The moonlight slivered through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating the room in pale stripes.

I feel for you deeply.

The police have started a nationwide hunt for the criminal.

How much of winning an election is down to looks?

At the high-noon shootout, the renowned gunfighter could outdraw all challengers, instantly capturing the attention and admiration of the crowd.

A man is known by the company he keeps.

In some old schools, teachers would cane unruly students for even the smallest missteps.

After dealing with endless paperwork, I became fed up with the bureaucracy.

After listening to his endless stream of jokes, I finally said, ' You're killing me ,' because I just couldn't take it any longer.

Even though he was reluctant, I talked him into trying the new software.