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LESSON VII.—Opposites.
- This man is tall.
- I am shorter than he.
- That cow is fat.
- This sheep is thin.
- This string is too long.
- The thread is too short; it's not enough.
- This is a very large house.
- The road is too narrow for walking.
- This chair is strong.
- This table is rather weak.
- He (his body) is very strong.
- I am weaker than he.
- This table-cloth is wet.
- Dry it, and bring it back.
- This rock is very hard.
- My pillow is soft.
- Your hands are dirty.
- You should wash them clean,
- I want hot water.
- I don't want to use cold water.
- Out at sea it's very deep.
- Rivers are more shallow.
- It's very far by water.
- By land it's nearer by half.
- The bananas are not ripe yet.
- These oranges are too unripe.
- I don't want the eggs too much cooked.
- I want to eat the oysters raw.
- There are a great many water-buffaloes.
- There are very few goats.
- He is a clever fellow.
- You are stupid.