The townspeople like to eat thick steaks.

Delegates from many countries participated in the conference.

Our class has forty-five students.

What did you go there for?

The fence was not high enough to keep the wolves out.

I want you to search high and low for a writer who's just right for this project. Leave no stone unturned.

I have put aside one fourth of my salary for the last three years.

Detective stories hold a special attraction for me.

the ninth century was the spiritually freest period

I think it's necessary to sleep well to keep in good health.

He started an argument for smoking.

They paid a high compliment to the speaker.

Man is none the happier for his wealth.

Yes. She used to be a very shy girl.

He wants to embody his ideal.

I had hardly walked a mile when it began to thunder.

The knife has a keen blade.

They are searching for the missing man in the entire county

Bill didn't turn up at the party.

She was kept under with morphine injections.

Have you finished? On the contrary I have not even begun yet.

Don't violate my garden

As of today, we haven't had an answer from him.

This watch is as expensive a gift as that bracelet.

There are quite a few hotels by the lake.

ingrained habits of a lifetime

The children were wrapped up in their game.

Keep away from that pond, please.

The road is blocked with fallen trees.

It is warmer over the mountains.

Each person has different views with regard to changing jobs.

The effects of the drug are intense but brief.

He studies harder than any other student does in his class.

a trifling matter

She's not as beautiful as her sister.

If you don't know, you had better ask around. I usually ask around before trying the hair salon.

Her shrill voice could be heard from across the room.

I am always at home on Sundays.

Keep out of harm's way.