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The sentences below are commonly used by
native speakers, so non-native speakers of English can make full use of
their speeches in their daily English conversation. |
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Not everything about a Carribean cruise is fun and
games. |
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Do I look
dumb ? |
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The
going was slow because all the other orange-clad
passengers were moving in the same direction. |
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Josh had never once called me
by my first name. |
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Somehow Dad and I managed to help each other through that
terrible time and
pick up the pieces of our lives. |
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For a while I was afraid maybe Dad would marry her
out of
sheer loneliness. |
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I've been working
pretty late these past few nights, and I am
bushed. |
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There didn't seem to
be
much for people of Dad's generation. |
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... a feminine voice called,
snapping me out of my thoughts. |
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She's really into New
Age
mumbo-jumbo.
( religious beliefs or activities that seem
without sense or meaning ) |
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Yeah. It'll be a
breeze for me. |
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Maybe I could even
pick up some
pointers from her on how to attract my special
guy ! |
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From somewhere
out of
sight, I could ..... |
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He seems to be in his
late
teens, maybe even twenty. |
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His smile
broadened. |
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Duty calls, I am
afraid. Catch you later, Cassidy. |
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I found her sitting
in her lounge chair - alone. |
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And since he's reading a thick book, he must have
a few
brains. |
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... so I figure he's
up for grabs. |
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Easy. It's
written
all over your face. |
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Come on, girl, don't
keep me in suspense. Give ! |
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Well, there really
isn't
a whole lot to tell. |
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I couldn't
hold out
any longer. |
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Lanessa held up three fingers and began
counting off. |
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He'll be too
tied down with his job to have fun. |
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Don't look so
bummed. |
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I guess I don't stand
a chance
with him. |
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Suddenly, Lanessa leapt
to her feet. |
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I just woke up
from a nap myself. |
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The meals are served at specific times, you know,and if you
are late, you might miss the first
course. |
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From the back, the girl looked about the right age to be in
Marcus's group of
charges. |
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I
stifled a groan of utter dismay. |
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Mrs. Cortez
spooned sugar into her iced tea and smiled at my
father. |
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It's nice to know that Cassidy will have a friend to
pal
around with. |
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Each utensil is for a different
course, dear. |
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Josh : I thought you might like some company.
Cassidy :
Well, you thought wrong !
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I just wanted him to
keep his distance. |
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We'll
make a Ping
Pong champ out of her in no time. |
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I could feel my face
flaming. |
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In spite of the heat of the sun, I felt
chilled to the bone. |
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She made it
lots of fun. |
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As for me, I was too embarrassed to
stick around. |
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In desperation, I play
dumb. |
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.. there was something fishy about that allowance you gave
her, so I
wormed it out of her. |
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Is that
any way
to talk to your brother. ? |
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As for pulling pranks, you
got me beat
by a mile. |
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You mean you won't
tell on me ? |
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So, how's your scheme
working out
? |
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I brought a friend
with me. |
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I hardly think Cassidy's in danger
of
that. |
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And watch out for her temper - she
packs a mean punch. |
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Sorry about that ridiculous display. Josh is a terrible
tease. |
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You don't resemble each other
in the
least. |
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This song is one of my favourites. Shall we
give
it another
go
? |
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The part about human sacrifices really
grossed me out, ........ |
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I blushed
with pleasure. |
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Absolutely, I wouldn't have it
any
other way. |
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I don't mean to ruin this
cozy
moment, ..... |
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You have
made such
a hit with all the little girls. |
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Varya was just
steamed
because he had spent so much time with me last night at ...... |
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Cass, you'd better
get a move on.
You're not getting any younger, you know ? |
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That was
jealousy talking. |
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I'm ready to catch some
rays.
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If it'll help you with Marcus, I am
all for it. |
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As for Josh, he is a free agent. I
had no claim on him at all. |
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I managed to say
with an
artificial smile. |
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This was getting really
sickening. |
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Take your choice, I need
to cool off too ! |
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Funny - you do not
look
a thing like your mother. |
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Take charge for a bit,
will you ? I'll be back shortly. |
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I was trembling all over
with
excitement. |
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I want you all
to myself,
where no one can interrupt us. |
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I stared at her
in confusion. |
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I was so shocked that I stood there
with my mouth hanging
open. |
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His hair was still
damp from the shower, .... |
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He's the kind of guy I've always dreamed about. I don't want
to blow it with him. |
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I couldn't seem to put together a
coherent sentence. |
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I felt heat flaming
in my cheeks. |
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Why don't you tell me you
had a thing for Josh. I would have
backed off. But you acted like you were wild about Marcus. |
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And he was a
good sport about my kissing bet too ! |
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Yeah. I knew he was
your boyfriend, so I was up front with him. |
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Ask that greedy
brat. |
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That outburst was
uncalled-for. |
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Tell me more about your tour, Mrs Cortez ........ She seemed
happy to oblige .......
( to
do something that someone has asked you to do ) |
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I couldn't stand the way Josh was
shutting me
out. |
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I knew I should have brought my
spare stomach. |
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Meanwhile, Lanessa
was losing her cool ! |
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... I am the old-fashioned type. Girls who
come on too strong
turn me off. |
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And then he turned
away and walked off. |
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For the first time since I'd known her, Lanessa Greene had
struck out.
( unsuccessful ). |
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The euphoria of the previous night
had
worn off for Lanessa
when she lost her bet, ..... |
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Her cheeks were
flaming with humuliation. |
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.. he was very different from the picture I'd painted of him
in my mind. |
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Marcus called you a
hot babe. |
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Marcus got
to his feet. |
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I wouldn't want you
on the rebound
( someone who is on the
rebound is upset or confused because a romantic relationship
they had has ended )just because your English dream
guy turned out to be a dud.
( useless ) |
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I stared at him
in dismay. |
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I excuse myself
from the table, saying I had
a head ache and wanted to lie down for a while. |
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She looked even more
stunning
than usual in a gold lame bikini, .... |
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It'll
foul up all my plans. |
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..... her concern
evident in her face. |
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Regina had completely
won Dad
over - and me too. |
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... they were so
wrapped up in each other that
they didn't notice me. |
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Will you get bored
with me
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