For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers and using them for perfumes or medicine.

A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events are usually imaginary.

Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming.

The developing of the submarine was hindered by the lack of a power source that could propel an underwater vessel.

I was very busy lately since the project of designing the new collection started.

Increasing involvement in agriculture by large corporations has resulted in what is known as agribusiness-that is, agriculture with business techniques, including heavy capitalization, specialization of production, and to control all stages of the operation.

The teacher together with his students have finished their project on time.

If today is Sunday, we would have a lot of fun at the camping site.

He is the second person be killed in that way.

Mrs. Alien was concerned about me having to drive so far every day.

The telephone rang several times and then stop before I could answer it.

The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election results on TV.

Tenant farmers are those they either rent a farm and work it for themselves or work the farm for the owner and receive payment.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game.

Minh Hanh, who is one of the most famous fashion designers in Vietnam, are preparing for a new show.

The grass needs cutting, so let us have one of the men to take lawn-mower and do it.

Women in many parts of the world have had lower status than men, which the extent of the gap between genders varies across cultures and times.

The most sensitive way to resolve a family problem is by open discussion.

Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to color, or to flavor, or to fortify foods.

Instead of calling off the meeting, maybe we can just put it over until next month.

The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.