Humans were never meant to live forever.

I was wondering if you were going to show up today.

In the 1950's, the Finns were cited as having one of the least healthy diets in the world.

Oh, my white pants! And they were new.

They were left speechless.

Most schools were designed not to transform society, but to reproduce it.

Sarah was discerning enough to realize that her friends were trying to prank her.

He was sick of being vilified all the time by people who were jealous of his ability.

Food and drink were served in such profusion at the wedding that the bride and groom began to wonder if they should not have invited more guests.

The bottles of beer that I brought to the party were redundant; the host's family owned a brewery.

The witnesses were able to refute the false testimony of the suspect.

Even if your sentences were actually senseless, you at least have the luck to be able to form beautiful sentences.

Ray was willing to corroborate Gary's story, but the police were still unconvinced that either of them were telling the truth.

Ray was willing to corroborate Gary's story, but the police were still unconvinced that either of them were telling the truth.

If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research, would it?

Ah! If I were rich, I'd buy myself a house in Spain.

Her eyes were shining with joy.

You were taken in by her.

You could count to ten when you were two.

You could count to ten when you were two years old.

I took it for granted that you were on my side.

You were kind to help me.

You were late for work.

Why were you absent yesterday?

You were careless in your action.

You look as if it were none of your business.

Where were you?

Were you to take it back?

If I were in your situation, I would do the same thing.

If it were not for your advice, I would be at a loss.

Your marks were well below average this term.

Your questions were too direct.

All the compositions were good except yours.

Admitting what you say, I still think that you were wrong.

Your sister looks as noble as if she were a princess.

If I were you, I'd be able to succeed.

I had no idea that you were coming.

What would you do if you were in my place?

We were just talking about you when you called.

Well do I remember the day you were born.

What happened to the girl you were sharing the bedroom with?

If it were not for your help, I might have failed.

Who took care of the dog while you were away?

I wish you were close to me.

If you were to fall from that bridge, it would be almost impossible to rescue you.

I didn't know that you were in this town.

I had no notion that you were coming.

Our house was robbed while we were away.

There were a great many people at the airport.

There were hundreds of taxis at the airport, all touting for business.

If it were not for air and water, we could not live.

If it were not for air, we could not live on the earth.

Were it not for air, no creatures could live.

If there were no air, man could not live even ten minutes.

If it were not for air, we could not live.

Were there any stars in the sky?

There were countless stars in the sky.

Countless stars were twinkling in the sky.

Numerous stars were visible in the sky.

There were several stars to be seen in the sky.

There were a lot of stars visible in the sky.

Many stars were shining in the heavens.

Birds were singing in the sky.

Empty cans were scattered about the place.

Cares and worries were pervasive in her mind.

There were no tickets available for Friday's performance.

Were I rich, I would help the poor.

I wish I were rich.

The papers that were in the safe are gone.

If I were rich, I would do so. As it is, I can do nothing.

It is not rare for girls today to talk as if they were boys.

The workers complained when their working hours were extended.

I'm glad we didn't go there because there were some localized heavy rain showers.

To my surprise, there were no people in the village.

Fragments of the mirror were scattered on the floor.

Bids were solicited for the building of the bridge.

There were few students left in the classroom.

There were few children in the classroom.

There were some students in the classroom.

There were few students remaining in the classroom.

I wish our classroom were air-conditioned.

Rituals were performed in churches.

Churches were erected all over the island.

Where did you go for that 30 minutes you were gone?

His legs were trembling from fear.

The strong winds were blowing.

Two different parties with common interests were on the warpath when he cut in to settle the dispute.

Those who were present were disappointed at the report.

Those who were present were disappointed at the report.

Those present were all moved to tears.

Those present were surprised at the news.

I grew tomatoes last year and they were very good.

The cows were moving very slowly through the long green grass.

Cattle were grazing in the field.

Old friends were invited to the reception.

There were a lot of people in the stadium.

The rescued refugees were longing for freedom.

If we were to rest a little, we would feel surely feel much more refreshed.

While we were on holiday, a neighbor took care of our cat.

Lots of campers were parked all over the hill-side.

The visitors were greeted with warm handshakes.