Little had been left besides the framework of the house, but in one corner there was a stone slab laid down by way of hearth and an old rusty iron basket to contain the fire.

an elastic band

by Mr. Kin-nosuke Natsume, trans. by Yasotaro Morri

I had a consultation with a lawyer about my will.

Fatigue follows a flight to Europe.

Take it to a mechanic, and get it fixed.

What these acts said was that it was illegal to pay someone in anything other than coin of the realm.

a plausible liar

This artwork excited much controversy in the world of art.

By reading books and discussing concepts, a person can gain wisdom and tolerance of differing ideas.