The small plastic part broke, so the machine stopped working.

Volunteers played an important part in protecting the old library.

The guide parted the curtains and showed us the old painting.

The two friends parted at the station after the trip.

The delay was caused in part by heavy rain.

The plan worked for the most part, but one step still needed repair.

Every student had a chance to participate in the class discussion.

More families participated in the recycling project after the school explained its purpose.

Tiny particles of dust can be seen when sunlight enters the room.

Scientists study how particles move in air and water.

In some languages, a small particle can change the tone of a sentence.

The teacher explained the particle in the phrasal verb.

The teacher asked us to focus on one particular problem in the passage.

Is there any particular reason why you chose this topic?

My father is particular about the quality of his tea.

I enjoyed the trip, and the mountain village in particular stayed in my mind.

The game was cancelled partly because of the heavy rain.

The success of the project was partly due to careful planning.

She found a part-time job in a bookstore during the summer holiday.

He works part-time so that he can continue his studies.

My study partner helped me review the difficult words before the test.

The teacher asked us to work with a partner and compare our answers.

Her business partner managed the shop while she met the customers.

A good partner listens carefully and shares responsibility.

We held a small party to celebrate the end of the school year.

She invited three classmates to her birthday party.

Both parties agreed to discuss the problem again next week.

A search party was sent into the mountains before dark.

The two desks should be one meter apart.

Although the sisters live apart, they call each other every week.

The little boy took apart the toy car to see how it worked.

The twins look so similar that I can hardly tell them apart.

They rented a small apartment near the university.

The apartment building has a quiet reading room on the first floor.

The train departs from Platform 3 at seven thirty.

Our group will depart for Beijing early tomorrow morning.

The director departed from tradition and used young actors in the play.

The team decided not to depart from the safety rules.

The English department prepared a reading list for new students.

Please send the form to the sales department before Friday.

The toy department is on the third floor.

A department store sells many kinds of goods in one building.

Passengers should arrive at the departure gate twenty minutes early.

The departure time was delayed because of the storm.

The new design was a clear departure from the old style.

Changing the ending would be a major departure from the novel.

Look at the picture carefully before you answer the question.

The boy looked for his ticket in every pocket.

You look tired after the long trip.

The answer looks simple, but the question is tricky.

She gave me a strange look when I opened the box.

The new lights changed the look of the room.

Our hotel room overlooked a quiet garden.

The old tower overlooks the whole town.

The editor overlooked a spelling mistake in the title.

The coach overlooked his small mistake because he had tried his best.

From the top of the hill, we could see the river clearly.

I see what you mean, but I still have one question.

You should see a doctor if the pain continues.

The city has seen great changes in the last ten years.

The old man began to lose his sight, so he listened to books instead.

We caught sight of the lighthouse through the fog.

The sunrise over the sea was an unforgettable sight.

Visitors come to the city to see the famous sights.

Good lighting can help protect children's eyesight.

My grandfather has poor eyesight, so he uses a large-print book.

The interview gave us insight into how teenagers choose books.

Her diary offers deep insight into life in a small village.

We went sightseeing in the old city after the exam.

The sightseeing tour included a museum and a famous bridge.

The photos proved that the bridge had been damaged before the storm.

Her careful notes proved the answer wrong.

The simple map proved useful when the students entered the old town.

The new reading plan proved to be successful after two months.

You need proof of identity before you can collect the ticket.

There is no proof that the old method works better.

The writer checked the proof before the article was printed.

Several spelling mistakes were found in the final proof.

The city approved the plan to build a new park.

The application was approved by the school last week.

Her parents did not approve of her leaving school so early.

Most students approved of the new reading corner.

The club cannot use the hall without the teacher's approval.

The new bridge still needs official approval.

The teacher nodded in approval when she heard the answer.

The plan won approval from many local families.

Reading aloud every day can improve your pronunciation.

His English improved quickly after he started keeping a vocabulary notebook.

The new bus line improved life for people in the village.

Small changes in lighting can improve the classroom environment.

The teacher noticed a clear improvement in his handwriting.

The team showed improvement after changing its training plan.

The school made several improvements to the library.

Better signs would be an improvement for first-time visitors.

The probable cause of the delay was heavy traffic near the station.

It is probable that more students will join the reading club next term.

She will probably finish the report before dinner.

The road is probably closed because of the snow.

The plant died, probably because it received too much water.

The shop was empty, probably due to the heavy rain.

Please keep these safety rules in mind during the trip.

She changed her mind after reading the reviews.

Do you mind opening the window for a minute?

Mind the step when you leave the classroom.

Please remind me to return the library book tomorrow.

The note on the door reminded everyone about the meeting.

The smell of the soup reminded him of his grandmother's kitchen.

This old photo reminds me of our first school trip.

I set a reminder on my phone to bring the history book.

The red mark on the calendar was a reminder of the coming exam.

The accident was a clear reminder that safety rules matter.

The old photo is a useful reminder of how much the town has changed.

The scientist refused to comment on the result before checking the data.

Several students commented on the ending of the story.

His comment about the picture made everyone think again.

The coach made no comment on the final score.

Solving the puzzle required both patience and mental effort.

Reading can support children's mental development.

Regular exercise is good for mental health as well as physical health.

Too much pressure may cause mental stress before an exam.

A positive mentality helped her continue after the first failure.

The coach wanted every player to develop a team mentality.

With this mentality, mistakes become chances to learn.

A fixed mentality may stop students from asking for useful feedback.

She mentioned the meeting to me after class.

The article mentions that sleep affects memory.

The trip was tiring, not to mention expensive.

At the mention of ice cream, the children became excited.

Dogs have a strong sense of smell.

She sensed a change in his voice and stopped talking.

The sentence does not make sense without the last word.

It took me a few minutes to make sense of the map.

He is sensitive to sound and cannot sleep near a busy road.

This camera is sensitive to changes in light.

A sensitive teacher notices when a quiet student needs help.

He is sensitive about his handwriting, so do not laugh at it.

After a long discussion, the class reached a consensus on the project topic.

There is a broad consensus that the river should be protected.

There was no consensus among the students about the best solution.

The lack of consensus delayed the final decision.

Write one complete sentence with the new word.

The teacher asked us to make sentences with each phrase.

The judge gave him a two-year prison sentence.

The long sentence shocked everyone in the court.

The man was sentenced to ten years in prison.

The court sentenced the thief to community service.

There is a small table in the middle of the room.

The middle seat on the bus was still empty.

I woke up in the middle of the night because of the noise.

The main problem appears in the middle of the story.

The temperature was highest at midday.

Please hand in your form by midday on Friday.

We took a short midday break before the afternoon classes.

The midday sun made the road look white.

The last train leaves at midnight.

She stayed up until midnight to finish the report.

A phone call around midnight woke the whole family.

The stars looked bright in the midnight sky.

The injured student needed immediate medical attention.

The new rule had an immediate effect on school meals.

Only immediate family members could visit him in hospital.

Heavy rain was the immediate cause of the delay.

Please leave the building immediately when the alarm rings.

Maya replied to the message immediately after class.

The sports field is immediately behind the teaching building.

The paragraph immediately before the question gives the clue.

I ordered a medium pizza and a bottle of water.

Cook the soup over medium heat for ten minutes.

Video can be a useful medium for language learning.

Art is a powerful medium of communication.

The media reported the rescue story the next morning.

The event received wide media attention.

Many students get news from social media.

Our class used different media to explain the same idea.

Email is still an important means of communication.

The village can be reached by means of a narrow bridge.

May I borrow your dictionary? By all means.

The problem is difficult, but it is by no means impossible.

Dad cooked dinner; meanwhile, I set the table.

The teacher checked the homework, and meanwhile the class read quietly.

The results will come out next week. Meanwhile, keep reviewing your notes.

The bus was late, so we walked around the station in the meanwhile.

The mean score of the class was 82.

Scientists compared the mean temperature of the two cities.

He is never mean with money when his friends need help.

It was mean of them to laugh at the new student.

What does this sign mean?

I did not mean anything by that question.

Missing the bus means waiting another thirty minutes.

I meant to call you, but my phone ran out of power.

The meaning of the word changes in different contexts.

Can you guess the meaning of the phrase from the passage?

Helping younger students gave new meaning to her school life.

The old song has a special meaning for our family.

The visit to the nursing home was a meaningful experience for the class.

He wants to do meaningful work after graduation.

We had a meaningful conversation about our future plans.

The small change made a meaningful difference to the children.

The argument was meaningless because neither side listened.

Copying answers without thinking is meaningless for learning.

The number is meaningless without a unit.

The sentence became meaningless after two key words were removed.

Come with me if you want to see the new lab.

Students come from different towns to this school.

How did the change come about?

She came across an old photo while cleaning her desk.

Her monthly income is enough to cover basic living costs.

Family income can affect a child's access to books and lessons.

The small shop became an important source of income for the family.

Many families had lower income during the difficult year.

Hard work does not always bring the expected outcome.

The final outcome of the match surprised everyone.

Clear goals can improve learning outcomes.

The research compared health outcomes in two groups.

She overcame her fear of speaking in public.

The team overcame many difficulties before the final success.

The player overcame a strong opponent in the final round.

He was overcome with joy when he heard the news.

The instructions became clear after I read them twice.

Online learning became popular in many schools.

They became close friends after the science project.

A small mistake can become a big problem if nobody notices it.

The students welcomed the exchange visitors at the gate.

Welcome to our school library.

A short break was a welcome change after two hours of study.

You are welcome to use the computer after class.

Students must enter the lab quietly.

Enter your password before you open the file.

She entered for the writing competition last week.

The class entered into a lively discussion about the ending.

We waited at the main entrance of the museum.

The actor made a quiet entrance from the back of the hall.

The ticket gives you entrance to the science center.

Her entrance into medicine began with volunteer work.

Visitors need a ticket for entry to the exhibition.

The sign says no entry after six o'clock.

Check the dictionary entry before you use the word.

Her photo was chosen as the winning entry.

Please use the nearest exit if the alarm rings.

The green exit sign was easy to see in the dark.

The player made an early exit from the tournament.

Click this button to exit the program.

My initial reaction was surprise, but then I understood the reason.

The initial cost of the trip was higher than we expected.

Please write your initials at the bottom of the form.

The initials on the notebook were L. W.

The school launched a new reading initiative this term.

The recycling initiative reduced waste in the dining hall.

She showed initiative by organizing the group before anyone asked.

Our team took the initiative in the second half of the game.

I stayed at home because it was raining heavily.

She smiled not because she won, but because she tried her best.

The match was canceled because of the heavy rain.

He missed the bus because of getting up late.

Police are still trying to find the cause of the fire.

The lesson explained the link between cause and effect.

Too much screen time may cause students to sleep less.

The storm caused serious damage to the bridge.

Clean water is a cause worth working for.

Many students sold postcards to support a local cause.

They accused the man of stealing a bike.

She was wrongly accused of breaking the window.

The police charged him with dangerous driving.

Do not blame others for your own mistake.

Being tired is not an excuse for being rude.

He made an excuse for not finishing the work.

Excuse me, could you tell me where the library is?

Please excuse me for arriving late.

Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask one quick question.

Do not interrupt others while they are speaking.

Heavy snow interrupted traffic for several hours.

Tall trees interrupted the view of the lake.

There was an abrupt change in the weather after lunch.

The meeting came to an abrupt end when the power failed.

His abrupt reply made the room quiet.

She sounded abrupt, but she did not mean to be rude.

The report exposed a corrupt official in the local office.

A corrupt system makes honest work difficult.

Power can corrupt people if there are no rules.

The file was corrupted and could not be opened.

The volcano erupted after years of silence.

Ash erupted from the mountain and covered the village.

A heated argument erupted during the meeting.

The crowd erupted into cheers when the goal was scored.

The volcanic eruption forced many people to leave their homes.

Flights were canceled after the eruption sent ash into the sky.

There was an eruption of anger after the unfair decision.

The goal brought an eruption of cheers from the fans.

Make sure the ladder is in position before you climb.

Position the camera near the window for better light.

The mistake put him in a difficult position.

She took up a position as a science assistant.

The committee is composed of teachers, parents, and students.

Five short parts compose the whole report.

She composed a song for the school festival.

He took ten minutes to compose a polite email.

The chemical composition of water is simple.

The composition of the team changed after two players left.

Our English composition should be at least 150 words.

The pianist played a short composition by a young musician.

She deposited half of her pay in the bank.

We paid a small deposit to keep the room for Friday.

The river deposited sand along the bank.

The area is rich in mineral deposits.

Do not expose your skin to strong sunlight for too long.

The paint fades when it is exposed to daylight.

The article exposed the truth behind the fake news.

Reading widely exposes students to different ways of thinking.

Too much exposure to sunlight can damage the skin.

Daily exposure to English helps learners build a natural sense of the language.

The exposure of the lie changed public opinion.

The young singer gained media exposure after the contest.

Many parents opposed the plan to close the small library.

She strongly opposed changing the rules in the middle of the game.

The two groups held opposing views on the project.

He is opposed to wasting food.

The bank is opposite the school.

We sat on opposite sides of the table.

They walked in opposite directions after school.

The opposite of careful is careless.

The children posed for a photo in front of the museum.

He posed as an expert, but he knew very little.

The narrow road poses a risk to cyclists.

The speaker posed an important question about fairness.

She proposed a new plan for the school trip.

They proposed holding the meeting online.

He proposed to her on a quiet beach.

He was afraid she might refuse if he proposed.

The students made a proposal for a greener school garden.

The committee rejected the proposal because it was too expensive.

She accepted his proposal after a long conversation.

The film ends with a surprising marriage proposal.

The purpose of the survey is to learn about students' reading habits.

The small room serves a useful purpose as a study area.

He did not break the cup on purpose.

She left the question blank on purpose because she was unsure.

After the exam, he took a purposeless walk around the campus.

The meeting felt purposeless because no decision was made.

The argument was purposeless and only wasted time.

Every small task is not purposeless if it helps the final goal.

I suppose the library will be open this afternoon.

Suppose it rains tomorrow, what shall we do?

Students are supposed to return the books on time.

You are not supposed to use your phone during the test.

Practice is a key component of language learning.

The robot stopped because one electronic component failed.

Listening and speaking are component skills in communication.

The machine was taken apart into its component parts.

She defeated a strong opponent in the final match.

Respect your opponent even when you want to win.

His political opponent criticized the new tax plan.

Opponents of the rule said it was unfair to small schools.

The school postponed the sports meeting because of heavy rain.

We decided to postpone discussing the problem until Friday.

The appointment was postponed until next Monday.

Do not put off making a plan until the last minute.

Please draw a straight line under the title.

People stood in line outside the ticket office.

His joke crossed the line and hurt her feelings.

The new rule is in line with the safety guidelines.

We could see the outline of the mountains in the evening light.

First outline the shape, and then add details.

A clear outline helps you write a better essay.

The speaker outlined three reasons for the change.

The deadline for the application is June 30.

We worked late to meet the deadline.

The teacher set a clear deadline for the report.

If you miss the deadline, your form may not be accepted.