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である
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Literary
1. be; is
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Examples (200 in total)
Was it a dream?
It was a quiet night.
Love is a lie.
It was a complete failure.
Water is a liquid.
God is the absolute being.
He seems to be in trouble.
The world is a small village.
Much water is needed.
Tears are a child's weapon.
That problem was accepted.
The contents of the letter were secret.
That is going too far.
Man is part of nature.
The sea was truly calm.
Every seat was full.
It is absolutely impossible.
No, it cannot be true.
To hear is to obey.
She kept her eyes closed.
The opposite of peace is war.
Men are children their whole life.
The ship was ready to sink any time.
Humans shape the environment.
His is a large family.
America is a country on the move.
The reasons are as follows.
Education is a critical element.
She is good at swimming.
He is a partner in crime.
I am a citizen of the world.
The eye is sensitive to light.
Children are fond of adventure.
The situation is very serious.
It was a chance meeting.
Her father is a policeman.
I know what his name is.
You don't have to be perfect all the time.
I know what that is.
It is quite natural that she should get angry with him.
He remained silent for a while.
Saying and doing are two different things.
I admit it to be true.
A good memory is his weapon.
He proved to be honest.
The point is whether she will come or not.
I asked who he was.
It's easier to have fun than to work.
That he is alive is certain.
A person is either male or female.
They remained good friends.
It no longer seems to be a perfect circle.
It is important that we make an effort.
One is red and the other is white.
Her words were like those of an angel.
We are sure of his honesty.
Safety is the most important thing.
He is certain to win the game.
Tonight was also a windless night.
This is your only chance.
What to do next is the question.
It's true that he's ill.
People should wash their bodies.
He is hostile to the proposal.
Life is more hellish than hell itself.
When and where is the party?
The hotel is noted for its food.
His request was as follows.
Good speech is the outcome of education.
I am the leader of this team.
He has blue eyes and blond hair.
It so happens that today is my birthday.
All life is a series of activities.
The cause of the accident is not known to us.
Today's friends are tomorrow's enemies.
Boys tend to look down on their younger sisters.
They are a peace-loving people.
Disease is a threat to human beings.
He was really a child of his times.
Every crime calls for punishment.
The first thing that hits you is the bright red discount drugstore sign.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
What to do next is our question.
The story turned out to be true.
We eat to live, not live to eat.
He is my brother, not my father.
This is the place where the incident took place.
He works hard and he is honest.
You should see the sight.
That is the building where my father works.
They like to get together and drink.
So far, he has been extremely happy.
I was hoping that it was a joke.
We thought it was a nice plan.
It was a mere chance that I found it.
She is good at making up interesting stories.
At that time, I was still a student.
I am not happy with my job.
It was because she had faith in his capabilities.
He's a teacher and so am I.
It's almost impossible to work out this problem.
It is as if the whole sky were on fire.
Life is despair, that's what I think.
The reasons for our failure are as follows.
Humans are the only animals that can use fire.
What he says is true to some extent.
It was once believed that the earth was the center of the universe.
Swimming is easy for me.
This city is famous for its beautiful parks.
It was natural that he should win the contest.
You can easily tell that he is a genius.
It is no use your trying to persuade him.
The question is whether he will agree with us.
War is destruction of human life.
They are our dearest friends.
It is justice, and not might, that wins in the end.
They don't know that I'm Japanese.
Autumn is when food is especially delicious.
It is a common saying that thought is free.
This lake is the deepest lake in Japan.
All of his friends thought that he was happy.
The fortress was secure from every kind of attack.
I don't know if it's true.
This is a kind of animal that lives in the sea.
You should read as many books as possible.
What he needs most is a good job.
It was at that very moment that the bomb went off.
That the earth is round is clear now.
What he said is true in a sense.
This is the way he learned English.
Only the dead have seen the end of war.
It doesn't matter where he comes from.
In addition to being a doctor, he is a writer.
You ought to take your father's advice.
Aside from this, he was in good health.
I was surprised at her immediate recognition of me.
The point is whether he will read the letter.
The question is how he will get the money.
I would never question his honesty.
However, this has not always been true.
The question is whether he can be trusted.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.
The beauty of that country is beyond description.
Viewed from a distance, the island looked like a cloud.
Not only my parents but also my sister is against my opinion.
It is a complete mystery what caused the accident.
I work simply because I like to work.
He is a doctor and a university professor.
It was the greatest joy that I have ever experienced.
It's surprising how many unhappy marriages there are.
Of course, I do not want to die. But to be alive is painful as well.
He smiled to think what a fool he had been.
Why he killed himself is still a mystery.
The rights of the individual are important in a free society.
It's not easy being honest all the time.
He is our teacher and a person we should respect.
We should read as many books as possible.
She is happiest when she is playing the piano.
This book is a result of his enthusiastic research.
The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.
America is proud of being a free country.
It's not a good car, but it's a car.
She indicated that the problem was serious.
The hotel remains closed during the winter.
Her story can't be true. She often tells lies.
Television is a very important medium for giving information.
All this may sound strange, but it is true.
The surest way to prevent war is not to fear it.
I stayed at home, for it rained that day.
All the roads leading into the city are full of cars.
What we need now is action, not discussion.
Children like playing more than studying.
This paper should be adequate for your purpose.
Mike's job at home is cleaning the windows.
Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary.
It is important to note that his assertion is groundless.
I could not image how cruel he was at that time.
Why do you talk about him as if he were an old man?
Now all they want is a roof over their heads.
I know the situation is very difficult for us.
Only through protest can a free and open society be maintained.
Complaining about something is one way to adapt yourself to a new environment.
There could be no doubt as to who the man was.
People, goods and money are all free to move across national borders in the region.
She has just turned twelve.
The number of guests is 20.
My grandfather is in his nineties.
The surface of the earth is 70% water.
The solar altitude is 20 degrees.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Bill is two years older than I am.
What you do is more important than what you say.
It was clear that Hanako did not wish to marry Taro.
He is apt to forget people's names.
The earth is about six times as large as the moon.
The trouble is that we are short of money.
He is not the boy that he was ten years ago.
I don't know how things were a hundred or fifty years ago.
The patients in this study consisted of 30 males and 25 females.
This letter is personal, and I don't want anyone else to read it.