Words & Expressions
1.scrawl
In Miss Brent's letter, though the signature of the surname is a mere scrawl the Christian names are reasonably clear...
explanation: a careless untidy way of writing.
e.g. The paper was covered in scrawls.
2.thread
Then the judge's small clear voice took up the thread once more.
explanation: an idea or a feature that is part of something greater; an idea that connects the different parts of something.
e.g. A common thread runs through these discussions.
3.babel
Immediately a babel broke out.
explanation: (formal) the sound of many voices talking at one time, especially when more than one language is being spoken
4.concur with
In passing sentence of death I concurred with the verdict.
explanation: (formal) to agree
e.g. The coroner concurred with this assessment.
5.exonerate
At the inquest the Coroner exonerated me.
explanation: (formal) to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that they have been blamed for
e.g. The police report exonerated Lewis from all charges of corruption.
Good sentences
Whoever it was who enticed us here, that person knows or has taken the trouble to find out a good deal about us all.
An appeal was lodged on the grounds of misdirection.
There was never a word said against us.
