Did you happen to run into George last week?

I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however.

People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.

"Take him away and cut off his head," the King shouted at the soldiers.

People say that the tulip originated from Constantinople.

The best way to make them work hard is to promise them reward.

The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered species.

Despite the bad weather, people travel by air.

“Send this urgent document immediately!” the officer told the soldier.

There were so many people on the train that Mary couldn’t get a seat.

Mr. Brown said to me "Make good use of your time. You wont get such an opportunity again."

The train drivers' strike made it hard for us to get to work.

Do you know the worman? She is coming toward us.

The boy was too fat to run far.

“Never borrow money from friends”, my father said.

Large cars use more gas than smaller ones.

He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.

The girl forgot to set the alarm clock. Therefore, she is in a hurry now.

A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient.

The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.

The leader went so fast. No one could keep up with him.