Example Sentences

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson suggests that narrow-minded or uncreative individuals tend to rely on consistency as a crutch, fearing change or deviation from their routine. It implies that true growth and innovation require stepping outside of one's comfort zone and being open to new possibilities.

We have nothing to worry about as long as we stick together.

Virtues are often learned through observation, education, practice, and reinforcement from caregivers and other role models. Children may also develop virtues through reflection on their experiences, guidance from mentors, and a commitment to personal growth and ethical behavior. Regular practice of virtuous behaviors helps to reinforce and strengthen these qualities over time.

You will soon outgrow your belief that Batman is a real person.

The ethical compass of society guides our decisions and actions towards fairness and justice.

His sadism led to his downfall when he was caught by the police.

As the teacher kept talking on and on, the classroom was in a hebetude state and so the students fell asleep.

There is no one "better" type - introverts and extroverts bring different strengths to various situations. Introverts may excel in deep thinking and introspection, while extroverts may thrive in social settings and networking. It ultimately depends on individual preferences and the context in which each type is operating.

There are two common meanings for the word 'lark'.

1) To do something for quick fun or a prank. "We skipped school and headed to the beach on a lark".

2) A lark is also a type of songbird. "Each morning I listen as the lark sings beautifully from the meadow."

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"So" can be used as a conjunction to show cause and effect, meaning "therefore" or "as a result." For example, "I was feeling tired, so I decided to take a nap." In this sentence, "so" connects the feeling of tiredness to the decision to take a nap.

After the word "sincerely," you would typically use a comma to separate the closing of the letter from your name. For example, "Sincerely, John Smith."

• First, we must outgrow the myth of neutrality.
• However, testing the theory using an air filter enclosed in a vented housing should dispel the myth.
• Medea's story is the most terrible of the Greek myths.
• Refugees ( see asylum support ) Asylum seeker mythbuster and information about the Asylum Support Service.
• A part of the Indian creation myth says the Gods created an ocean of milk from which all living forms emerged.
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• It's time we debunked the myth that buyers won't accept sellers ' surveys.
• Crossley-Holland, K. ( 1980 ): The Norse Myths.
• MYTH #3: Don't put identification outside of your child's clothing.
• Today, many hundreds of millions of people are thoroughly familiar with all the minutiae of the vampire myth.
• We have exploded the myth that ASU policies should cover income loss for no more than 12 months, " York said.
• urban Myths tend to be foul, foul stories.
• Credit reference agency explodes more lending mythCredit reference agency Experian is hoping to demystify the many myths surrounding credit.. .
• Similarly many history books have been published which perpetuate long established myths.
• Celtica Celtica is a unique attraction telling the story of Celtic myths and legends.
• Some so-called authorities on Spam peddle a myth that most spam comes from remote countries and that none comes from the USA.
• He invests the language of the brief chapters of Arthurian myth with a sense of otherness.
• Third, the link is sustained by propagating a myth.
• With GMOs, as with the ancient myth, there is still hope.

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The high demand for the new product caused it to sell out within hours of its release.

I am friends with your aunt whom you visited recently.

A preposition is used in a sentence to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another element in the sentence. It usually indicates location, direction, time, or the relationship between two things. Examples of prepositions include "in," "on," "at," "by," and "with."

The view from the mountaintop was absolutely splendid, with the sun setting over the horizon in a colorful display.

Hoping to get the best grade in class, the sycophant flattered his teacher at every opportunity.

The literal meaning is what the words themselves mean, whereas the intended meaning is what the speaker or writer actually tried to say.

For instance, take the idiom "on the house." Taken literally, it would mean that some object is located on top of someone's house. However, the intended meaning is that someone else (called "the house") is paying for the item, and thus it is free to those included in the statement.

You also see a difference between literal and intended meanings in words and phrases borrowed from other languages. Take for instance, the word wiki. The literal meaning in Hawaiian is "very fast." However, the intended meaning in English is a website in which users can edit - like this one.

In some cases of course, the literal meaning is exactly the same as the intended meaning. Sometimes people mean exactly what they say.

The diminutive flea had no effect on the girl.

The doctor assured her that the lump was benign and not cancerous.

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something in common.

One example of a metaphor:

"The streets were a furnace, the sun an executioner."