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One day, just after Christmas, as Paul was wrapping a melon in newspaper, a large advertisement  caught his eye.

The LUMIERE BROTHERS present their amazing new invention.

Paul said goodbye to his boss and set off to the Grand Cafe with a neatly packed basket of fruit and vegetables.

Paul squeezed through the crowds milling around in front of the cafe and went down a side alley to the kitchen door.

Two men in top hats climbed onto the stage.

A wide silvery beam of light shone through the darkness onto the sheet.

They thought the train was going to burst into the cafe.

He had wandered that way out of sheer curiosity and boredom.

He saw an old man gasping for air.

But many of the enemy soldiers got/went ashore.

They ran to the village, setting fire to the houses.

He held his sword in his hand.

Leaves are a resource of minerals for the soil.

We rammed cars into each other and watched the mini vehicles soaring across the room.

Mum's finest jug, which was resting at the side of the cabinet, wobbled and fell to the ground with an almighty "CRASH!!!"

There was a few seconds of shocked silence.

The handle was smashed to smithereens.

Well, that was the most memorable Mother's Day we had ever experienced!

He is a student with remarkable talent.

The room was painted in cheerful colours.

He was truly at the end of his tether.

His body was damp with perspiration.

Zainal was huffing and puffing continuously.

The jewel in the crown of all food.

The more thought of the Pak Ali's "ais-kacang" sent ripple of joy and energy throughout his body.

Zainal leapt to his feet with joy.

His big blackberry eyes sparkled with excitement.

Sapphires and rubies are precious jewels.

A lifeless performance.

I know that wherever we go on vacation, we'll have many precious memories!

Unfortunately, not many of us can solve problems at a glance.

A serial killer.

Look! The new-born baby has cut a new tooth.

I eat, live and breathe football.

I want you to fill your glass with wine all the way to the brim.

No pain, no gain.

Our car collided with a large lorry yesterday. We heaved a sigh of relief as everyone of us cheated death.

The audience erupted in cheers and gave the brilliant dancers a round of thunderous applause.

Every day we need to learn the poem by heart.

John was taken hostage during the robbery.

Herbs have become part and parcel of modern life.

The use of herbs in these countries enriches the taste of the food.

What does 'nourishment' mean? / What is the meaning of 'nourishment'?

The bag burst and shopping spilled all over the floor.

Snow lay thickly over the fields.

The balloon rose gently up into the air.

Photographs lent some credibility to his story.

He slung the bag over his shoulder.

The whole crowd had risen to its feet.

The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind.

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⏰ Last updated: Aug 12, 2011 ⏰

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