Encouraged by the continuing trickle of hits and the rarely arriving email I've somehow kept going till now.

Ethnic minorities struggle against prejudice, poverty, and oppression.

She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book.

Send me a new catalog.

I bought a new pen.

We took refuge from the storm in a nearby barn.

Scientists are testing a new hypothesis about the origin of the universe.

The mother will not be at ease until she hears of her son's safe arrival.

The key to raising every soldier into a great warrior is in strengthening training.

There are over 8 million species of animals on Earth.

The precious results of democracy are the apple of the people's eye and the people will fight to maintain these ideals.

He is familiar with Japanese culture.

I expect to receive the package tomorrow.

I'll set the alarm for seven o'clock.

She applied for the membership in a golf club.

It seems appropriate to apply these rules to the voiceless consonants.

I partly agree with your opinion.

The grammar section includes the passive voice of the present perfect.

She did the dishes of her own accord.

He suddenly stood up and left the room.

She was very nearly run over by a truck.

There was something weird about the incident.

The pupil raised his hand to ask a question.

I want to work from the taxpayers' point of view.

He amassed a fortune in stock trading during the last boom.

Tears trickled down her cheeks.

He was patient.

I booked my flight with a popular airline.

We take health for granted until illness intervenes.

Hayakawa, the midterm results are out. You're top again!