When she walked into the room, her presence made him a spectre at the feast, silent and unmoving amid the laughter.

When the old accusations resurfaced, he felt like a specter at the feast, awkward and unwelcome among the joyful guests.

She owns more than you can shake a stick at shoes, filling every shelf in her closet.

When he tried to badmouth my reputation, I reminded him that two can play at that game and exposed his own secrets.

Remember that to put one's pants on one leg at a time just means being an ordinary person.

Even as a senior manager, she spends most mornings at the coal face, checking processes and mentoring staff.

The at-fault driver admitted responsibility after the collision.

During the debate about entitlement, she quietly noted that a cat can look at a king.

Bring a jacket; at worst, you'll be a little chilly.

The rookie chomped at the bit to begin the experiment, despite the veteran's warnings.