The movie's short running time kept the plot alive and interesting.

John's excuse that his pet raccoon ate his homework did not sound believable to his teacher.

Mother Theresa was memorable for her sympathy toward the poor and dying.

Did you determine the truth of what you read, or did you just accept it without question?

The judge could tell right away which witness was telling the truth.

Two years of math is required for anyone majoring in engineering.

His carelessness made it certain to happen that he would misplace something important before too long.

Marcus stuck to his own ideas in such a stubborn way.

Henry David Thoreau valued being alone.