Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
The children‘s muddy shoes defiled all the rugs in the hotel.
Running in the hall is a deviation from the school rules and will not be allowed.
She could bear the disappointments of other peoplewith tolerable fortitude.
The little girl was inconsolable at the loss of her kitten.
Aren‘t you hungry? You are only nibbling your food.
The coronation of the new king was a splendid pageant.
After the scourgeof flood usually comes the scourge of disease.
The crippled child tumbled down the stairs and was badly hurt.
The iron in the ship caused a deviation of the magnetic needle of the compass.
A marathon runner must have great fortitude to run such a long distance.
The pretty girl‘s reputation was defiled by malicious gossips.
The boy is just learning to walk, he is alwaystumbling over the floor.
The inaugurationceremony of the new President was a splendid pageant.
There are many illnesses, which afflict old people.
His employer censured him for neglecting his work.
The thief intrudedinto the house with caution and dissimulation.
Nowadays, it is aninhumane punishment to flog the disobedient soldiers or sailors.
编辑推荐：
（责任编辑：zjc）