“The ongoing nightmare of the war is making soldiers rebel against their leaders' plans.”

“The device is working now and that is all that matters.”

“The altimeter tells him that he's at 300 feet and lucky to be alive.”

“It's not the best view but I can see the planes ascend into the sky as they leave the nearby airport.”

“Over the long term, houses tend to appreciate in value, while cars depreciate.”

“The room was still silent but I noticed the Chief Operations Officer sit up and a smile emerges on his face.”

“The endurance of the muscles will improve over time, and the movement will become more efficient during point and match play.”

“I don't tell you that story to downgrade the people in the other group or to elevate myself above others.”

“She had hoped desperately that Jules and his friends would somehow appear from behind one of the many buildings lining the streets.”

“He desperately needed money to pay for his wars and to aid his campaign to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the pope.”

“When receiving a gift he may openly express his disappointment, not stopping to consider how the giver may feel as a result of his reaction.”

“She copied him, amazed at how easy it was to pull the weeds from the ground and at the intricate little system of roots they had at the bottoms.”

“Another few minutes passed, and the boy saw the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea float to the surface of the ocean, along with his defeated army of shrimp soldiers.”

“When I go about my day and start thinking negative thoughts, I try to distract myself by changing something in my environment.”

“Fill the hole and crater completely with drywall compound, plus an additional thin skiff of compound that sits slightly proud of the surface.”

“He felt the smell of alcohol rise and had the urge to vomit it out.”

“Save your money for a rainy day, but don't be afraid to spend it if it rains.”