Examples of English Conversation

From English to Japanese

1	Be quiet, please.
2	Explain the point briefly.
3	Do not be late for the meeting.
4	Do not do things by halves. Never do things by halves.
5	Let me think it over.
6	Open the window, or the room will be stuffy.
7	Be punctual in everything. Your character is punctilious.
8	Be kind to disable people (the disabled).
9	Please make up your mind now.
10	Help yourself to anything you like on the table.
11	Please leave them as they are.
12	Please do not leave the window open. Important papers will be blown away.
13	She left the window open all night.
14	Do not leave the engine running.
15	Do not leave your work half finished.
16	The poor child was left to take care of himself.
17	Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. Do not be afraid of making mistake.
18	How about some tea or coffee? No, please do not go to any trouble.
19	Do not be shy of telling the fact. Do not be shy about doing.
20	Do not be careless of drinking water while you are working overseas.
21	Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
22	Please feel free to ask me questions anytime.
23	Let me explain it.
24	Let's stand together against in this emergency.
25	Take this medicine, and you will feel better soon.
26	Please follow me, or you will get lost easily.
27	Please lock out carefully, or your house may be broken into.
28	The burglar got in through the window.
29	I am sorry, but would you mind closing window? Of course not. Not at all. Certainly not.
30	Would you mind if I smoked? I'd rather you didn't. I would rather you did not.
31	A: What is matter with you? B: I am concerned about my presentation tomorrow. I feel a little nervous because I am not used to talking in front of a large audience. A: Do not worry! You worked very hard on it. Be confident. B: Thank you for your encouragement. I will do my best. A: Take it easy. Good luck.
32	Please, take care of yourself.
33	Have a nice weekend.
34	Do not worry.
35	Watch your step.
36	Help yourself to anything you like.
37	Have some more.
38	Do your best.
39	Do not be noisy. We are having a meeting now.
40	Watch your step, the street is very slippery.
41	Let's talk about it over a cup of coffee.
42	Explain the situation more clearly, or they will misunderstand.
43	Let me take a note of it not to forget it.
44	Go straight on (ahead) this street for 3 blocks, and you will find the building on your right hand.
45	I am sorry to trouble you, but could you please draw the map for me? I am a stranger around here.
46	Do not take risks. Take your time (with your calculation).
47	Do not hesitate to ask me [to contact me] in detail.
48	I usually go to work by subway.
49	She dose not eat beef for religious reasons.
50	The train arrives in ten minutes.
51	If it rains tomorrow, we will put off the field survey till next week.
52	Take an umbrella with you, it is raining now.
53	I am going to invite some villagers this coming Saturday.
54	My brother works for a trading company.
55	I get up at 7 o'clock every morning.
56	Pride goes before a fall.
57	How often do you work overtime a week?
58	Where does Ms. Key come from? She comes from Roma, Italy.
59	Do they believe in God? They do not believe in God.
60	He accompanied his wife to the concert.
61	The president was attended by his bodyguards.
62	She is always complaining about her boss.
63	He is constantly smoking at that corner.
64	I am leaving for Addis Ababa in October.
65	Prime Minister Mori makes a speech in the Unite Nations May.
66	Next show begins at 3 p.m.
67	If it snows heavily tomorrow, the driver will not come.
68	If you run, you will get there in time.
69	When he comes, I will ask him about it.
70	The building is shaking now because of an earthquake [with an earthquake].
71	The JICA expert is making a speech on the platform.
72	I am meeting Mr. Key this evening. We are discussing the issue over dinner.
73	Are you doing anything tomorrow afternoon? Yes, I am inspecting the mine tomorrow afternoon.
74	My son is graduating from college next year.
75	I go jogging every other day.
76	He resembles his brother in appearance but not in nature.
77	Every night I double-check a schedule for next day before going to bed.
78	My secretary comes to the office at 9 o'clock.
79	People in this district do not drink alcohol at all for religious reasons.
80	Many people speak English in the Philippines.
81	If it is fine this coming Sunday, there will be a Bon-Odori festival in the park.
82	Do not rush me. I am thinking it over.
83	Do not you know the fact? No, I do not know it.
84	According to the weather forecast, the big typhoon is coming toward us.
85	When the International Conference is over, he will fly back to Jakarta.
86	I will miss you.
87	Did not you miss the earth? Did not you miss me?
88	You told so last week.
89	They did not drink alcohol at all while they were staying in the country.
90	He always carried an English dictionary.
91	How did the train accident happen [occur]?
92	He was talking with his boss on the phone at eight last night.
93	The situation was getting more and more serious.
94	The idea came across my mind a little while ago.
95	I ran into (happened to meet) an old friend of mine in Ginza.
96	The new ambassador arrived here day before yesterday.
97	He lived in Sudan for five years.
98	She worked as our maid for a long time.
99	They never smoked on the street during their staying in Singapore.
100	My grandmother always took [walked] the dog after supper.
101	His secretary always helped him write [to write] monthly report in English.
102	They often discussed the cultural differences between the two countries.
103	Did you explain the fact in detail to them? Yes, I did.
104	Did he arrive at the dam site on time? No, he did not.
105	When did the earthquake happen [occur]? It happened [occurred] early this morning.
106	The Japanese experts were discussing the issue with some representatives of the village.
107	I was describing [writing] the proposal when my counterpart called me.
108	Who was making the presentation when you came in?
109	It was getting darker and darker.
110	His condition was getting worse.
111	He used to go to work by tuk, but now he takes a bus.
112	There used to be JICA office here.
113	Did he used to smoke much? Yes, he did.
114	I did not used to drink beer, but now I do.
115	I would often stay overnight preparing for exam when I was young.
116	They would often hold home parties to [in order to] talk with their colleagues.
117	We chatted over a cup of tea.
118	The plane took off ten minutes ago.
119	I am sorry. I am late. I got off the train at the wrong station.
120	He always got on the bus at the bus stop in front of the city hall. (I get on and off at the station.)
121	He was describing a graph then.
122	The 8:30 train did not arrive on time. It arrived ten minutes late.
123	Did anyone call me while I was out? No, nobody did.
124	I could not catch the last part of your opinion.
125	The JICA expert could not speak English at all at first.
126	India became independent of Britain in 1947. Many British people used to live in this area before then.
127	I am sorry. I am late. I was overslept. I got lost on the way here. I was sick this morning.
128	I got a phone just before leaving home. I had to take my child to the hospital.
129	My alarm didn't work this morning.
130	I will drive you home.
131	I am going to drop in at a supermarket on my way back home.
132	A close friend of mine is arriving soon.
133	Shall we have a meeting to discuss the pending issue?
134	I will explain it to him.
135	They will know the result of the experiment soon.
136	It will take a long time to complete the dam construction.
137	The minister is going to resign next week.
138	We are going to discuss the matter with villagers.
139	They are going to pave the village road.
140	She will be a doctor. She comes to diagnose the disease correctly. She became a good doctor.
141	What are you doing this coming weekend? We are going to the seaside.
142	Our train arrives in ten minute.
143	The prime minister of Japan gives a speech in the United Nations tomorrow.
144	The new JICA office opens in this country next week.
145	What time does this class end? It ends at 12:30.
146	If you drink the river water, you will catch cholera.
147	I get ill. [I take ill]. [I have sick]. I am caught the infectious disease.
148	If the bus does not come on time, we will miss our plane.
149	When comes home, he will read the memo.
150	Shall I get in touch with him? Shall I get to contact with him?
151	Shall we go for a drink after work? [That] Sounds great!
152	Will you bring the today's newspaper?
153	He won't [will not] say a word.
154	The minister won't resign.
155	The key won't lock.
156	My predecessor is coming back to Japan next month.
157	I will pick you up at your hotel.
158	We are eating out tonight.
159	Shall I explain it in more detail? Yes, please.
160	Unless the new medicine arrives soon, many people will die of cholera.
161	Please send them drinking water and food as soon as possible.
162	If it is fine tomorrow, we will carry out the field survey tomorrow.
163	I am sure [that] he'll come tomorrow. I was sure [that] he'd [he would] come the next day.
164	I have something to talk over with you. All right, I will come and see you tomorrow then.
165	The project has just begun.
166	The computer has broken down again.
167	Have you ever been abroad? No, I never have. [No, I have never been abroad.]
168	He has lived in Chieng Mai for more than ten years.
169	She has been talking on the phone for about two hours.
170	About half a year has passed since I was transferred here. TO TRANSFER. THE TRANSFER.
171	A great many refugees have flowed into the region.
172	They have become short of food and water. [Be in short of, become short of, or be deficient in.]
173	Has Japan taken some measures [countermeasures] against the situation?
174	Mr. Suzuki has had a serious illness in Africa once.
175	Have you ever had [eaten] couscous? No, I never have. Have you? Yes, I like it.
176	I have never seen such a strange animal, what is it? It is called an Okapi.
177	My driver has been sick in bed for the past two weeks.
178	I have known them for more than twenty years.
179	Mr. Asai has been working in the construction site since early this morning.
180	Please be careful. Gas has been leaking from a crack in the pipe.
181	We have been learning English (for) about two months.
182	He is the most hard-working person (that) I have ever met.
183	This is the worst report (that) I have ever read.
184	It is [has been] about three years since this project started. / About three years have passed since this project started.
185	We have been working together for a long time. (Since 1993.) (Since we first met.)
186	When I arrived at the airport, my predecessor had just left for Japan.
187	I found it easy to make a public speech because I had practiced it many times.
188	He had sunstroke because he had been working in a sunny place.
189	He has never been late for work.
190	I have lost my car key. [My house key.] [My locker key.]
191	Have you negotiated about the pending issue with them? Yes, we have.
192	We have not yet reached the agreement.
193	As [Since] I have had lunch, I'm full.
194	I have known her since she was born.
195	He has been repairing the radio for about two hours, but it does not work yet.
196	The typhoon has brought much rain to this area.
197	Have you ever worked abroad as a JICA expert? Yes, I have worked in Indonesia for two years.
198	It has been a month since this training course began (started), but my English has not improved so much.
199	My English has very much improved.
200	You must wear a helmet here.
201	You must not enter the danger zone.
202	He must be the site supervisor.
203	May I ask laborers some questions?
204	You may talk to [speak to] them, but you must not disturb them.
205	They may know you.
206	You do not have to speak so loud. I can hear you well.
207	Can the news of the accident be true?
208	The news cannot be true. Everything looks all right.
209	We cannot return to town before dark.
210	You must complete the task by the end of this month.
211	You must look at the audience when you make a speech.
212	He must be sick because he looks pale.
213	You must not speak with your mouth full.
214	I cannot work you out. [I cannot work out what you want.]
215	My wife may or may not attend the party.
216	May I use this phone? Yes, please. Yes, of course. Sure. Certainly. No, you may not. I am afraid not. We must make an excuse(s) for the No.
217	May I take the day off next Friday? Yes, you may. No, you may not. I'd rather you didn't.
218	Can [May] I go home when I have finished?
219	I must [have to] type this report.
220	I must ask for his permission.
221	Typhoid can be fatal.
222	He cannot be your counterpart. He is too old.
223	I can understand her even if she speaks fast.
224	Could you please tell me the way to the nearest train station?
225	When I was young I could ride horses.
226	I could repair facsimile machine by myself.
227	He cannot attend the meeting because he is with me all the time. / He cannot have attended the meeting because he was with me all the time.
228	They cannot have made the decision without him.
229	He had to drive to Jakarta in order to get some spare parts.
230	I had to work overnight [to stay up all night] to prepare for the presentation.
231	He speaks English fluently. He must have worked hard.
232	He must have lived here before. He knows many things.
233	My husband may still be at work.
234	I may have talked you about him, but do you know?
235	I wonder why they have not come yet. They may have missed their train.
236	I'd rather stay at home. I'd rather not go there.
237	I'd rather you went.
238	I'd rather be deceived than deceive others.
239	He said he would work in Cambodia as a JICA expert.
240	Would you give me a ride (lift) as far as the station?
241	I would often have a sore throat in my childhood.
242	I was sore all over after boxing match.
243	He used to walk to the village, but now he takes the bus.
244	There used to be a JICA office here, but they have moved to another place.
245	You should understand the manner and customs of your destination country.
246	We should not talk in Japanese in front of the local people.
247	I suggested he (should) apologize to them for his rudeness.
248	We should have told them not to do it.
249	He should not have done such a foolish thing.
250	It is necessary that he [should] explain the complicated situation.
251	He had better follow their advice.
252	You had better not eat any uncooked food. It would be better for you not to eat any uncooked food.
253	You had better not go there. It would be better for you not to go there.
254	Had not you better ask him first?
255	We had better not stay here any longer.
256	Need I attend the party? Yes, you must. No, you need not.
257	You need not wait him here. You can get inside.
258	He needs to explain it in detail. Does he need to explain it in detail?
259	He does not need to explain it in detail. You did not need to help him.
260	I may be wrong, but I think he is the president of this country.
261	He cannot be the president. He must be well over 80 years old.
262	I have a headache. I may have a cold. May I go home right now?
263	Of course, you may. You look pale. You should see a doctor. Take care of yourself.
264	You do not have to speak English. They can understand Japanese.
265	You should have told me so much earlier, I have been speaking to them in English.
266	Everyone has to speak Japanese here [It is necessary that everyone should speak Japanese here]. Otherwise they cannot work here.
267	You must show your identification (ID) card here.
268	That must be my suitcase. The lock is broken. No, that cannot be yours. Yours is bigger.
269	You may use tap water here, but must not drink it. You do not have to wear a tie here.
270	Those days I used to learn English for 6 hours every day.
271	It is necessary that he (should) show some data concerning [related to] the matter in his presentation.
272	You should have attended the lecture, because it was very useful.
273	JICA experts are dispatched to many developing countries.
274	The suspension bridge was made by JICA experts in 1994.
275	JICA experts made the suspension bridge.
276	Many river conservation works have been carried out by them in this country.
277	Those rivers are being used [are used] safely by many people.
278	Many people are safely using those rivers.
279	However, water pollution must be taken into consideration.
280	A large hotel may be constructed on the riverside in a couple years.
281	The facsimile machine is regularly checked by a repairman.
282	My English is limited (I can speak only some English), but I will try my best, so please be patient.
283	Food and drinking water were delivered to the villagers.
284	The monthly meeting is held at the beginning of a month.
285	The injured laborer was transferred to the city by a helicopter.
286	He has just been elected as a chairman. They have just elected him as a chairman.
287	The rubbish has not been collected today.
288	Dust (dust pan), refuse, trash (USA), garbage (USA), dirt, and rubbish (Engl.)
289	The issue is being discussed between the two countries. The two countries are discussing the issue.
290	The slides were being shown to the audience when I came in.
291	The situation must be explained to the local people.
292	We must explain the situation to the local people.
293	The traffic accident should be reported to the police.
294	The confidential matter should not have been told him. We should not have told him the confidential matter.
295	The old wooden bridge was carried away by the flood. The flood carried away the old wooden bridge.
296	The patient has been properly cared for.
297	The illness was brought about by poor food.
298	The person was known to the police as a dangerous criminal.
299	I had been caught in a heavy shower on my way back home.
300	We are all surprised at the news of his sudden death.
301	I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear the sad news.
302	Are you satisfied with the results of the final test?
303	This medicine is made from some wild herbs.
304	The suit is made of linen. The wool is made into yarn, which is woven into cloth.
305	Eleven players make up one football team.
306	He worked hard to make up the loss.
307	The news may have been known to the villagers. The villagers may have known the news.
308	The sick soldier should not have been sent to the battlefield.
309	We had our speech draft corrected.
310	I had my hair cut yesterday. I would like to have this laundry done.
311	The ship was wrecked on the rocks.
312	I will have my bad tooth pulled out tomorrow.
313	I had my wallet stolen. He drove you, your girl friend and me to our hotel.
314	Three people were killed and fifteen people were injured in the train accident.
315	Yesterday I was caught in a shower and got wet to the skin.
316	He was found guilty.
317	This area is widely believed to be a holy ground.
318	He had his jeep badly damaged on his way to the office.
319	When your name is called, please raise your hand.
320	A new dam construction project is being discussed between Myanmar and Japan.
321	The disease can be easily cured by (with) the modern medicine.
322	The facsimile machine has broken down again. Let's have it repaired soon.
323	Water transport must be taken into consideration to improve the heavy traffic.
324	He had his foot bitten by a snake (serpent) and he was immediately sent to a hospital by ambulance. / He was rushed to a hospital in an ambulance.
325	A great many trees have been cut down in this forest for the past ten years. This situation has to be taken into consideration globally.
326	The matter must be kept confidential. If the information is leaked, the villagers will be panicky.
327	My father was injured in the traffic accident.
328	The hunter (Poacher) shot and wounded the deer.
329	The storm damaged hundreds of houses.
330	He would not harm a fly.
331	Site A is almost as large as Site B. To be exact, Site A is a little larger than Site B. Site C is two-thirds as large as Site A. Site B has twice as much volcanic ash as Site C, and three times as much as Site C. Site is the smallest of the three sites, but, all things considered, it is the most useful. I think we can reach a conclusion earlier than we expected.
332	????
333	My counterpart is as old as me (I).
334	Our secretary works as hard as we work.
335	His presentation is not so good as yours.
336	Work does not start so early in this country as it dose in Japan.
337	We walked as fast as we could to catch the train. We walked as fast as possible to catch the train.
338	You should get in touch with Mr. Lee as soon as possible [you can].
339	The new bridge is longer than the old one. The new bridge is about 20 meters longer than the old one.
340	This computer is more [a little/far more] complicated than the other computers.
341	He starts working earlier [ten minutes earlier] than his counterpart.
342	Which meeting is more important for you, Meeting A or Meeting B? Meeting A is.
343	Who is higher position, Mr. Juli or Mr. Nam? I need to talk to the person. Mr. Juli is.
344	The first class fare is twice as high as the second-class fare.
345	The first class fare is 2.5 times higher than the second-class fare.
346	My apartment is one-third as large as his apartment.
347	The average of annual income of Japanese is approximately ten times as high as that of the people in this country. The population of this village is three times as large as that of the neighbor village.
348	Her money is twice as much as he has.
349	The first project needs three times as many laborers as the second project.
350	The new tunnel is twice as long as the old one.
351	Mr. Yan is the oldest but the most hardworking of all the staff members.
352	He works hardest in the group.
353	Lake Tazawa is the deepest in Japan.
354	Lake Tazawa is the deepest of all the lakes in Japan.
355	Lake Tazawa is deepest at this point.
356	This is the hottest summer in ten years.
357	Osaka is the second largest city in Japan.
358	This is the best speech I have ever heard.
359	He is one of the best skillful engineers they have ever met.
360	Hakata is very far from Tokyo, Kagoshima is farther, but Naha is the farthest of all.
361	If you need further information, please contact Mr. Ito at 561-0771.
362	Site C costs 10,000 yen less than Site B, and 20,000 yen less than Site A per square meter; Site C is least of the three.
363	The result was better than we had expected.
364	I love you much more than I can say.
365	The sooner you start, the earlier you will be finished.
366	The more you talk with them, the more you understand them.
367	How much do you want? The more, the better.
368	When must I repay (pay back) the money? The sooner, the better.
369	Nothing is more important than technical cooperation.
370	Nothing is more important than education in developing countries. / Education in developing countries is the most important issue. / Nothing is as important as education in developing countries.
371	This work report is superior (inferior) to that work report.
372	The accident happened prior to the new ambassador's arrival.
373	Mr. Hara is three years junior (senior) to me. I prefer oral presentation to written presentation.
374	Oral presentation is preferable to written presentation.
375	Which do you like better, coffee or tea? I like coffee better. I prefer tea. Then, which do you like best, coffee, tea, or Japanese tea? I like Japanese tea best.
376	This is Mr. Sak's report. Have you read it? Yes, I have. I think his report is a little better than Mr. Tanaka's. I agree. This is a much better report than we expected. In fact, this is the best report I've ever read. Mine is as good as his.
377	Their office is lager and more comfortable than ours. large as that of Japan.]
378	The population of this country is 1.5 times as large as that of the country. However, it is still half as
379	Dam Site A is far from this village, but Dam Site B is much further than Dam Site A.
380	It took us much more time than we had expected to come here.
381	This is one of the most industrialized cities we have ever visited.
382	This is the most reliable data. According to the data, the number of cholera patients in this district is 152.
383	The literacy rate of A-Village is 15%. It is one-third as high as the literacy rate of B-Village. Still, the literacy rate of A-Village has been remarkably increasing for the past few years.
384	The man is a JICA expert. The man who is holding a megaphone is a JICA expert.
385	The man who is shouting with megaphone is a JICA expert.
386	Those who are receiving vocational training in this center have some kind of physical problems.
387	This is the only public institution that provides them with various kinds of technical training.
388	The head of the center to whom we were introduced was a middle-aged woman.
389	She adopted a boy whose parents had been killed in the war.
390	She has a daughter, who is studying economics at the University of Tokyo.
391	The head and staff have told us what they need now.
392	I met an Indonesian woman who works as JICA expert's secretary.
393	They live in a comfortable apartment that has a fine view of the whole city.
394	M. Hayashi has a wife, three daughters, and two dogs that are all from Osaka.
395	He is the only JICA expert that works at this site.
396	Anyone who wants to speak should raise his hand.
397	Mr. Pibul is trying to get all the possible causes that triggered the accident.
398	The man [whom] they invited to the party is the mayor of this city.
399	A JICA expert designs the bridge, which you can see over there.The bridge [which] you can see over there is designed by a JICA expert.
400	The Thai engineer he used to work with married his sister. [The Thai engineer with whom he used to-]
401	The project we have been engaging in is coming to an end soon. [The project in which we have been…]
402	Children whose parents are dead are selling flowers on the street.
403	I am working with a man whose foot was blown off by a bomb.
404	The river whose right bank was damaged has overflowed into the field.
405	The Russian boy, who got burned (scalded) and was operated in a hospital of Japan, has recovered his health.
406	The point, which I mentioned a little while ago, is quite important.
407	What you should learn is cross-cultural communication skill.
408	Never mind what they say, they cannot understand what is going on.
409	Do what you should do as a JICA expert.
410	What he does is often different from what he says.
411	The man he was talking with is the French ambassador. [The man with whom...]
412	Mr. Wada has two secretaries, who speak Thai, English, and Japanese.
413	Mr. Wada made a joke on her, which made her angry.
414	It was raining hard, which kept them from working outside.
415	He often changed his mind, which made his counterpart angry.
416	JICA today is quite different from what it used to be.
417	They have made me what I am today.
418	This is what you call culture shock.
419	The person who is making a speech on TV is the president of this country.
420	That is just what I was going to say.
421	Katmandu today is quite different from what it used to be ten years ago.
422	He is the only person who understands the situation.
423	The well water that you are drinking is contaminated.
424	According to a newspaper article that I read, a Japanese college student got shot to death by a man in X-city. He could not understand the word freeze that the man shouted.
425	Please tell me anything you have in mind. Let's talk about what we can do.
426	The point that you are criticizing is unclear. Could you please repeat what you have said now?
427	The hotel where they are staying is at the center of Hanoi.
428	We visited a school where a JOCV member teaches Japanese.
429	The man was looking forward to the day when he could meet us.
430	He has not met a Japanese for the past (one) year. That is why he has wanted to meet us.
431	He has told us how he can get along with the people in this area. He says the knack is a greeting with a smile.
432	How are you getting along?
433	How are you getting along with your studies?
434	Do you think your father and I can get along with each other [together]?
435	Can we get along on such a small salary?
436	You had better get along home before it starts to rain.
437	Get along [with you]!
438	This is the office where we work.
439	This is one of the Japanese universities where you can take development aid related courses.
440	The traffic accident happened at the spot where two village roads meet.
441	The time when we can be indifferent to other countries is gone now.
442	Please tell us the day when the new equipments will arrive here.
443	The day has come when Mr. Kaneko will fly to Kuala Lumpur.
444	We clearly remember the time when there were no computers.
445	I met him in the year when I was in Egypt.
446	The reason he quit the job is still unclear. The reason why he quitted the job is still unclear.
447	There is no reason why we should work this coming Saturday.
448	The road is blocked by a fallen rock. That is why commodities are in short supply in this village.
449	I like the way (that) she smiles.
450	Please tell me how you made friends with the local people.
451	Could you tell me how I get to change the trains at Shinjuku station for the Narita Airport?
452	The way he mastered English is quite simple. He reviewed this textbook a total of three times.
453	He often eats out with his counterparts. That is how he has got to know (come to know) them better.
454	Electricity is a power that can make light, heat, and magnetism.
455	This is a village where the Japanese Self-Defense Forces used to help people.
456	I shall never forget the day when I first arrived in Zambia.
457	The man who called me after dinner is a professor of economics at Tammasat University.
458	The hotel where we stayed was inexpensive and comfortable.
459	I cannot understand the reason (why) you disagree with him.
460	They will never forget the day when the dam construction was completed. [There has been]
461	There's been a lot of reckless deforestation in this region. That is why they often suffer from flooding.
462	He showed us how he had cultivated the vegetable in the tropics.
463	The day when he leaves here for Japan is still undecided.
464	The captain marked the spot on the map where the refugee camp is.
465	Most of the children in this village are too poor to go to school. That is why the literacy rate of the villagers is extremely low.
466	That is why the illiteracy rate of the villagers is extremely high.
467	He occupies an important position in our firm.
468	My family occupied a three-room apartment.
469	He was occupied with the work [writing].
470	What business is he in?
471	Medicine is my vocation.
472	Has he decided a career? Yes, he is going to be a doctor.
473	He is a mason by trade, but has an interest in sculpture and a will to be a sculptor.
474	I found employment.
475	Raising children is her work.
476	I cannot stand being stared at.
477	I cannot put up with your rudeness any more.
478	She could not bear his (him) being away. She could not bear him to be away.
479	The police are investigating his death.
480	The customs officials inspected our passports.
481	It is wrong to discriminate against someone because of race, religion, or sex.
482	It discriminates in favor of whites.
483	How did it come about (happen) that you missed the plane?
484	He is working at his English.
485	I rewrote my presentation and worked in (appended) a few quotations.
486	You need to work off another five kilograms.
487	The writer is working on another novel.
488	He is working on a puzzle.
489	I worked on him and got him to consent to (to assent to) (to agree with) (to approve of) my proposal.
490	Have you hit on a good idea? [Have you worked out a good plan?]
491	The doctors worked out a new treatment for this disease. He raged at me for being careless.
492	He often gets very angry (flies in a rage) (gets worked up) over little things.
493	He worked up to the position of the manager.
494	Then no one comprehended (understood) the dangers of the trade friction between Japan and the U.S.
495	The game was called off due to bad weather.
496	The committee (the union) decided to call off the strike.
497	The game was rained out (off).
498	The ball game was called off (canceled) on account (because) of rain.
499	They gave up the plan.
500	He stopped studying and went out of the room.
501	We should stop (put a stop to) (put an end to) such cruelty to animals at once.
502	The exchange program was discontinued because of the shortage of funds.
503	The magazine was suppressed.
504	If there be (is) any way to help you, I shall be grad to. [I am always ready (willing) to help you.]
505	Bees provide us with honey. Bees provide us honey.
506	We must provide the victims with food and clothes. We must provide food and clothes for the victims.
507	It is necessary that every member should be (be) informed of these rules.
508	A man can change his habits, alter his conduct, and vary his manner of speaking and thinking, according to circumstances.
509	He converted a barn into a house.
510	The magician transformed a cloth into a rabbit (pigeon).
511	Which company do you work for? I work for a trading company.
512	For whom do you work? / Who are you speaking about? Whom are you speaking about? About whom are you speaking?
513	It has been announced that a typhoon is approaching Osaka.
514	The king declared war on (against) France.
515	The government proclaimed him a traitor (to be a traitor) (that he is a traitor).
516	I will make my son go. I will have my son go. I will let my son go.
517	The girl wanted to watch TV, but her parents made her study. / The girl wanted to watch TV, but she was made to study by her parents.
518	I will have him call you when he comes back (returns).
519	She let the dish fall (drop) to the floor.
520	Let me ask you a question. All right. What is it?
521	I think I can get him to help me.
522	What caused you to change your mind?
523	She persuaded her husband to quit smoking.
524	We coaxed her to play the piano.
525	We coaxed her into playing the piano.
526	We will be allowed to take a week's vacation. Allow me to introduce Mr. Long to you.
527	Our boss will let us take a week's vacation.
528	We had (got) our picture taken with the mountain in the background.
529	The girl loves to have stories read to her.
530	I had my secretary typing a letter.
531	Why do not they let water flow on?
532	Because the long dry spell has caused the reservoirs to dry up (to run dry).
533	The reservoirs cannot supply enough water for the whole city due to the long dry spell.
534	Won't you let me go? No. You are not allowed (permitted) to go.
535	The mother forbade her children to leave the house.
536	Smoking in movies theaters is prohibited.
537	Nuclear tests should be banned.
538	The workers were banned from striking.
539	The law restricted immigration from Europe.
540	He limited himself to five cigarettes a day.
541	The government tried to suppress all criticism.
542	She suppressed yawn (laugh).
543	She suppressed a desire to laugh. (She suppressed a longing to laugh.)
544	She is only pretending to be modest (innocent).
545	Do not on any account leave the baby alone in the house.
546	Cinderella was maltreated by her stepmother.
547	I have $1,000 at my disposal.
548	My villa is at your disposal.
549	That plane crash claimed the lives of 250 people.
550	This class is for foreign students.
551	The audience was rather small.
552	The whole class were deeply impressed by his speech.
553	The audience were excited by his speech.
554	I helped my father with his work.
555	She had to be helped to sign her name.
556	He helped her carry the parcels.
557	The poor students were aided by the scholarship organization.
558	He aided me with my work.
559	She aided her daughter in dressing.
560	I assisted him in editing a magazine.
561	The son assisted his father with the work.
562	The whole villagers assisted in building the bridge.
563	The child was cured of his bad habit.
564	An accident happened.
565	The tragedy occurred at 8 o'clock this morning.
566	The conference took place last Wednesday.
567	War broke out in East Europe.
568	He got shot injured.
569	How can I get to the station?
570	Let's get together with them one of these days.
571	He started to speak, but thought better of it and did not say anything.
572	I was going to ask him to help, but I thought better of it.
573	Now I think better of you for having done it.
574	I will take you there.
575	Can you take us (me) to the British Museum?
576	I am going to take tomorrow afternoon off (for work).
577	Please take this cake over to your mother's house.
578	Robots will take over all our dangerous and/or uninteresting jobs.
579	In spring it is the dawn that is most beautiful.
580	It dawns around four in the morning.
581	The couple strolled hand in hand in the twilight.
582	We have to abolish all nuclear weapons, because they are deadly to all lives (living creatures).
583	Since it was Sunday, I stayed in bed till ten o'clock.
584	As it was extremely hot in sun, they took a rest in the shade of a tree.
585	He watched TV at home that day, for (because) he had nowhere to go.
586	Train runs were suspended in many places because of the earthquake.
587	She missed her English class owing to (on account of) traffic congestion.
588	The old building was demolished due to reconstruction.
589	The Leaning Tower of Pisa became world famous thank to its defective construction.
590	Do not lean on the desk.
591	The ancient city was ruined by the volcanic eruption.
592	She could not speak for laughing.
593	She bought the diamond out of vanity.
594	I am sure he advised you to do so out of kindness.
595	The accident happened through the carelessness (the negligence) of the workers.
596	Her beauty led her to become a top fashion model.
597	Their lack of planning resulted in total confusion. / Because they lacked planning they resulted in total confusion.
598	I am very glad to hear it.
599	Living near the school, I always walk there. [Because I live near the school, I always walk there.]
600	We all stood up in the boat upsetting it.
601	He spoke very fast, so I could not catch him.
602	The population of wild animals is shrinking because of (on account of) urbanization in this area. [Urbanization in this area has led to a shrinking of population of wild animals.]
603	Since it was a hot day, the beaches were swarming with swimmers.
604	They came in swarms.
605	Wasps were swarming around (about) the overripe fruit.
606	The sun ripens fruit.
607	The apples are not quite ripe yet.
608	They reaped wheat as quickly as they could.
609	The children swarmed into the room.
610	The beaches are swarming with people.
611	His failure on (in) the exam was due to his laziness.
612	I could not do anything out of a lazy summer afternoon.
613	I passed an idle time during the vacation.
614	My uncle died of (from) his heart disease.
615	She got angry at her daughter's bad manners.
616	My grandfather is bent with age.
617	She went to Britain to (in order to) make a survey of British dialects. / She visited Britain for the purpose of conducting fieldwork on British dialects.
618	We danced for joy.
619	He does not like to work. That is why he cannot make money. / [He is unwilling to work (He does not like working). That explains his poverty.]
620	She lived frugally, leaving millions of dollars behind.
621	He devised the new method from necessary.
622	The cook devised a new method for keeping the food warm.
623	We assembled the device for circulation of water. (a device to circulate water.)
624	The tragic accident happened through (was caused by) his carelessness.
625	The hatred between the races started the war. [The war started out of the hatred between the races.]
626	I do not like him, because he is mean (insincere).
627	We reached that conclusion for the reasons mentioned above.
628	I like them because they are kindhearted. [The reason why I like them that they are so kind at heart.]
629	You cannot possibly do anything if you won't (will no) even try because something looks difficult.
630	We should not make light of him because (simply because) he is young.
631	I love her all the more because she is modest.
632	I like her all the better for that.
633	Why did you come here? / What did you come here for? / What brought you here?
634	He was fired. Why (How come)?
635	I wonder why he was not here.
636	We eat to live, not live to eat.
637	Why (How) is it that snow is (looks) white? Cloud you tell me why snow is (looks) white.
638	I have come all the way to see you.
639	I bought this book for you to read.
640	I worked hard to (in order to, so as to) pass the test.
641	Please come early so as to have plenty of time.
642	If you run out of (use up) paper you will find plenty more in this drawer.
643	Won't you have some more cake? No, thank you, I have had plenty.
644	I am afraid time has run out.
645	You should work hard in order (so as) not to fail (flunk out).
646	They fought for justice.
647	I went to England for the purpose of learning English.
648	These ruins are very important from an (the) academic point of view. We must preserve these ruins thoroughly with a view to investigate (with a view of investigating) the way (mode) of the ancient life.
649	He went abroad with the aim of attending an academic meeting.
650	I have come with the intention of settling here permanently.
651	I left home early so (that) I could catch the train.
652	He ran so (that) he would not be late for school.
653	She entered school in order that she might make a fresh start in life.
654	We do not live in a high-rise apartment for fear of earthquake.
655	I did not go skiing for fear of catching cold.
656	He could not tell you the truth for fear that you would (might) be angry.
657	My family fear for my safety.
658	I carried my camera in a bag for fear that it should be stolen.
659	I took a taxi for fear of being late.
660	My grandmother lived to ninety.
661	He left Japan, never to return.
662	I woke up to find myself in a room I could not (did not) recognize at all.
663	He heard the news with surprise.
664	We argued without coming to any agreement.
665	The issue was discussed inconclusively.
666	I tried to persuade her in vain.
667	It was raining, so I stayed home.
668	He was the symbol of independence, and so (therefore) he was subsequently elected president.
669	The book was so difficult that I could not understand it.
670	Drive fast, and then we will be in time.
671	They suddenly cried off (broke the words), therefore we could not continue the project.
672	Let's not argue for the sake of arguing.
673	Adam was human; he did not want the apple for the apple's sake; he wanted it because it was forbidden.
674	We study the past for the sake of the future.
675	I had an argument with my sister about who (m) to invite. (quarreled)
676	He presented an argument for (against) the war.
677	They spent hours in argument about (over) the future of Japan.
678	There is a good argument for that decision.
679	I do not dispute that what he said is true.
680	The local fishermen are in (under) disputing with the government over compensation for water pollution.
681	We debated whether we should do it or not.
682	The teachers debated the issue (the problem) with the parents.
683	This town was destroyed during the war.
684	My dreams were destroyed by the failure of my father's business.
685	The ancient capital was ruined by a huge earthquake.
686	There are the ruins of a town destroyed by an earthquake.
687	We are going sightseeing to the ancient Greek ruins.
688	The buss was a wreck after the collision.
689	Two bicycles collided at the corner.
690	People lined the shore to see the wreck of the jet lying in the bay.
691	There are lots wrecks on snowy days.
692	Robbers wrecked the mail train.
693	She restrained her angry with difficulty.
694	It is hard to restrain children from noise.
695	You are straining the meaning of the word democracy.
696	He distorted (twisted) the theory to support his argument.
697	The rowers strained at the oars.
698	The strain on the rope made it break. (The rope broke under the strain.)
699	The strain of the hard work made her ill.
700	Increasing unemployment is putting a great strain on the nation's welfare budget.
701	Trade friction put a strain on the friendly relations between the two countries.
702	He strained his eyes by reading in poor light.
703	He strained his eyes to see it better.
704	The problems must be dealt with through international cooperation.
705	He is a difficult person to deal with.
706	Can you lower the price?
707	Lower the price and you have got a deal.
708	What stuff is this made of?
709	I do not want any court stuff.
710	There is all kinds of stuff in this store.
711	His room was full of old stuff.
712	I am stuffed.
713	My nose is all stuffed.
714	She blew her nose with her handkerchief.
715	Even after several blows she was not able to clear her nose.
716	It is blowing very hard.
717	A strong wind blew all the day.
718	Dust was blowing in the wind.
719	A whistle blew, and the ship slowly began to pull out of port.
720	They blew (blew up) the bridge with dynamite.
721	Our factory blew up last night.
722	The roof was blown off by the explosion.
723	The candle blew out. The fuse has blown out. The tire blew out.
724	We suffered a heavy blow.
725	If you have any troubles, do not hesitate to come and see me.
726	He hesitated (about) what to do next.
727	She hesitated about it. She hesitated over going alone.
728	I hesitated to ask you, but would you please come to us next Monday?
729	The heated controversy over wild preservation has been lasting for more than a few years.
730	The bus is ten minutes late.
731	The train is to be delayed 30 minutes because of the mechanical problem.
732	Bring the today's newspaper. Please bring the today's newspaper. Will you bring the today's newspaper? Would you bring the today's newspaper? Can you bring the today's newspaper? Could you bring the today's newspaper?Could you possibly bring the today's newspaper? I wonder if you could bring the today's newspaper. Would you mind bringing the today's newspaper? I would be grateful if you would bring the today's newspaper.
733	I would be very grateful if you could send me a copy of the your article.
734	I am very grateful for your help (to your help). I am very grateful that you helped (you will help) me. It is very courteous of you to help me.
735	I deeply appreciate your coming all the way.
736	Any comments will be gratefully appreciated.
737	I guess you have got tired of (bored by) teaching the same book. / I guess you have been fed up with teaching the same textbook.
738	She would not harm (hurt) a fly (She looks quite innocent), but actually a very evil woman.
739	My mother assented it was a fine day, but would not consent to go for a walk.
740	I will have to stay up all night to finish my homework.
741	Do not stay up for me.
742	The teacher prepared the students for the examination (to take the examination).
743	You had better prepare yourself for the next game.
744	Are you prepared for the worst?
745	I am prepared to do anything you order me to. [Adj.]
746	Our project has been suspended.
747	Let us suspend judgment till we know all the facts.
748	The two girls have been suspended from school.
749	The two girls have been dismissed (expelled) from school.
750	The minister was dismissed from his position shortly after the scandal.
751	The servant was dismissed for being dishonest.
752	What is the reason for your hating that teacher? / What makes you hate that teacher? / Why do you hate that teacher?
753	She has good reason to be angry.
754	There is no reason that he does not know about it.
755	I declined the invitation, but it is not that I did not feel like going.
756	I do not mean that I dislike you.
757	It is not in my nature to speak ill of others.
758	Professor Smith has character but not personality.
759	He makes much of his individuality.
760	She is better suited by temperament to research than to teaching.
761	He has a nervous temperament.
762	He decided to be a doctor. He decided that he would be a doctor.
763	She decided not to rely on her husband. She decided that she would not rely on her husband.
764	The committee informally decided that the mach (should) be postponed.
765	We could not decide what to do next. We could not decide what we should do next.
766	Who made the decision to put off the meeting?
767	After all he arrived at the same decision as mine.
768	I wrote two letters and mailed the one to my girlfriend into envelope addressed to my mother. How embarrassing!
769	I was so embarrassed when I got to the checkout counter and found I had forgotten my billfold.
770	His explanation is too abstract for me.
771	Show concrete proof of his guilt.
772	Explain your project in more concrete terms.
773	The doctor cured him of his illness.
774	This is considered to be a matter of great important.
775	It is crucial that the bridge (should) be completed immediately.
776	This is crucial to (for) our future. This is a crucial problem to (for) our future.
777	It is (only) natural for him to get angry with you.
778	It is reasonable that he (should) demand it. It is reasonable for him to demand it. He is reasonable in his demand.
779	Nowadays freedom of speech is taken as a matter of course.
780	You have the full right to demand the payment.
781	I will have a medical checkup tomorrow.
782	I would like to have these shirts cleaned.
783	I will have him come early tomorrow morning.
784	I have two buttons missing on my jacket. My jacket has two buttons missing.
785	I do not want to have anyone visit me on Sunday.
786	This project will involve 50 trained staff members.
787	Language learning involves speaking, writing, reading and listening comprehension.
788	The newspaper reporter exposed a sensational bribery case.
789	Someone among us must have disclosed (revealed) our secret.
790	A scandal involving high government officials came to light after her arrest. / Her arrest brought to light a government scandal involving high officials.
791	Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
792	The prime minister was deeply involved in the scandal.
793	Do not get involved with bad man.
794	You can keep this tape till tomorrow noon.
795	He kept me a seat. He kept a seat for me.
796	You must keep film in a dark and cool place.
797	He never keeps his promises.
798	Please keep the door open.
799	We kept the stove burning all night.
800	They kept the back door locked.
801	Keep your head and hands inside the window. Do not put your head and hands for(of) the window.
802	The mother squeezed her children.
803	She picked the baby up and squeezed him to her breast.
804	She squeezed us some orange juice. She squeezed some orange juice for us.
805	She squeezed the juice from (out of) the lemon.
806	This lemon does not squeeze well.
807	I cannot squeeze (pack) (stuff) another thing into my suitcase.
808	He tried to squeeze (get forcibly) himself into (on) the crowded train.
809	The government tries to squeeze more money out of public.
810	Children are longing for the summer vacation.
811	I am longing to see you.