sen_200.txt (last modified 961114) _______________________________________________________________________________ S001: The price range is smaller than any of us expected S002: They asked if I wanted to come along on the barge trip S003: Amongst her friends she was considered beautiful S004: The smell of the freshly ground coffee never fails to entice me into the shop S005: I'm often perplexed by rapid advances in state of the art technology S006: John could lend him the latest draft of his work S007: From forty love the score was now deuce and the crowd grew tense S008: The Presbyterian minister managed to curb the drinking habits of the loitering youths S009: The bulb blew when he switched on the light S010: It is futile to offer any further resistance S011: They launched into battle with all the forces they could muster S012: The chill wind caused them to shiver violently S013: The government triumphed four years ago and we have every reason to believe that it will triumph again S014: He jerked round in an instant to face his assailant S015: He emphasised his strengths while concealing his weaknesses S016: The table is made so sloppily that it tilts S017: It was important to be perfect since there were no prompts S018: I ran for cover whilst he hurled several stones S019: We have proof that the regime wields sufficient power in the North to exploit the entire population S020: She flicks through a magazine when she gets a chance S021: Thank goodness it's Friday and time to go home S022: Itches are always so tempting to scratch S023: I'll hedge my bets and take no risks S024: The length of her skirt caused the passers-by to stare S025: I always seem to follow my instincts rather than reason S026: It's strange that I slept for so long since I wasn't feeling tired S027: I'll draft those new proposals before the next meeting S028: The mud squelched loudly and he realised that his suede boots were doomed S029: He grasped the rope with his free hand and swung his legs round to the side of the weir S030: Opportunities like this don't grow on trees as you should know by now S031: It's difficult to choose between two such equally good alternatives S032: Henry normally viewed Rob's zealous enthusiasm with disdain S033: She'll think of an excuse if given enough space and time S034: When forced to make a choice, Sarah chose ping-pong as her favourite game S035: It's a shame that architects design for themselves and not for the general public S036: Sebastian Coe beat him to the line by five thousandths of a second S037: The bath plug is missing so you'll have to take a shower S038: You ought to brush your teeth before you go to bed S039: The earth used to be flat but now it's a sphere S040: I wish he'd either grow a beard or shave his moustache S041: Judith found the manuscripts waiting for her on the piano S042: The huge castle was encircled by a deep moat S043: Jane adored maths and French but hated the rest of school S044: Mashed potatoes are more fattening than either boiled or baked ones S045: The world is becoming increasingly dangerous but hardly anyone cares S046: Patrick will need speech therapy because of his cleft palate S047: These practical jokes have been taken much too far S048: I shall paint this room mauve with a few beige dots S049: My car was stolen while I was shopping in Kensington High Street S050: Changing gear half way up a steep hill can be quite risky S051: I always enjoy a pint of lager when I come off the squash court S052: Jean might prepare more salmon and cucumber sandwiches if we're lucky S053: There'll be big trouble if you dare to touch that surface S054: Tom says that ancient Saabs are far more stylish than British Leyland Triumphs S055: Jill tumbled after Jack because she was shoved by little Miss Muffet S056: Doctor Philips raised a number of moot points about the Professor's abridged article in the recent journal S057: This new display attracts more customers than ever S058: Mrs. Stewart pleased her entire family when she produced malt loaf for tea S059: Pete couldn't bear to show us his scar so soon after the accident S060: Joy fibbed about the money missing from the secret cashbox S061: The hearse will arrive at the morgue between a quarter and half past twelve S062: Water was cascading down the mountain at a rate of knots S063: Clara went through a phase when she always served Hungarian goulash followed by rhubarb crumble S064: We'd be hard pushed to catch the bus to Newcastle tonight S065: Our butcher makes his own pork and beef sausages and gives free racing tips S066: Martin and Craig grow dwarf tulips and exhibit them all over the county S067: Our two kids adored the little iced buns with the cherries on top S068: He remembered he needed a passport to get a visa stamp for France S069: His attempts to use his credit card failed because his account was in arrears S070: They were still frisked by Customs though they had nothing to declare S071: The nurse tended the fierce-looking wound on Paul's scalp S072: Everyone talks of the birds and the bees but they never mention wasps S073: Most of the scenes were filmed on location in the Alps S074: Mr. Vernon helped himself to dessert and a large cup of coffee S075: It was a sheer fluke that I bumped into the same chap yesterday S076: During his last year at university they shared many hilarious moments S077: I loved to pedal my tricycle in the back-yard when I was a child S078: Some people find the Welsh language very difficult to learn S079: The food varies from place to place but the price remains fairly constant S080: The ceremony overwhelmed me and I was moved to tears S081: The area was so thoroughly blitzed that now virtually nothing remains S082: Bob milked the cows after he'd gathered the chickens' eggs S083: We really will need to defrost the fridge now that the strawberries have oozed out all over the place S084: The coach swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid the blind pedestrian S085: After the road veers to the south you'll see a junction ahead S086: Her evening gown was a trifle too garish for the occasion S087: He glimpsed the traffic warden out of the corner of his eye S088: She had scarcely divulged the scandal before it was splattered over the front pages of the tabloids S089: The questionnaire about "King Lear" was short and to the point S090: We were plunged into darkness as the clouds engulfed the moon S091: Sharon vowed never again to jeer at the concierge S092: Compared with the previous guests she appeared coy and demure S093: She returned from holiday bronzed by the mediterranean sun S094: They suggested that the ice would thaw as soon as spring arrived S095: Gordon's words were lost amidst the hub-bub of the crowded hall S096: Mr. Sid Forsyth has cheered the team on now for five whole years S097: It seems as if Susan does all the chores for this household S098: I want each person here to give George their report by Thursday afternoon S099: Beth chaired the first meeting in order to oblige her overworked boss S100: I've just seen Charles tearing off in a hurry S101: We'll need to put the poodle back on the leash when we leave the park S102: The Olympic torch shines as a symbol of hope which has pushed aside the barriers of race S103: The plaintiff felt thwarted because the judge didn't revoke his decision S104: My mother gets cross when I say "yeah" instead of "yes" S105: The footpaths at the back of the school have become decidedly overgrown S106: This ointment will soothe the graze on your heel S107: Whilst on a spending spree Blanche Jennings bought some luxurious bath oil and a purple silk blouse S108: The fifth dollop of fresh cream missed the cake altogether and landed on the paper doily S109: I know many people who practise yoga purely for health reasons S110: It's common knowledge that the kangaroo has a pouch S111: Those texts you mention were discussed in depth by the brethren last Sunday S112: The walkers took a detour through the fields to avoid the busy thoroughfare S113: Mary and Elizabeth both aim to be company directors by the age of thirty S114: This guy helps Mr. Yates develop his own hand-picked photographs S115: Cobwebs slowly find their way into every nook and cranny S116: Once I've varnished the bedside table I can start on the wardrobe S117: Bulldog terriers yap almost as much as chows S118: I was bitten by the nasty dog which keeps guard of our neighbours' house S119: The dear old bishop was in trouble with the mayor S120: I sympathise with Roy and have already sent him my sincere condolences S121: I beg you not to make a sharp jibe about the style of his hair S122: "The Sound of Music" is a film which centres on the war-time experiences of the von Trapp family S123: If you leave the record by the fire it will warp S124: He grabbed a towel and then answered the phone S125: Dad wanted us to leave the surfboard in the boat until our return S126: The duty-free kirsch next to the brandy was bought for Maggie S127: We need to buy some more embroidery silks before we can finish the garment S128: The kind-hearted girl began to wipe his fevered brow with a cool flannel S129: The yacht capsized in the choppy seas but all the crew swam to safety S130: Mr. Simms was surprised by the numerous dignitaries attending the graduation ball S131: I dreamt that a Jesuit priest was conversing with a seraph S132: I wonder why "cello" isn't spelt with an "h" S133: I'm obliged to tell you that most women loathe their husbands S134: The doctor was perturbed by the mysterious growths which defied diagnosis S135: Some pop stars just mouth the words because they can't sing S136: The toddler stamped his foot in annoyance and gouged a large hole in his parents' Ikea table out of spite S137: They noticed that the door of the hunting lodge stood ajar and they grabbed their guns in fear S138: Historians claim it is only a myth that Cleopatra bathed in asses' milk S139: The treasure was unearthed three months before they started to argue over ownership S140: He clenched his fist and hammered it against the wall with a resounding smack of authority S141: Amelia went to Chester Zoo and saw a rare giant sloth S142: You should eat less of that fudge cake if it really is aggravating your sore tooth S143: The china nymph remained unscathed despite the explosion in the kiln S144: Bill could have sat on the train but chose to stand S145: That's the ninth dirty shirt you've thrown in the laundry since Wednesday S146: This is the eighth week that parsnip soup has been served at this hotel S147: The chef was in dispute with his colleagues as to whether barley was a pulse S148: He thanked his colleague for the invaluable lifts to the various conferences that term S149: The watch was the only thing he was able to filch from the camper's ripped ruck-sack S150: The monks collapsed with hysterics when brother Karl banged his elbow and swore an oath S151: He caught a glimpse of what looked like a badger in the marsh S152: The family heirloom is a turquoise necklace made by a Bedouin tribe S153: It's silly to assume that soluble aspirin will alleviate the symptoms of typhoid S154: Sarah exchanged the matching gloves and shoes for a horrible snakeskin bag S155: The archbishop has resolved not to disclose the details of the bitter divorce S156: Moira was sure that the American word for courgettes was zucchini S157: It's in vogue to make films which explore the relationship between culture and faith S158: He acknowledged his secretary's presence with his usual perfunctory nod S159: The children camouflaged themselves with some khaki cloth which their dad had found in the garage S160: Her sylph-like form was entrancing the young man S161: The writer of the obituary tried not to indulge his prejudice against the bourgeoisie S162: The Cuthbert family live by the village church S163: The multi-bulbed light fitting in the lounge was an improvement on the neon tube S164: The glazier was airing his views on the woeful state of the Health Service rather than mending the window S165: He shrugged off a threat of sabotage with a blythe statement about the impregnable security system S166: When I'm poorly I like to surround myself with familiar childhood toys S167: Now that we earn the same wage we should go halves on the bill S168: I feel too lethargic to wash up tonight S169: Cath opened the larder door to fetch the iceberg lettuce and a chunk of cheddar S170: The babe was starting to teethe but her favourite toy appeared to soothe her S171: Alf's brother was totally absorbed in the virtuoso performance of Bach's Toccata and Fugue S172: The fun-fair is merely a step round the corner S173: The topic of Jeff's thesis is beginning to annoy me S174: The candidate felt that a trapezoidal badge would have more visual impact than the usual rosette S175: Her wealth's certain to buy her not only a Porsche but also considerable popularity S176: I can't stand sheets and blankets, and I absolutely loathe eiderdowns S177: The ivy wound its way grotesquely round the neck of the gargoyle S178: Every time I see Mr. Hoyle I get a strong urge to dodge out of his sight S179: You always manage to besiege me with other people's blasted problems S180: The opposition claim that present government policy is injurious to the nation's well-being S181: Cinderella waltzed through the night while poor Buttons mooched aimlessly about the house S182: Sandra's parents were impressed when she swam two widths of back stroke S183: This heater gives out nothing compared with the warmth you get from my gas fire S184: The Websters are going to see "Puss in Boots" just after Christmas S185: Venice is full of tasteless postcards of the doge staring enigmatically out to sea S186: I'm well aware that raw vegetables contain more vitamins than cooked ones S187: I'll never know whether it was the alcohol or the lack of sleep that gave me blurred vision S188: I'm intrigued that social values can change so quickly S189: I can't pretend to know the exact answer but I can make an educated guess S190: The most tasty carrots and mung beans come from Mr. Brown's and Mr. Sung Lee's farm S191: When I'm pregnant I get a craving for smoky bacon crisps and dry roasted peanuts S192: Last year I forgot to take my pen-knife when we went camping S193: The bank robbers managed to escape before anyone could notify the police S194: It's obvious that the student was amply rewarded for his endeavours S195: I yearn for the day when smoking is banned on public transport S196: I'll call into the chemist on the way back and buy some shampoo S197: The pretty manageress treated all her shop assistants like dirt S198: I wish I lived a little bit nearer to the supermarket S199: It's entirely inappropriate to wear black at a wedding S200: All the coloured inks merged into one another when he spilt the water _______________________________________________________________________________