Pollution has a disastrous effect on the ecology of a region.

When the trusted confidant of the person who conducted a hostile takeover of the company betrayed him, it was a sort of retributive justice.

Salt is necessary for a cook.

Salt is a useful substance.

Don't hesitate to ask for advice.

I saw a town in the distance.

The picture looks strange because it has no perspective.

Stop beating around the bush and get to the point .

Reach out and touch someone.

We saw the gleam of a distant lighthouse.