functions.
1. The ascent was long and tiring. 2. Your objection is interesting, but not convincing. 3. They can, and get their small supplies from Calcutta. 4. The man looked worldly, and elegant, and confident of himself. 5. Poor Dicky had no word of cheer either from his stepmother, or from his stepsister, or from the nurse. 6. Both the coach and the boys will be delighted to see you in our team again. 7. He felt neither defeated, nor discouraged in any way. 8. Have a sandwich and a cup of tea with jam and biscuit and join us down in the hall. 9. Once or twice the two envoys met on a neutral ground, but neither of them was going to make or willing to accept a suggestion for an early resumption of talks on the disputed matters. 10. He has made a downright blunder and won’t admit it. 11. The dancer returned to the stage, made a curtsey, then kissed her hand to the audience and left amid a stormy applause. 12. Her noble, spiritual features expressed content and gratitude. 13. Two oval white clouds, silvery and golden at the edges, floated like twin fairy swans over the crystal blue of the southern sky.