Under the big tree, he was reading a book.

The greater part of the time is spent on work.

I saw a little curlew in the park.

The whimbrel is a bird often seen on the coast.

He was able to gain a large profit from a small investment, it was like catching a sea bream with a foot ruler.

She described the pain of a broken heart as tears.

I don't know a thing about him.

He emphasized his belief by saying, 'I believe in order to understand.'

This ancient proverb, 'know the other side and yourself, and you will not be in danger in a hundred battles', teaches us the importance of understanding ourselves and others.

Have you finished this year's big cleaning yet?