The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.

The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.

In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.

My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.

In some Asian coutries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors.

He is among wealthy members of the golf club.

The dim light made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger’s face in the distance.

The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.

He is over the moon about his examination result.

‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.

With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.

We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.

Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.

They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.

The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.

It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.

On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.

School uniform is compulsory in most of VNese schools.

He inherited a lucrative business from his father.

His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

After a grueling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the silence.

The soliders will do anything to halt the enemies from entering.

There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.

After many months of grueling work and painful injuries to her shoulder and back, Susan realized that her dream of swimming the English Channel was unattainable.

Melanie thought the issue at hand was not morally just, and consequently she would never endorse the petition circulating throughout her neighborhood.

Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.

He is not popular and has a lot of enemies.

The couple tried to converse in the busy restaurant, but they couldn't hear themselves speak so they went elsewhere.

At the managers' meeting, the group decided against the new project as a viable option and decided on another direction to ensure success for the company's fall line.

I am afraid I haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne, that’s a bad habit of mine.

He was so insubordinate that he losst his job within a week.

Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.

Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.

Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.

Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.

Synthetic products are made from chemicals or artificial substances.

Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.

We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this wonderful painting to the museum.

She wrote me a vicious letter.

My first impression of her was her impassive face.

Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.

She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.

His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.

Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.

There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.