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LESSON VII.—Opposites.

1. This man is very tall.
2. I am shorter (than he).
3. That cow is fat.
4. This sheep is thin.
5. This string is too long.
6. The thread is too short; it's not enough.
7. This is a very large house.
8. The road is too narrow for walking.
9. This chair is strong.
10. This table is very weak.
11. He (his body) is very strong.
12. I am weaker than he.
13. This table-cloth is wet.
14. Dry it, and bring it back.
15. This rock is very hard.
16. My pillow is very soft.
17. Your hands are dirty.
18. You had better wash them clean.
19. I want hot water.
20. I don't want cold water.
21. The sea is very deep.
22. Rivers are more shallow.
23. It's very far by water.
24. By land it's nearer by half.
25. The bananas are not ripe yet.
26. These (coolie) oranges are too unripe.
27. I don't want the eggs too much cooked.
28. I want to eat the oysters raw.
29. There are a great many water-buffalos.
30. There are very few goats.
31. He is a very clever fellow.
32. You are very stupid.