Example sentences tagged “8 to 10 words”

I like that dress better than this one.

We should do away with the death penalty.

It seems to me that he is honest.

I don't feel inclined to play baseball today.

He must be crazy to treat his parents like this.

I like shopping in used-book stores and in used-clothing shops.

He lives within a stone's throw of the sea.

Whoever is at the door, please ask him to wait.

Some people think of reading as a waste of time.

This dam supplies us with water and electricity.

We went to see turtles on the beach.

A girl approached the king from among the crowd.

I think I will wear this red sweater.

Tony looked down at his dirty old shoes.

He suddenly started writing a letter to his mother.

We go to school because we want to learn.

Are you suggesting that I am not telling the truth?

Generally speaking, men can run faster than women can.

I don't believe the child came to Tokyo alone.

I want to be a good player like you.

The boy went to bed with his socks on.

I remember him as a cute, bright little boy.

There is a bank in front of the hotel.

He was not about to admit his mistake.

I can see the top of the mountain.

I wish I had studied harder for the test.

You shouldn't let him get away with cheating.

I can't put up with such bad conditions any more.

I would rather stay here than go there.

I went to the library to read some books.

He told me that the book was interesting.

The heavy rain prevented us from going fishing.

Jack was laughed at by all the boys.

He confessed that he had broken the vase.

My mother looked up the history of coffee cups.

He made an accurate report of the incident.

Sally continued to make excuses and blamed the dog.

The boy standing by the door is my brother.

He was kind enough to tell me the truth.

I noticed him sitting with his back against the wall.

It was many hours before he came to.

We loaded a lot of luggage into the car.

The boy tried to be a man and not cry.

I can't figure out what he is saying.

That is not how we do things here.

He lingered in the classroom after school was over.

Have you ever heard this opera sung in Italian?

He suddenly walked out of the committee meeting.

I've had it for today. I'm too tired.

I didn't just make the plan, I carried it out.

I spent yesterday reading instead of going out.

I got up too late and was late for school.

The old man tripped over his own feet.

As a matter of fact, his lecture was boring.

What time do you get up every day?

The police started to look into the murder case.

I have a little time for reading these days.

I don't know for certain when he will come.

He dropped in at my house last night.

The students were busy preparing for the school festival.

His name is Kenji, but we call him Ken.

That will save me a lot of trouble.

He usually goes to the park with his dog.

I have to assign more men to that work.

I haven't read his novel, and my brother hasn't either.

You should not despise a man because he is poor.

He cut a twig from the tree with his knife.

I wish I could go with you today.

I used to go to church on Sundays.

I think it's dangerous to climb that mountain alone.

Yoko translated some poems from Japanese into English.

We stopped the child from getting into mischief.

My brother sent me a letter last week.

He debated on the problem with his parents.

Please pick up your ticket at the counter.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to surprise you.

I do not know whether it is good or not.

The students bothered the teacher with silly questions.

The government clamped down on the minority group.

I decided that I would quit my part-time job.

We all pondered over what had taken place.

I was about to leave when you telephoned.

I'm going to go to the doctor this afternoon.

I had no desire to say anything against you.

He is too young to go there alone.

I don't know when he will come here.

You'd better examine the contract carefully before signing.

Taro and Hanako are going to get married next spring.

He gave her what little money he had.

The explorers discovered a skeleton in the cave.

Would you mind mailing this letter for me?

I became very sleepy after a bit of reading.

You will soon be convinced I am right.

My grandfather is planning to retire the year after next.

You can hear the water dripping from the pipe.

If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.

I was too tired to walk any more.

He is always trying to do the impossible.

We went to see a comedy in London.

I'm so tired that I don't feel like studying tonight.

We get a lot of snow here in winter.

The students turned in their term papers.

I took my place at the end of the line.

I went up to my bedroom on tiptoe.

You pay for the convenience of living near a station.

What do you do in your free time?

Kate drinks a lot of milk every day.

I can't get the door to shut properly.

We were in danger of losing our lives.

I would like to be a pilot in the future.

He worked hard to support a large family.

I have a little money with me now.

I clipped some articles out of the newspaper.

I used to take a walk every morning.

He has a large family to provide for.

I thought you had to get up by 7:30.

The hunter aimed at the bird, but missed.

I found it difficult to read the book.

We want an assistant, preferably someone with experience.

We have had a long spell of hot weather.

We are going to have a meeting here tomorrow.

He was told to abstain from drinking by the doctor.

I couldn't eat fish when I was a child.

There is not much difference between the two.

Jack made a lot of mistakes in his composition.

We tried it again, but couldn't do it.

Mary is going to have a baby next month.

I guess you will be very busy tonight.

I went for a walk in the park.

He lived in Kyoto in his college days.

I bought a loaf of bread for breakfast.

I regret having said such a thing to my teacher.

We're saving up to build a new house.

What do you call this insect in English?

I will have him come here the day after tomorrow.

You don't have to go unless you want to.

He took a taxi to get there in time.

I had all my clothes washed by my mother.

He told me that his father was a doctor.

We congratulated him on winning a gold medal.

I must finish it before I go out.

Please cancel my order and refund the money.

I've worn out two pairs of shoes this year.

The man said he was innocent of the crime.

We had a good deal of snow last winter.

There used to be a store right here.

I was upset by the news of the traffic accident.

His family has to live on his small income.

That hut is crawling with lizards and insects.

His son took on the management of the factory.