例句： That cheeky new secretary just pranced up to me and asked if I worked here!

例句： She has not had an easy life.

例句： Money doesn't always bring happiness.

例句： The boy didn't take the exam under the pretence of sickness.

例句： He is given to telling fantastic stories about his travels in Asia.

例句： The rebellion was crushed by government forces.

例句： The train stopped at the station.

例句： The postman rang the bell because he had a parcel/package to deliver.

例句： She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog.

例句： This area has not been covered by the communication net.