patgfisher 20172 We have considered your proposal, and we have decided that we are not able to reduce the price. CK 847248 We humans have a great way of twisting facts to fit our conclusion as soon as we have made one. Source_Benedict_1921 552257 When he left the Army, Roger Miller moved to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee. American 1263684 When out at sea, to keep the fish that is caught from spoiling, it is immediately refrigerated. CK 2703347 You should teach your children to be quiet at the table and only speak when they are spoken to. WestofEden 275832 A majority of Japanese workers plan to take more than three consecutive days of summer vacation. CK 953081 According to the old man I met yesterday, cockroaches can be eaten and don't taste all that bad. CK 877824 Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, he was able to get the popular vote. alexmarcelo 275371 I bought a small lot on the hillside in Southern France where I plan to build a retirement home. CK 1003554 Instead of using disposable chopsticks, it's better to use plastic chopsticks that you can wash. CK 1296473 Investment in education is undoubtedly the only effective way to bring a country out of poverty. CM 237980 It is needless to say that an experienced person will do better than someone without experience. CM 954067 It's a lot less likely for a Macintosh computer to have a virus than a computer running Windows. CK 2588723 It's not uncommon for people to give fake personal information when registering to use websites. CK 31865 Mary's been living in Japan so long. Don't you think it's time she adjusted to Japanese customs? CM 954173 Most people say that the best way to learn a foreign language is to learn from a native speaker. CK 1327645 People can begin to love when they choose, but they have no choice when it comes to ending love. CK 1341392 Since I haven't received an answer, I was wondering if maybe my mail never got delivered to you. CK 327956 Thanks to the arrangements made by Ken'ichi, the women found various places to work around town. CM 2929595 The ability to work hard is an admirable quality, but the ability to relax is equally important. patgfisher 3001469 The difference between you and me is that I'm actually interested in trying to do what is right. CK