I abhor discrimination of any kind.

He abominated racism.

I really admire the way she brings up those kids all on her own.
We stopped halfway to admire the view.

Betty adores her grandchildren.
I simply adore chocolate.

Teenagers and their parents rarely agree.
I suggested we go somewhere for the weekend and she agreed at once.
They managed to agree on a date for the wedding.
Your story doesn’t agree with what the police have told us.

The diamonds appeared to be genuine.

He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it.
Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.

Fresh milk beats powdered milk any time.

Blue really becomes her.

You shouldn’t believe everything you read.
Detectives believe that the victim knew his killer.

Put the chair back where it belongs.
I worked there for five years but never really felt I belonged.

The city boasts two excellent museums.

The interests of the US and those of the islanders may not coincide.

More than 17.6 million firms compose the business sector of our economy.

Finally, she comprehended that he wanted his pay.

The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Women comprise a high proportion of part-time workers.

Have you considered the possibility of retraining?
The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements.

The buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.

Failing to complete the work constitutes a breach of the employment contract.
We must redefine what constitutes a family.

The museum contains a number of original artworks.
The letter contained information about Boulestin’s legal affairs.
This product may contain nuts.

First impressions really do count.

I daren’t say anything.

They deemed that he was no longer capable of managing the business.

What have I done to deserve this?

She despised her neighbours.

The two men detested each other.

Litter detracts from the appearance of the town.

He is tolerant of those who disagree with him.
The statements of several witnesses disagree.

Officials were keen to discern how much public support there was.
We could just discern a town in the distance.

Why do you dislike her so much?

The factor that distinguishes this company from the competition is customer service.
The light was too dim for me to distinguish anything clearly.

A few sandwiches will do me for lunch.

Kim never doubted his story.
I never doubted myself. I always knew I could play tennis at this level.

Several months elapsed before his case was brought to trial.

Rick has always excelled at foreign languages.

His playing is technically brilliant, but it doesn’t excite me.

The custom of arranged marriages still exists in many countries.
Do fairies really exist?

The idea of travelling through time fascinated him.

She felt his warm breath on her cheek.

His clothes did not fit him very well.
The jacket’s fine, but the trousers don’t fit.

I gather you’ve had some problems with our sales department.

I don’t think she got the joke.

Where do the plates go?
The argument goes like this.

Alcohol abuse and eating disorders often go together.

At that time, we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.

He hates his job.
She hated him for being so happy.

She has dark hair and brown eyes.
Japan has a population of over 120 million.
They used to have a Mercedes Benz.
I’m afraid I don’t have my address book with me.

She heard a sudden loud crash.
Maggie did not wait to hear an answer.
I heard a rumor that he was getting married soon.

Experts hold varying opinions as to the causes of the disease.
The movie theater holds 500 people.

You are obviously tired and I imagine that nothing would make you admit it.

Steve borrowed his dad’s sports car to impress his girlfriend.

Does the price include postage?
Service is included in the bill.

Who knows the answer?
I know exactly what you need!
I’ve known her for twenty years.
Suddenly she knew that something was terribly wrong.
I know some French.
I knew him as a hard-working, modest, and honest politician.
I don’t think he ever knew true happiness.

I like your jacket.
I really like Sam.
I don’t like dishonesty.
I like to get up early and get a bit of work done before breakfast.
Do you think Alex likes me?

He loathes their politics.

I love you, Tracy.
I love my grandad so much.
Dad’s always loved the navy.
I love carrots.

Women make up only a small proportion of the prison population.

Will it matter if I’m a little late?

The red light means ‘Stop’.
Do you mean you’ve changed or Chris has changed?
The merger will mean the closure of the company’s Sydney office.
Does the name Bryce mean anything to you?
I meant what I said earlier.
He meant the world to her.
Finding a lump does not necessarily mean you have cancer.
I meant the pink dress, not the red one.

The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation.

I don’t mind the heat, in fact I quite like it.
Some dogs will mind instructions better than others.

You don’t really need a car.
I need a drink.
The house needed painting.
The job needs a lot of patience.

He noticed a woman in a black dress sitting across from him.

Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels over the Antarctic.

These conditions no longer obtain.

How did the plan originate?

The building is owned by the local council.
I own that I judged her harshly at first.
Our team totally owned them!

He could never pardon her for the things she had said.

Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a future chief executive.
That morning, he perceived a change in Franca’s mood.

I pity anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.

She did everything she could to please him.

Different workers possess different skills.
Neither of them possessed a credit card.
A mad rage possessed her.

This type of owl prefers a desert habitat.

We rank among the safest countries in the world.

She’s too small to reach the table.
The phone lead isn’t long enough to reach the bedroom.

You can’t believe everything you read in the papers.
A sign on the outer door read: ‘No Entry’.

I suddenly realized that the boy was crying.

I seem to recall I’ve met him before somewhere.

Do you reckon he’ll agree to see us?
We reckon that sitting in traffic jams costs us around $9 billion a year in lost output.
An earthquake of magnitude 7 is reckoned as a major quake.

I didn’t recognize you in your uniform.
The World Health Organization has recognized alcoholism as a disease since 1951.
One must recognise that homesickness is natural.
Alexander tried to get his work recognized by the medical profession.
He was recognized for having saved many lives.

Paul seemed to regard sex as sinful and immoral.

We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.

Do you remember Rosa Davies?

The landscape reminded her of Scotland.

Campbell’s broken leg will probably require surgery.
Regulations require that students attend at least 90% of the lectures.

It’s amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.

She respected him for his honesty.

Jane’s life revolves around her children.

‘Hat’ rhymes with ‘cat’.

The arena seats 60,000.

The moment we saw the house, we knew we wanted to buy it.
More money must be invested if we are to see an improvement in services.
From the tower, you can see for miles.
Having a child makes you see things differently.
I saw Jane while I was out.
He could see a great future for her in music.

Ann didn’t seem very pleased.
I seem to have lost my car keys.

The concert will give young jazz musicians a chance to shine.

Some tribes use special facial markings to signify status.
Hamilton waved his hand to signify that he didn’t mind what they decided.
These figures don’t really signify in the overall results.

Can you smell something?
The stew smelled delicious.
She bent down and smelt the flowers.

Here the cliffs soar a hundred feet above the sea.

Do you speak English?

Dr. Lee said I squinted.

Despite protests, the official decision stood.

A rather worrying thought struck me.

Redfern stunned the crowd with a last-minute goal.
The impact of the ball had stunned her.

I suspected that there was something wrong with the engine.
The doctors suspected pneumonia.
Who do you suspect?
I began to suspect his motives in inviting me.

What size shoe do you take?

Jenni really takes after her mother.

The food tasted better than it looked.
She could taste blood.

The moment Kramer walked in, I could tell that things were not going well.
How can you tell a fake Vuitton handbag from the real thing?
These late nights are really beginning to tell on him.

She doesn’t understand English.
I don’t really understand the political situation in Egypt.
My parents just don’t understand me.
It is understood that the Queen approves of her nephew’s romance.

I really want a drink.
Do you still want these magazines, or can I throw them out?
Do you want a drink?
You might want to install anti-virus software.
Christine wants you in her office now.
In many poorer countries, people still want basic food and shelter.