Unit 133

The servant brought tea to the guests in the sitting room.

In the old story, a loyal servant helped the family escape at night.

She felt treated like a servant when her brother left every chore to her.

The king’s servants prepared the meal while the cook checked the soup.

He said he was a servant of the people, not their master.

My grandfather was an immigrant who came here from Italy as a young man.

The city offers free English classes for immigrants who are new to the country.

She works with an immigrant family at the neighborhood health center.

As an immigrant, he found a job at a local grocery store.

The immigrant waited with her friends at the airport for her sister.

The doctor said too much salt can cause health problems.

We had an excess of tomatoes, so I made soup for the neighbors.

The company cut excess costs by sharing office space with another team.

After the storm, the river carried excess water into nearby fields.

The shop sells excess stock at lower prices during its winter sale.

The instructions were difficult because of their complexity.

The doctor explained the complexity of the treatment to my family.

I was surprised by the complexity of planning our trip.

The new software adds complexity to our daily work.

The recipe is simple, with little complexity and only five ingredients.

The old car became a liability when it kept breaking down on family trips.

The company accepted liability for the damage caused by its delivery truck.

Taking on too much debt can become a serious liability for a small business.

The lawyer explained that the landlord had no liability for the guest’s injury.

She worried that her injured ankle would be a liability during the school hike.

The small café was surprisingly busy on a quiet Tuesday morning.

She was surprisingly calm before giving her first presentation at work.

The train journey was surprisingly comfortable, even though it lasted six hours.

This soup tastes surprisingly good with a little lemon and fresh herbs.

Surprisingly, my brother remembered to bring the groceries home after school.

She extracted a splinter from her finger with clean tweezers.

The dentist extracted my painful tooth after checking the X-ray.

I extracted the coffee beans from the grinder and made a fresh pot.

The teacher shared an extract from a novel before our class discussion.

They extracted useful details from the interviews for their research project.

The implementation of the new booking system took longer than we expected.

The school began implementing a healthier lunch plan this term.

We discussed the implementation of the safety rules during the staff meeting.

The city delayed implementation of the bus changes until next month.

Successful implementation depends on everyone following the doctor's advice at home.

The hiring manager tried to avoid bias when choosing between the candidates.

The news report showed a clear bias against the workers who were on strike.

Our teacher warned us that personal bias can affect how we remember events.

The survey may be biased because it only asked people who shop online.

She accused the referee of being biased after he gave the other team a penalty.

We tried the new recipe, but my sister cooked it differently.

The teacher explained the problem differently, and everyone understood it.

My brother and I think differently about where to spend our holiday.

The shop sells the same jacket differently in each season.

After the treatment, she walked differently and felt less pain.

I ordered a new sofa from the furniture catalog last weekend.

The library catalog helped us find books about local history.

Our teacher asked us to catalog the plants in the school garden.

The museum catalogs each painting before it goes on display.

She cataloged the family photos so everyone could find them easily.

The continuous rain kept us inside all afternoon.

She worked for three hours without a break, making continuous progress on the report.

The nurse checked his temperature because he had a continuous cough.

We heard a continuous noise from the washing machine downstairs.

The teacher asked us to draw a continuous line without lifting the pencil.

She wore a golden necklace her grandmother had given her for graduation.

The bakery sells warm golden bread rolls every morning before the school rush.

We watched the golden sun sink behind the hills during our train ride.

The team enjoyed a golden season, winning nearly every game at home.

Those years at college were a golden time for her and her closest friends.

I need a stamp to mail this letter to my grandmother.

The teacher stamped my form after checking all the information.

She bought a book of stamps at the post office.

Please stamp your foot twice if you can hear the music.

The chef stamped a flower shape onto the cookies with a cutter.

Please follow the safety guidelines when using this kitchen equipment.

The school gave parents guidelines for helping children with homework.

Our manager shared guidelines for working from home effectively.

The doctor gave me guidelines for eating less salt each day.

The hotel provides clear guidelines for guests traveling with pets.

She put the birthday card in an envelope before taking it to the post office.

Please write your return address on the back of the envelope.

The school sent an envelope containing important forms for parents to complete.

He opened the envelope carefully and found a gift card inside.

The nurse gave me an envelope with my medical appointment details inside.

She used a sharp knife to cut the bread for breakfast.

Please put the knives in the drawer after you wash them.

The chef chopped onions with a knife while the soup simmered.

He bought a small pocket knife for camping trips in the mountains.

The nurse cleaned the cut and checked that no knife had caused it.

The doctor explained how biological changes can affect our sleep and energy.

She recently met her biological father for the first time.

In science class, we learned about biological processes in plants.

Long flights can confuse your biological clock and make you feel tired.

The company uses biological methods to control insects without harmful chemicals.

Cars consume a lot of fuel during long journeys.

This old refrigerator consumes too much electricity every month.

We consume more water during hot weather.

The students consumed their lunches quickly before the next lesson.

Watching television can consume several hours of your evening.

We can’t afford the luxury of a bigger apartment right now.

After a busy week, a hot bath feels like a real luxury.

The hotel offers a little luxury, with soft beds and fresh towels.

She bought a luxury car after saving money for several years.

For my birthday, my friends treated me to the luxury of dinner out.