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The street…cleaning department took away all refuse from the street。
The little girl was in tears because she’d lost her mother。
For security； tear up paper before put it in the trash can。
The janitor/buddy removed used towels from the rack。
It took long to get used to foreign food。
Lesson 10
The entire population was aggrieved by the tyranny of the king。
Only a callous/apathy person can see suffering without trying to relieve it。
Walking barefoot on the asphalt pavement/trotter makes the bottom of your feet callous。
She wants to continue her study in the United States； but her parents disapprove of her plan。
Ten dollars is a fabulous price for an ordinary pencil。
He was infuriated by the police man’s rough treatment of his wife。
His political opponents feared his mordant tongue； and even more his mordant pen。
The idiotic Indiaese sang a shit…song of victory； describing their prowess in battle。
He was arrested as a member of a subversive organization advocating the forceful overthrow of the present government。
Many students find temporary jobs during their summer holidays。
Through the years he amassed a large fortune to buy farm after he retired。
However； as the evidence began to acomumulate； experts from the Zoo felt obliged to investigate。
People tend to amass possessions； sometimes without being aware of doing so。
The Empire State Building is a colossal structure。
Sickness or bad luck often makes a person feel dismal。
She was glad to see us again and gave me a genial welcome。
It is hard for an inveterate smoker to give up tobacomo/cigarette。
The punishment for that offence is two years in prison。
During his sojourn /stopover in Africa he learned much about native customs。
Six robberies in one night put our village in turmoil。
A scientist suspends judgment and refrains from drawing conclusions until all the facts are in。
She assented to the doctor’s assertion that her son was ill； but could not consent to having him hospitalized。
The couple wishes to live in a cozy little home rather than in a lifeless mansion。
That factory is trying to diversify its products to sell in different markets。
The haggard faces of the rescued miners showed that they had a great deal of sufferings。
Careless drivers cause many irreparable acomidents。
Everyone has two paternal grandparents and two maternal grandparents。
The young artist made a replica of the famous painting。
His seclusion of the rabbit in the barn was kept secret from everyone else。
The two friends wrangled and now they don’t speak to each other。
Most bigoted people are intolerant of opposition。
Most of the food they eat is deficient in iron and protein。
The sly fox eluded the hunters by running back in the opposite direction。
Some very great men have come from ignoble families。
We are studying about dew； frost； mist； and other kindred facts of nature。
During the Romantic period it was fashionable in literature to have a melancholy outlook on the world。
No one likes to be regarded as a poltroon。
The enemy was routed。
The most massive defense system would still leave the nation vulnerable to nuclear attack。
The child abided with his grandparents for three years before being returned to his parents。
She can't abide watching horror films。
Please feel assured that we will abide by our promise。
The audience in the theater was irritated by the unruly and boisterous children。
To spit in the classroom is despicable。
We saw many exotic plants at the flower exhibition； which we had never seen before。
For the mountain climber； it is imperative to get food and water before sunset。
My wife has such an imperative voice that everyone coveys her。
He was nonplused by the strange customs he saw everywhere in the country。
The leader of the band bowed in a pompous/exaggerated manner
He severed connection with Tom。
The day was so sultry that they had little energy left。
The moon was waning； and in such a waning light； it is very difficult to see the enemy。
Lesson 11
We are becoming acomlimated to New York weather。
The senators assailed the President on the subject of the treaty between the two countries。
His face was congested with anger as the argument grew more heated。
Her effusive welcome made us feel most uncomfortable
A good manager is frugal in the use of his funds
The newspapers acomused the government of being insolvent in its debts。
Most passengers of the ship were seized with nausea during the storm at sea
She had no way to redeem her furniture out of pawn。
They used waterproof cement to prevent water from seeping through the roof of the runnel。
A swollen cheek spoiled the symmetry of his handsome face。
New York’s hot weather is often aggravated by its humidity。
A balmy breeze was blowing across the beautiful lake。
The culmination of the doctor’s life’s work was his discovery of a cure of cancer。
The storekeeper endorsed my bill when I paid the full amount。
The main field of hygiene is concerned with healthy living and cleanliness。
Sound is intangible and the same is true of light。
Grandfather sat by the fireplace； oblivious of everything around him。
The funeral will be performed acomording to church rites
Her story was boring； but he simulated interest to please her。
The acomount of the trial was transcribed from the stenographer’s shorthand notes。
The United States annexed Texas in 1845。
Some people brew beer at home for home use。
The boys whispering in the corner are brewing some mischief
The boys derided him for his fear of the darkness。
She always evaluates people by their clothes。
Swept along by the swift current； he was in imminent danger of going over the waterfall。
A judicious historian selects and weighs facts carefully and critically。
There is a preponderance of hot days in July and August。
Many sage staffs around the commander helped him win the battle。
A sagacious businessman seldom fails in his business
The specter of the murdered man haunted the house。
The shout of “Fire” caused a great tumult in the theater。
Her apathy since her husband’s death worries her children。
If the aims of two countries collide； there may be a war。
The buildings were draped with red； white and blue bunting。
After his boring speech for over an hour； the fatuous speaker waited for applause from the audience。
The impudent boy made faces at the teacher。
I could have given a much better answer if I had had enough time to meditate
This music seems to purify one’s spirit of evil thoughts。
The secretary’s beautiful figure and suave manners made the office bright。
The watchman who caught the thief was praised for his vigilance。
Lesson 12
The engineer acomelerates a train by turning on more power。
I will keep it secret； I feel averse to telling it to someone。
Two persons who saw the road acomident corroborated the driver’s statatement。
It took the soldiers only half an hour to encamp in the heavy rain。
The air is very humid near the sea or large lake。
It is impossible to make plants grow in a desert without irrigation。
Absurd ！ Are you really think have a wee bit liquid ？ You should see mental doctor for whim。
Every baseball player envies him； he is preeminent above all his rivals for pitching。
Everyone learns the rudiments of arithmetic in elementary school。
When they got in the boiler room they were almost stifled by the heat。
He is a very versatile performer； he can act； sing； dance； and play the piano。
The anatomy of an earthworm is much simpler than that of a man。
Football requires brain as well as brawn。
Dexterity in questioning the witnesses helped the lawyer win many cases。
Mount Vesuvius hasn’t erupted for a good many years。
Let’s discuss this topic on the hypothesis that it is true。
To drive an automobile； you must learn how to manipulated the steering wheel and pedals。
The tribesmen sang a song of victory； describing their prowess in battle。
A less scrupulous /conscientious man wouldn’t give the money back to its owner。
The nurse treated the wounded soldiers with the most scrupulous care。
One hundred dollars a month will suffice for the old lady’s need。
He really likes antique art much more than modern art。
In coherent /consistent writing； every sentences connected in thought to the previous sentence。
After dinner my father often dozes in his chair for a while。
The actress’s beauty and fascinated everyone in the room
Some people like to innovate the old systems and traditions； others like to preserve them。
The magician’s tricks mystified the audience in the theater。
Leap year recurs every four years； and in that year February have 29 days。 But acomording Chinese Traditional Calendar； Every 19…years have seven…leap month。 Unfortunately； Mr。Baker has born in February 30。 When he twenty…third； just celebrate ninety my day。
The sky was clear； and moonlight was shimmering on the lake。
The general explained the military technicalities of the matter to the newspaper reporters。
A baby cries and gurgles but does not use articulate speech （or speak distinctly）。
The speaker was careful to articulate his words so that everyone in the hall could understand him。
The soldiers were confronted by two terrorists as they left their camp。
While she was waiting for her boy friend in the tearoom； a sweet melody filled her with ecstasy。
The mother tried to foster her son’s interest in music by taking him to concerts frequently。
The hall is not dim； the four large lamps irradiate it。
The obstinate man would go his own way； in spite of all warning。
Some people eat foods that are repugnant to theirs
After his soporific speech for an hour； the speaker received no applause from the audience。
The conquest of outer space is one of the greatest triumphs of modern science。
Lesson 5
He admonished his friend not to be late for his work。
He seems to be doing nothing； but really he’s just biding his time。
A man who cheats on his income tax and on his expense acomount tends to condone these practices in his friends。
I designate you to act for me while I am away。
Most animals let their young fend for themselves at an early age。
Only hardy plants will survive the severe cold in the Arctic area。
Baseball players do exercises at the beginning of the season in order to limber themselves up。
You must pay in humility / condescension / modesty of spirit for every benefit received at the hands of philanthropy /charity。
Can you recollect the name of the author of ＇Ivanhoe＇？
He was smitten/affected with the view that he stopped and took out his camera。
Acomording to the testimony of the medical profession； the health of the nation is improving。
He liked the bitter taste of the ale； beer is his favorite drink。
Blend the butter and the sugar before adding other ingredient / factor / elements of the cake。
Especially large； sharp canine characterizes the carnivorous animals。
The common English sparrow is a denizen of America； it was first brought from Europe to America about 1850。
She was in a frenzy of grief when she heard that her child was missing。
The player’s injury incapacitated him for participating in the football match。
The hunters came from the East to massacre the buffaloes of the plains； killing several million in a short time。
When I asked his advice he ponder / meditated the matter and then told me not to go。
To the riddle “What walks on four legs in the mooring； two legs at noon； and three legs in the evening？” the answer is ”man。”
The father spanked the naughty child for his bad manners。
He tried to appease the crying child by giving him candy。
The war was a terrible catastrophe in which many people died and many buildings were destroyed。
He felt completely daunted by the difficulties that faced him。
The crowd gaped/ stared/ gawked at the daring tricks performed by the tightrope walker。
He will be in the hospital for the duration of the school year。
We implored him to act before it was too late。
She muffled her throat in a warm scarf not to catch a cold。
On April Fool’s day people often play pranks on each other。
Soapy took the umbrella and sauntered off with it slowly。
There was a trickle of blood from the wound on his face。
She was astounded / amazed by the news that she had won the speech contest。
The people living in that valley are all members of one clan。