Recent
- aftermath - During the Soviet era and its immediate aftermath, the region was officially known as 'Middle Asia and Kazakhstan'.
- stuck - He stuck his gloves in his pocket.
- xerox - A secretary at IBM Corporation was asked to xerox some documents by her boss which described a proposed takeover of Lotus Corporation.
- break the ice - Complimenting someone on their garment is also a great way to break the ice.
- under the weather - I was still feeling a bit under the weather.
- on the ball - She really is on the ball; she's bought houses at auctions so she knows what she's doing.
- hit the sack - I am going to hit the sack, I am exhausted.
- break a leg - I know you're going to be geat in the play tonight. Break a leg!
- keep going - Things were difficult, and we needed her wages to keep going.
- delighted - They expressed themselves delighted.
- long-term - Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.
- amused - Apparently the girls are not at all amused by the whole business.
- completely - Allow your muscles to relax completely.
- councillor - The Councillor stood still, and watched a most strange procession pass by.
Sentences
- It annoyed me that I didn't have time to do more reading.[annoyed]
- Strength of will is the missing ingredient that Obama lacks.[ingredient]
- He was somewhat taken aback by the news that the police intended to arrest him.[intended]
- This is the high road to democracy.[democracy]
- Please stick two stamps on the envelop.[envelop]
- Press fast forward to advance the tape.[fast]
- The Prosecutor looked toward Napoleon, waiting for him to thunder an objection.[objection]
- Listen to criticism but don't be crushed by it.[listen]
- They do not ruin environments or use enormous amounts of energy.[ruin]
- This is a composite illustration.[composite]