It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.
His promotion is on the cards.
He resigned the post of his own accord.
He faced the music for reaching home late.
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.
In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.
Not to be moved by entreaty
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