in the bar, a youngish, sharp-eyed man was staring moodily into a gin and tonic

the message was transcribed literatim

I gave the beggar what money I had.

Can you spare me a few liters of petrol?

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

She's not as beautiful as her sister.

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

a trifling matter

The road is blocked with fallen trees.

Each person has different views with regard to changing jobs.

The effects of the drug are intense but brief.

It is warmer over the mountains.

They paid a high compliment to the speaker.

He started an argument for smoking.

the ninth century was the spiritually freest period

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

Bill didn't turn up at the party.

They are searching for the missing man in the entire county

She was kept under with morphine injections.

The knife has a keen blade.

Our class has forty-five students.

What did you go there for?

Delegates from many countries participated in the conference.

The townspeople like to eat thick steaks.

Don't violate my garden

This watch is as expensive a gift as that bracelet.

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

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

Little did he realize the danger he was facing.

The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions

Please put my room in order while I am out.

A quarterly growth of 1.2% means an annual growth rate of 4.8%.

Everybody has some faults.

Say what you will, I think he is an honest person.

I stepped aside for her to pass by.

You need to reverse your vest, it's back to front.

He was guided by his fears.

It's silly of you to believe him.

This cake is delicious.

Her eyes become round in surprise.