He never grew in the least stout, so that, as he sank from his erect, assertive bearing, his physique seemed to contract along with his pride and moral strength. But now he realised how hard it was for his wife to drag about at her work, and, his sympathy quickened by penitence,...
chocolate, and strawberry.But we persisted in serving it. We had our chance to serve, except for Scott. So, being as kind as possible, I gave Scott a chance to scoop and serve. As soon as Scott gripped the scoop, o...
eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you have.But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn’t ___(32)for all the time we’ve been apart.I know _...
43、ces grew more and more serious each time the name Hiroshima was repeated .(synecdoche)11. Was I not at the scene of the crime? (rhetorical question)Lesson 4 Everyday Use for your grandmama1. “Maggies brain is like an elephants”. Wangero said ,laughing .(ironic)2. “Mama,” Wang...
China and Angola celebrated the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2023, and the partnership continues to thrive. Deepened political trust and practical cooperation have benefited the people of both nations. China has been Angola's largest trading partner, largest export market and an ...
(begin) gardening at age three, when her great-grandmother gave her some fresh collard greens. Kendall Rae says, “Grandma Kate told3.(I), ‘Don’t throw away the stems, because if you put them in the ground, they will grow back.’” She tried it and the stems4.(real) grew new ...
appreciated by those who grew up with them. Nilsa'smother also suggested making a fresh batch for Nilsa to bring to school the next day. “Then you can share it with your classmates and tell them sancocho tastes great, and ...
I grew up both a little frightened and excited by storms and tornadoes. Nearly 9 years ago, when the news reported that there would be 16 coming that night, I was well aware of the 17 of it.While I was preparing for the storm, I heard the rumble(隆隆声) ,saw power flashes and kne...
On the night of our school science fair, Mom and Dad both came because I was getting an award. They didn’t sit together, but they each told me how proud they were of me. It was the first time in a long time that I’d seen them in the same room after their divorce(离婚), so...
It was Sunday afternoon. My brother and I were alone at home. My parents went for a party and asked me to look after my brother. I was doing my homework while my younger brother was watching TV. Suddenly the doorbell rang. Ding-Dong! My brother thought that it was our parents, so ...