I spread woodchips in the garden.

The quality of this soil greatly affects the growth of crops.

He was put in a predicament and didn't know what to do.

His voice had the power to calm the entire room.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

The flood control measures in this area are very excellent.

My house is located in a multi-unit apartment complex.

The government mobilized the military to suppress the demonstration.

The police were dispatched to suppress the demonstration.

My younger sister is seventeen years old.