The chairs felt hard and uncomfortable.

Visitors, especially children, can go there to learn how to recognize the different species of animals and plants.

The best time to visit is during the dry season, from October to April, when the hard forest rain is over.

It was brave of you to speak in front of all those people.

The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace

Rich families find it easier to support their children financially.

Last night they stayed at home and watched TV.

The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.

The dim light made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger’s face in the distance.

In some Asian coutries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors.

At times, this can be risky, and the keepers have been injured and one has been killed.

After many months of grueling work and painful injuries to her shoulder and back, Susan realized that her dream of swimming the English Channel was unattainable.

It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen.

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

The soliders will do anything to halt the enemies from entering.

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

I am afraid I haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne, that’s a bad habit of mine.

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

Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt, he was later identified as a high school teacher.

If you don’t feel well, go to bed and rest.

He is writing a book on the representation of woman in medieval art.