1. I was so awestruck by the grand manor in which we were to have dinner that I completely lost my appetite.
2. Running out of gas is never a good thing, but it happened to us at an
inconvenient time when we were out in the rural countryside.
3. I trudge down the hallway toward the door, reluctant to step
outside into the freezing cold rain.
4. It is often said that you never forget how to ride a bike, but it has not
been such an effortless feat for me after years without practice.
5. Many Europeans left their homelands to begin on a journey
to the United States in order to live better lives.
6. My dog's ability to sense when someone is not trustworthy is
inexplicable, but her instincts always turn out to be right.
7. When I won first place in the state writing contest, I was both surprised
and touched by the genuine joy all the runners-up showed for me.
8. I decided to have a relaxing weekend at the beach to try
and efface the stress that had built up over the previous week.
9. The revelations about the politician's corrupt history the day before
the election seemed coincidental but were in fact prearranged by
his opponent.
10. I thought our cat had gotten lost until I finally saw him prowl
around behind those bushes.
11. Your belligerent attitude will get you nowhere when speaking
with any person of authority.
12. Taking some time to stretch before exercising will make your muscles
more limber during your workout and, therefore, less prone to injury.