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 * 1) This man is 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 rather 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 soft.
 * 17) Your hands are dirty.
 * 18) You should wash them clean,
 * 19) I want hot water.
 * 20) I don't want to use cold water.
 * 21) Out at sea it's 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 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-buffaloes.
 * 30) There are very few goats.
 * 31) He is a clever fellow.
 * 32) You are stupid.