Unit 137

Love is an abstract idea that can mean different things to different people.

The teacher used simple examples to explain an abstract idea in science class.

The artist painted an abstract picture using bright colors and unusual shapes.

Please write a short abstract of your report before the meeting tomorrow.

The article begins with an abstract that explains the main points clearly.

We put up the tent before it started raining.

The children slept in a tent in the garden.

Our tent was warm and dry during the mountain storm.

They bought a new tent for their summer camping trip.

The festival tent served hot food and drinks to visitors.

The doctor asked me to describe the precise location of the pain.

Please give me the precise time you expect to arrive at the station.

Her precise instructions helped us assemble the table without any problems.

The recipe needs precise measurements, so use the kitchen scale.

Our teacher gave precise feedback on how to improve the science project.

We could see distant mountains from the train window.

A distant relative is coming to stay with us this weekend.

She heard a distant dog barking while she walked home through the park.

He sounded distant on the phone, so I asked if he was feeling okay.

They became distant after starting new jobs in different cities.

A stranger knocked on our door and asked to use the phone.

She felt nervous when a stranger sat beside her on the train.

My brother never talks to strangers when he walks home from school.

At the conference, I introduced myself to a stranger from another department.

After moving to town, she was a stranger in a place where everyone knew each other.

We sat in the shade of a large tree while we ate lunch.

She pulled the curtains to shade the room from the afternoon sun.

He chose a darker shade of blue for the bedroom walls.

The children shaded their eyes as they looked toward the bright sky.

The café has a small patio shaded by green umbrellas.

She found a grain of sand in her shoe after the beach walk.

Whole grains like oats and brown rice can make breakfast more filling.

The farmer stored the grain in a dry barn before the winter rains began.

The necklace had a grain of gold caught between two dark stones.

You can see the wood grain clearly on this old kitchen table.

The hotel is situated near the station, so we can walk there.

She situated the desk beside the window to get more daylight.

The guide situated our group at the entrance before the tour began.

The doctor situated the patient comfortably before checking her shoulder.

The café is situated on a quiet street near my friend’s apartment.

Can you summarize the meeting before we leave the office?

She summarized the book for her classmates during the lesson.

The doctor summarized my test results and explained the next steps.

He summarized our travel plans while we waited at the station.

I summarized the recipe before we started cooking dinner together.

The dog leaped over the low fence and ran across the garden.

She took a leap from the diving board into the swimming pool.

He leaped up when the phone rang during dinner.

Moving abroad was a big leap, but she found a good job there.

The team has made a huge leap in quality since last year.

She snapped a dry branch while walking through the woods.

He snapped his fingers to get the waiter’s attention.

The cold snap made the lake freeze overnight.

I snapped a photo of my friends at the beach.

She snapped at her brother after a long day at work.

There is a high probability of rain, so take an umbrella when you leave home.

The probability that our train will be late increases during the busy evening commute.

We calculated the probability of winning after studying the team's recent results.

Scientists estimate a small probability of serious side effects from this medicine.

Buying travel insurance reduces the probability of losing money on a cancelled trip.

She bought a new leather jacket before the winter trip.

He keeps his passport in a small leather wallet.

I cleaned the leather seats after our long drive.

These leather shoes are comfortable enough for walking around town.

The repair shop replaced the leather strap on my watch.

There is still some uncertainty about when the train will arrive.

She felt uncertainty about accepting the new job in another city.

The doctor explained that uncertainty about the test results was normal.

We bought extra food because of uncertainty about how many guests would come.

The team worked through the uncertainty before choosing a plan for the project.

He swore when he hit his thumb with the hammer.

She swore at the driver who cut in front of her.

I swear I put your keys on the kitchen table.

The witness swore to tell the truth before answering the lawyer’s questions.

We had to swear an oath before joining the new team.

The refugee crossed the border with her two children and a small bag.

Many refugees fled their homes when fighting reached their town.

The city opened a shelter for refugees who had nowhere to sleep.

He works as a teacher after arriving as a refugee from Sudan.

Our neighbors welcomed a refugee family and shared a meal with them.

We walked along the shore and watched the waves roll in.

The boat drifted toward the shore after its engine stopped.

They found a quiet spot on the shore to eat lunch.

A storm pushed the fishing boat ashore during the night.

The hikers reached the shore of the lake before sunset.

We pay the rent monthly, on the first day of each month.

The gym charges a monthly fee, even if I miss a few classes.

Our manager holds a monthly meeting to discuss the team's progress.

The school sends a monthly newsletter to families with news about upcoming events.

She visits the clinic monthly to check how her treatment is working.

The committee comprises teachers, parents, and two local business owners.

The meal comprised rice, grilled fish, and a fresh green salad.

The course comprises six short lessons and a final class project.

Their trip comprised three days in Rome and two days by the sea.

The kit comprises a pan, two plates, and four camping cups.

Stir the soup gently while it warms on the stove.

She stirred sugar into her coffee before leaving for work.

The teacher stirred the paint until the colors blended together.

His question stirred interest among the people at the meeting.

The news stirred up trouble between the two neighbors.