Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it.

At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery.

One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in books or learning.

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.

The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip. He was impolite and impatient, and seemed annoyed whenever we asked for something.

The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.

My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.

Psychologists have conducted research on altruism, which can be defined as "putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being."

The bird sang from the bough of the tree. Then the bird hopped to another branch and sang some more. The word bough means

1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920.

Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would

someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.