The ancient Chinese used the abacus, a device with movable beads that can be used as a calculator.

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.

The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end with the last event.

This painting of the landscape is picturesque, while the one of the old house is just plain ugly.

Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

She was virtuous, unlike her evil and conniving brother.

Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall.

After seeing the picture of the starving children, we all felt compassion or pity for their suffering.

The gentleman was portly, but his wife was thin.