An advanced Mesoamerican civilization of temples, pyramids, ball courts and paved roads sprouted and grew not near a seaport or on a riverway, but deep inland at jungle oases.

D'ye think those savages who've been putting butter on our bread are coming to trade with you or me if we are not ready to sell at a loss?

Mrs Smith gave out our assignments, and said we had to finish them by Monday.

The golden harvest, of a mellow brown, / Upturn'd so lately by the fearful share.