The lion seized its prey and ate it。
Chicago is the principal city in the Midwest of the United States。
The principal told the teachers to dismiss （suspend） school during the heavy snowstorm。
This country was founded on the principle of individual freedom for all。
The population of France remained stationary almost for a century。
Herbert bought a notebook at the stationery store。
Please write your name and address on this paper。
The President addressed the nation on the subject of war and peace。
Darkness is an attribute of night； as brightness is that of day。
We attribute Edison‘s sucomess to intelligence and hard work。
The teachers appointed a committee of five members to plan the class picnic。
The court appointed Mr。Lansing as the committee that would take care of the boy’s property。
She likes music very much；she never misses a concert。
We concerted on the most proper methods for speedily executing the manager’s instructions。
I tried but couldn’t understand the content of his speech。
John contented himself with two glasses of beer even though he could have had more。
Honest but poor is the converse of poor but honest。
He conversed with his wife about the summer vacation。
The Sahara is a great desert in the northern part of Africa。
After the family deserted the farm； its buildings fell to ruin。 （=fell out of use）。
The publisher decided to publish a digest /summary of international law。
I like milk very much； but I can’t digest /catch it very well。
Most animals have an instinct to protect their young。
Her face was instinct with benevolence and kindness。
Although the governor knew many peoples； he had few intimates。
He intimated /suggested indirectly that he was dissatisfied with his job。
The train arrived at exactly /punctually four minutes past eight。
There has been a minute improvement in the working conditions of the factory。
A dark object moved between the door and me； What？ Eidolon？ Devil or fairy。
Do you object Tommy smoking in this room？
Her asked her to marry him but he refused。
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 connec