The difficulty of making yourself understood makes you reluctant to talk to deaf people.
The thought of packing up all my belongings fills me with dread.
If there's no alternative to telling a lie, you have to do it.
Do you think there's any possibility of persuading her?
When I next get the opportunity of speaking to her, I'll mention your name.
She always had a taste for dressing outrageously.
My inclination is of course towards holidaying somewhere warm.
There are various methods of backing up your files.
George showed no interest in taking exercise.
Thank you for your kindness in offering us hospitality for the night.
There's a ban on smoking in most public places nowadays.
Congratulations on winning the competition.
The idea of that man kissing her appalled him.
This book is intended as a brief introduction to computer-programming.
There's no proof of her having visited Jack that evening.
There's no substitute for swimming in the sea.