His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.

I sometimes give my friends a ride in my car.

It was very difficult to understand what he was saying about the noise of the traffic.

I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn’t add up.

He has sold his house and has no job and so now he has next to nothing.

She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U. S consumer protection movement.

The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.

Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.

He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.

The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

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

Around 150 B. C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.