Chapter 8: Big Brothers and Sisters

When I didn’t have time to wash the windows, I hired a neighbor’s teen son to do it. He did an adequate job—not perfect, but good enough.

Those lightweight shoes are not going to be adequate in this snowstorm. You're going to need to wear your boots.

Every year, charities such as the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes appeal to us for money to help cure disease.

When the police can’t solve a crime, they sometimes appeal to the public for help.

When I was 13, I was very awkward. My feet seemed too big, and I was always tripping over things.

On her first day of ballet class, Nina felt very awkward in comparison to the graceful, experienced dancers.

It's customary in our family to take turns making breakfast. We've been doing it for as long as I can remember.

Americans usually eat their big meal in the evening. In Ireland, however, it is customary to eat a big meal in the afternoon and a lighter one at night.

The first lending library was established in Scotland in 1725.

Our town plans to establish a food bank where people can buy groceries for very little money.

My grandmother had the potential to become a great teacher, but she couldn’t afford to go to college.

Everyone agrees that Carlos has the potential to become a professional baseball player. For that to happen, he must continue to work hard.

You asked me a question. Why don’t you stop talking for a minute so that I can respond?

When very little children talk on the telephone, they sometimes don’t realize they have to say “yes” or “no” out loud. They think they can respond to a question by nodding or shaking their heads.

The magician made the rabbit vanish by slipping it under a secret door.

Did you give a stranger $500 in cash to paint your house? How do you know he won’t vanish with the money?

In the spring, the woods contain a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, daffodils, and violets.

Instead of dressing in a variety of colors, Gale preferred clothing that was purple.

The city residents are planning a community garden where they can grow their own fresh, wholesome fruits and vegetables.

A baked potato is far more wholesome than French fries. It has half the calories and none of the fat.