The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.

You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such as high score in the graduation exam.

The machine has been out of order since last month.

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

John was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.

The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.

It gives out light, but not heat and so is safe to use near inflammable liquids.

To be honest, I go to the museums once in a blue moon.

It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater.

The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.

He declined my invitation to my farewell party because he was busy at work.

The interviewer highly appreciated me as I was on time for the interview.

He tended to advocate the return of capital punishment on the ground that it was vital to combating crimes.

They appeared surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.

We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.

They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.

She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.

There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.

Steven was stationed so long in Iraq that he often yearned to see his wife and children again.

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It was good to meet you . Drop me a line when you have time.

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I don’t understand how to solve this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.

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While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.

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Have you seen Joe recently? I haven’t seen him in ages.

I want to move this desk. Can you give me a hand?

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It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay.

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Our business is really improving. We’ve been in the black all year.

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Business is really going poorly these days. We’ve been in the red for the past three months.

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I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. I really need this medicine!

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I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.

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If you get lost, just ask me. I know this part of town like the back of my hand.

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Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while.

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I’ll meet you at 9 o’clock sharp. If you’re late, we’ll be in trouble!

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He doesn’t look very intelligent, but you can’t judge a book by its cover.

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“There were tickets available last night, but she missed the boat."

People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.

Both genders should be provided with equal rights to education, employment and healthcare.

We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls.

Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.

In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers.

To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.

Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.

Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday.

The United Nations has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote sustainable practices in this growing industry.

In order for ecotourism to be categorized as successful, it must involve local populations in the program.

Venice has suggested imposing a tax on all visitors to help pay for restoration of the ancient buildings.

There are 1.6 billion tourists roaming the world, and the impact of tourism can be devastating.

"Green" tourists or "eco-tourists" are upset by the effects of mass tourism.

How many people can visit the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador without affecting the ecological balance?

It may become necessary for the United Nations to work out international agreements and strict environmental controls on the tourist industry.

Researchers believe tourists disrupt animals in their natural habitat.

Which is antonym of "bury"

Which is antonym of "ancient"?

Which is antonym of "stress"?

Which is antonym of "cause"?

Which is antonym of "ruin"?

Which is antonym of "expert"?

Which is antonym of "discover"?

Which is antonym of "uncover"?

Which is antonym of "broken"?

Which is antonym of "royal"?

The manager decided to inform the staff about all complaints received from customers.

There was a decline in airplane travel after September 11, 2001.

The compassionate man was known by many in the crowd.

In these difficult economic times, many organizations retrench workers only when absolutely necessary.

While the employers approved of his work habits, they objected to his radical views.

We found her appreciative of the help that we had given her on this matter.

At the sound of the bell, the lower forms went reluctantly back to their classrooms.

The guest speaker's voice was devoid of humour.

As a result of the available evidence, the landlord was apprehended.

The witness said he will not deny the story.

The animals at the zoo are tame.

They need to swim at the shallow end of the pool.

She had a big smile when she received her birthday present.

They were being safe by wearing their helmets while riding their bikes.

The colors used to paint the room were drab.

All the girls wore fancy costumes for their recital.

The plane will arrive on time.

The person beside looks familiar.

There are abundant fruits and vegetables in our farm.

The Miss Universe contestants are exceptionally beautiful.