I tried to absorb as much of local culture as possible.

Shareholders voted to liquidate the company's assets.

the logical clearness of her arguments...condemned her as eccentric and unwomanly

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous substance formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon compounds.

His resignation left a vacancy in the cabinet.

I'll give you a painkilling injection.

The washing machine facilitates my housework.

All you ever do is nitpick. I wish you could say something more constructive.

Each of us will continuously strive to improve the environment.

They sweated gallons.