The Dictionary of Essential English Sentences once a week

[Murphy Yang]

DUO sentences (add once a week)


The DUO Dictionary of Essential English Sentences
Dear all;
I find a wonderful and fantastic English book(DUO)!
There are sixteen useful sentences in every section.
I will provide one section once a week.
The words and idioms in any sentence are absolutely different.

Enjoy them,and I hope the sentences will do us good!

[Murphy Yang]

Section 1 8/18

The individual is the fundamental element of a community.

Any apartment will do as long as the rent is reasonable.

The structure of brain is complicated.

Under the circumstances, bankruptcy is inevitable.

As the proverb goes, “The end justifies the means.”

First of all, learn the formula by heart.

The spectators were moved by her graceful performance.

It is high time that you went to bed. Turn off the radio.

Housewives may well complain about their daily routine.

The theme of his essay was obscure.

The canal connects the Atlantic with the Pacific.

The artificial satellite was launched into orbit.

One cannot emphasize too much the importance of welfare.

The attendant is good at flattery.

Violent crime spread into the suburbs.

Sooner or later, the hostages will be released.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 2 9/2

These days, the motive for marriage is not necessarily pure.

The naughty boy got lost and looked around.

Nowadays, commuters take traffic jams for granted.

My ex-boyfriend was brought up in Portugal.

The specialist predicts international tension will build up.

It goes without saying that the ideology is behind the times.

The statesman barely coped with the intricate issue.

He leaped over the shallow ditch.

We estimated the losses as exactly as possible.

His comment was concise and to the point.

Between ourselves, the fat ugly witch is on a diet.

How about going for a walk? Why not? I’d be glad to.

The atomic bomb is a grave threat to mankind.

Equality is guaranteed by the Constitution.

The budget was narrowly approved by Congress.

The obsolete regime is about to collapse.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 3 9/11

The initial symptoms of the disease are fever and sore throat.

The questionnaires were distributed at random.

The chairman rejected his absurd proposal.

These data are anything but accurate.

Fossil fuels are abundant in the vast continent.

Military discipline is literally rigid.

Stock investments do not always yield profit.

The deficit has been diminishing little by little.

The hypothesis is based on the thorough experiment.

A humid climate is characteristic of the peninsula.

His niece is attractive and mature for her age.

His constant insults aroused my anger.

The audience was impressed by his profound lecture.

The passive man seldom, if ever, expresses himself.

The province is rich in mineral resources.

“Natto” smells awful, but tastes delicious.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 4 9/18

Human beings are emotional creatures, so to speak.

The traitor was deprived of his citizenship.

The candidate was disappointed at the outcome of the election.

They say the landlord used to be well off.

The representative was absent from the annual conference.

The burglar is used to staying up late.

His assistant examined the pile of papers over and over again.

Our conversation was interrupted by his sneezes.

This chart illustrates the function of the ozone layer.

All of a sudden, the barn went up in flames.

Everybody took a hostile attitude toward illegal aliens.

The remedy will do you good overnight.

The stout man got into a cab in haste.

Why don’t you pull up and take a rest for a while?

The patriot sticks to his moral principles.

He has an extraordinary faculty for mathematics.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 5 9/25

We skipped his turn on purpose.

Keep in mind that youth is not eternal.

She poured her passion into her kids as much as she could.

Get in touch with your agent right away.

Scores of people gathered in front of the Royal Palace.

We should paid attention to the announcement.

We ran out of gas on the way to the theater.

By the way, do you have any spare batteries?

The minute particles are hardly visible to the naked eye.

His nephew was absorbed in the splendid fireworks.

His son-in-law was transferred to an overseas branch.

The volcano erupts at regular intervals.

The ambulance broke down in the middle of avenue.

None of us could arrive at the harbor on time.

He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.

The humble man is getting along with his neighbors.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 6 10/2

His expenses exceed his income by far.

This medicine will cure your headache immediately.

The castle was transformed into a marvelous museum.

Many species of insects are on the verge of extinction.

These tools are badly in need of repair.

This metal is free from rust.

I put my gloves on inside out by mistake.

Take off your fur, and make yourself at home.

The expert analyzed the statistics in detail.

The perspective for the defense program is dismal.

You ought to think over whether the premise is valid or not.

Such a ridiculous superstition no longer exists.

The detective took down his oral testimony on the spot.

His relatives were convinced of his innocence.

The more stubborn you are, the more isolated you become.

The knight is not so much brave as reckless.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 7 10/10

The ladder was covered with mud.

A number of people were plunged into distress by the news.

The linguist is fluent in the queer dialect.

A revised edition of the encyclopedia was published.

The playwright cherishes the vivid memories of his childhood.

The infant has been exposed to radioactive rays.

Hunting game is forbidden in this tranquil woods.

As usual, his thoughts were extremely academic.

The residents were curious about other people’s business.

At first, the trainees were awkward in his company.

My sixty-year-old aunt inherited the huge estate.

Her cheeks began to glow with shame.

The cargo plane has vanished without trace in the Mediterranean.

Eventually, the cruel man was sentenced to jail.

My favorite pastime is strolling along the shore.

The stream winds through the meadow.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 8 10/17

The negotiations stepped into a crucial phase.

Permanent peace is nothing but an illusion.

In spite of our congratulations, he frowned and turned away.

The orphan wept with grief over his misfortune.

That dispute has been settled once and for all.

The shy boy blushed at her compliment.

The aggressive man urged me to sign the contract.

The expedition has postponed its departure to the Antarctic.

From an objective viewpoint, his argument was far from rational.

He is second to none when it comes to finding fault with others.

Hold on tight, otherwise you’ll fall off.

Because of the famine, the cattle starved to death.

His thesis leaves nothing to be desired.

The priceless china shattered into fragments.

I’d rather kill myself than reconcile myself to my fate.

The bullet penetrated his chest.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 9 10/30



To tell the truth, the widow suffered from stomach cancer.

The organization plays a positive role in preserving wildlife.

He leaned against the pillar and gazed at the statue of liberty.

No sooner had I sat back and relaxed than the phone rang.

The wicked man is scared of heights.

Be sure to fill out the registration form in person.

My sponsor was willing to agree to my suggestion.

The novelist is pretty popular among our generation.

Dozens of people were injured in the terrible accident.

Confirm your reservation in advance.

The clumsy man envied her unusual talent.

The power plant supplies the remote county with electricity.

Subway fares will be raised as of April 1st, 1999.

Nevertheless, the topic is worth discussing.

Utilizing solar energy is vital for the future.

[Murphy Yang]

Section 10 11/23


“How long does it take to get to Vienna on foot?” he inquired.

The author translated the fairy tale into our mother tongue.

Not a few people declined the invitation to the reception.

The enemy’s attack ceased at dawn.

The spokesman explained the contents of the treaty to the press.

Her plain clothes were not appropriate for the occasion.

Needless to say, the rescued refugees were longing for freedom.

After decades of civil war, order was restored.

His secretary denied leaking out the information.

Our prospects for victory are excellent at the moment.

The institution was established in the late 1960s.

The decay of the shrine is due to acid rain.

“Put this stuff away at once.” She yelled in a rage.

He was too upset to distinguish vice from virtue.

A couple of flights were delayed on account of the earthquake.