Dictionary
1
indicates location of action
at
in
2
indicates time of action
3
indicates means of action
cause of effect
by
4
and then
so
Example Sentences
These sentences may not demonstrate natural or representative use of language.
Examples 1–10 out of 14978.
| I sailed around the Mediterranean in a schooner when I was seventeen, she recited slowly and carefully. [F] | Submit Correction |
| "Oh" cried the old man joyfully, "Now I can choose the prettiest cat and take it home with me!" | Submit Correction |
| I can't think with that noise, she said as she stared at the typewriter. [F] | Submit Correction |
| I want the book, he said to himself. | Submit Correction |
| "No," he said in a determined manner. | Submit Correction |
| "Would you like to work for me, Tony?" asked Mr Wood. | Submit Correction |
| "Come, boy," she called, "come and play." | Submit Correction |
| "Let me ask you something, Dad," she began, in a tone of patiently controlled exasperation that every experienced parent is familiar with. | Submit Correction |
| I think they must have eaten each other all up, said the very old woman. | Submit Correction |
| "How about a cup of coffee?" "I would like to, but I have some previous appointment." | Submit Correction |
