The thief slipped the watch into his pocket. A man slipped out by the back door. He was disillusioned with life in many aspects. The little girl blinked away her tears, and stood up quickly. She raised hell when she found she had been cheated. He raised the devil with me when I received a call from my ex-boyfriend. The police are checking on the fingerprints on file. Don’t take your chances when driving a car. He left home and decided to take a chance on pursuing a career in acting. I’ve already arranged with him to meet at the cinema. They have made all the arrangements for a huge party. Let’s cut out the unimportant details. Let’s cut out the talking and get back to work! He has decided to cut out smoking and drinking. He isn’t really cut out for this kind of work. She is cut out to be a politician for politics. They were forced to cut back production. We must cut down our expenses. Our troop cut off the enemy’s retreat. He’s going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment. She criticized my writing but in a way that was very constructive—I learned a lot from her. He’s in constant trouble with the police. There’s no instant way of finding a cure—it’s just a process of trial and error. There’s no instant way of finding a cure—it’s just a process of trial and error. This type of music has an enduring appeal. We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident because it was so well-timed. He was eliminated after/in the third round of the competition. The party’s popularity has declined in the opinion polls. She seemed to be recovering and then she went into a decline. Home cooking seems to be on the/in decline. He spoke at great length on his plans for the future of the industry. At length they reached their destination. Our thanks are due to him. He jumped out from behind the tree. I came from beyond the mountains. You’d better check with your doctor whether you can make this long trip. We still need to straighten out a few things before we sign the agreement. There is no telling when he will return. There is no knowing when we shall meet. All this time, I was conscious of somebody following me. I don’t like him any more than you do. But we have to help him. She is more than careful in doing things. Marry is no more diligent than Tom. A woman clutching a baby stole an elderly woman’s purse. A drowning man will clutch at a straw. Anyone who opposes the regime(政权制度) is liable to be thrown into jail/prison. Hardships help make a man out of a boy. I don’t see there is any good to be had in downsizing the company. The little child clung to his mother for comfort. There was little she could do to add variety to her daily routine. Learning is a matter of seeing much, suffering much and studying much. Personally I can’t stand rock music, but I suppose it’s all a matter of opinion. Stop fooling around otherwise you’ll never amount to anything. That unpopular measure finally brought about the downfall of the government. For certain types of work wood has/gains/wins advantages over plastic. Candidates with computer skills will be at an advantage. When the chance to study at Harvard presented itself, I jumped at it. Petra’s lost all trace of her German accent. Age has left its traces on his face. A mere trace of smile passed over her face. The style of these paintings can be traced back to early medieval influences. His book traces the changing nature of the relationship between men and women. As they passed through the flooded areas, they felt bad. Her fingers were stained yellow from years of smoking. Let’s pull into the parking lot and have a rest. She tried to engage her roommate in a philosophical discussion. More and more she retreated into books. I can't stand people smoking around me when I'm eating. She couldn't stand the thought of losing her children. He considers himself to be something, but actually he is nothing. They had to concede that there was something in his teaching methods. He looked like a man who might be able to make something of himself if a good woman took him in hand. Has the train come through? There is news just coming through of an explosion in a chemical factory. We're still waiting for our exam results to come through. I didn't want to get caught up in endless petty arguments. He fortified himself against the cold with a heavy coat. A fine sweat was beading his forehead but there was a grin of triumph on his face. My depression had lifted and my mood had changed to exaltation. Teammates who were strangers before the party are instantly bonded, and victory is celebrated with fists-in-the-air exaltation. They made their way through the crowd. Genetic engineering is still in its infancy. Don't let them bully you into working on Saturdays. Our forces pierced through the enemy’s lines. Marcia bled him for every penny he had. Dozens of websites have sprung up to provide information for travelers. poverty-stricken area Lack of enough food reduced refugees to bags of bones. He likes to tell people of his rise from rags to riches. She didn't want to be tied down by a full-time job. I zeroed in on the officer. Anxiety can interfere with children’s performance at school. The police don’t usually like to intervene in disputes between husband and wife. The critics damned the play on the first night. His eyes fell on the page, but his mind was a million miles away. I will love you till the sea’s gone dry, the rocks melt with the sun.