I add a little rock salt to this dish to enhance the flavor.

In preparation for the exam, my friend encouraged me by saying 'hang in there'.

He is working tirelessly.

He was intently reading the book.

He was reading the new book intently.

He was arrested for the crime of peculation.

How much does this luggage weigh?

The salary of my new job is higher than my previous job.

Today, the fishermen decided to halt fishing.

This area is the focus of our research.