I got all choked up when I heard the voice of Ryo over the telephone.

Even now, the typical worker's whole life is still bound up with the company he works for.

The opposing team did not put up much of a fight, so we won hands down.

"How can you win, Satan?" asked God. "All the famous ballplayers are up here."

When I fell off my bicycle, I couldn't get up for a few minutes.

I had to make up for three other employees, who were laid off yesterday.

I must put my ideas together before I take up my pen.

I cannot afford to leave you idle. You must take up a regular occupation.

Since I was sick for a week, I am making every possible effort to catch up.

My friend broke up with his girlfriend and now he wants to go out with me.