The couple tried to converse in the busy restaurant, but they couldn't hear themselves speak so they went elsewhere.

When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.

China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the manned space activities.

I love it when someone's laughter is funnier than the joke.

Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.

Rapid run-off would cause frequent floods and leave little water during fry seasons.

Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.

Melanie thought the issue at hand was not morally just, and consequently she would never endorse the petition circulating throughout her neighborhood.

He put on his best clothes for the party.

In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.

His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.

The sun soon dispelled the thick fog.

Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.

Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

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

‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.

She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.

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

She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.

Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house!

Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.