I prefer to cook my steak to a medium level of doneness.

Leadership by coercion would not produce the results we see.

Shall we go for a leather-covered sofa? A cloth-covered sofa?

I regret that I will be unable to meet you on February 27 owing to an unexpected matter.

I showed him my house.

He looks very friendly, but I suspect him all the same.

I had my pocket picked in the bus.

The children's faces were filled with delight as they opened their presents.

You can keep this tape until tomorrow.

Having common interests is important in a relationship.

Two of my friends are researchers; one is a linguist, the other a chemist.

For the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction.

She succeeded to her father's whole estate.

My vision has improved since I started wearing glasses.

You think someone coarser than you is crude, and someone higher class than you to be putting on airs.

I can only stay for an hour.

Will you make a list of issues to discuss?

She embroidered her initials on a white handkerchief.

She has been sick since last Wednesday.

My mother worked hard in order to rear us.

I moved to this city five years ago.

Her eyes shone as they reflected the light of the room.

She pulled herself out of the water and waddled along the sand at the edge of the creek.

The storm created dangerous conditions for driving.

Customer satisfaction is our top priority.

As cultural exchange continued between the two countries, their mutual understanding became even deeper.

Hrmmm, to judge from their looks they might be from Shanghai.

On no account must you touch that switch.

I have been studying English since I was in high school.

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