Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

Rich families find it easier to support their children financially.

Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.

The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.

The chairs felt hard and uncomfortable.

The next day the union voted to begin an indefinite strike.

He is over the moon about his good marks.

They started building the house in January.

My first impression of her was her impassive face.

Soon after it was born, the calf got up and tried to stand on its shaky legs.

We shouldn't complain about being poor many families are much worse off .

He inherited a lucrative business from his father.

Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.

The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.

The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.

Her eyes were hurting from the bright lights.

A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden.

The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.