Time Phrases

1. Time Phrases • The students were unable to approach the given assignment during the whole class time. • Call me at any time/anytime/whenever/at what(so)ever time. • The Blue Butterflies will release their new album within the next few months. • After/Before tomorrow’s dawn, the battle commences! • By the next morning, I regained my vigor. • On November 24, 2010 at 8:00 A.M., my 85-year-old grandfather suddenly expired when my poor, disabled grandmother desperately asked him to take her out for a walk! • Until now/So far/To date/Up to now/Up to the present moment/Through the present day, the fierce storm has claimed approximately 20,000 lives. • Yesterday my naughty friends bought me an ironically horrifying and stupid toy to scare me, yet their evil plan fell down – hurrah! • We’ve been trying to contact the rescue team for 16 days/since last Thursday! • Before becoming a great writer, he was a student of law at university. • At 12:00:00:00 midnight next Monday, the whole planet is doomed. • You will get used to the scorching summer days in Nevada after going there. • Think back on me forevermore!

2. Place Phrases • There are tons of hackers on the Net at the same time. • We couldn’t arrive at the party in time. • Get me home! Now! Just right now!! • In Europe, you always confront many different foods from various countries. • We hid the keys right here! Where the heck are they now!?? • He is shoving through the crowd to see her much closer. • Never ever leave me alone anyplace/anywhere. • In Scareville, at night, they arise, come out, and screech for bringing humans down! • In the midst of bushes, the Arizonan puma is slowly slithering toward its prey.

3. Reason Phrases • The stadium will not open this December because of a few minor constructional defects. • Due to/Because of/Owing to drinking a huge amount of water for the deathly thirst, I became paralyzed to move. • She is unable to keep on living with him anymore for/because of several reasons. • I could not attend my whole classes last month for my continuing sickness. • Owing to not being so happy with the furniture, we have made up our minds to change the set. • Because of the fact that we are running out of moneys, we need to incorporate with other big brothers. • Because of/Due to/Owing to a few major shortcomings in the plan, we have decided to abort it temporarily. • The King and his men eventually will overcome the evil, afflicting archenemy for the absolute pluck deep seated in their hearts and jutting out in their eyes and cries.

4. With so many persons in the car (Because there are so many persons in the car), there is no more room for you. Sorry! • With so much homework to do (Because there is so much homework to do),I would not be able to go with you on the vacation next week. • We cannot advertise online for a few days on account of the fact that our digital advertising system (DAS) has become impaired just shortly. • I will have to leave my jobon account of your betraying report to the boss! • As a result of the adversely-affecting separation from his love, he’s been leading a life of severe trauma these days. • For the sake of her, I am fighting! • As a result of the fact that numerous planets throughout the whole cosmos are earthlike, the possibility of extraterrestrial life on such globes is considerable.

5. Purpose Phrases • In order to find a way to run away from his trial, Lance the Boss is consulting with his men. • To do this better again, you need to go on with more practice. • Roger is trying super hard to deliver the best of his work to people. • So as not to become overwhelmed by plenty of tasks to do, simply fulfill them little by little. • You should be more patient in order to succeed faster in your job. • People need to evacuate the Yellow Zone instantly in order not to get in contact with the outrageous virus, which is a highly airborne contagion. • Carla and Carol, the two successful sisters, are making revolutionary modifications in their paper production business to absorb a lot more customers than ever. • Jerry Abelman, who was the laziest guy in the class, is now making lots of serious, concerted effort so as to outshine everyone! • I warn you as much as it takes, not to see you endangered!

6. Concession Phrases • Despite facing lack of budget, I promise to finish the construction on time. • The car really drives fast in spite of being a vintage model. • Heroically, Frodo Baggins along with SamwiseGamgee finally destroyed the One Ring in Mount Doom in spite of all the arduous hardships they had been through. • In spite of the fact that Margaret Stanton is physically handicapped in arms and in legs, she draws and paints as beautifully and stunningly as many great artists. • Despite all the fear ahead of us, we kept going bravely forwards. • 81-year-old Warren Buffett, the third richest billionaire in the world (preceded by Carlos Slim and Bill Gates respectively), prefers to live in his small old house in Omaha, Nebraska despite the fact that he easily can afford the most luxurious places to live in. • “Heave! Heave! Heave the sails, my never-getting-tired men, despite all the fear and despair that I see in your jaded eyes! Heave!!” • In spite of injustice everywhere, why did you become a judge!? • Despite all the grief he is bearing in his heart, he always tries to pretend to look happy. • The city, in spite of being replete with terror and crime, has a special thing to me that makes me stay here longer.

7. Contrast Phrases • Contrary to/Dissimilar to/Unlike/Different from his twin sister, Jeremy is well introverted. • He is uniquely sentimental and emotional unlike almost all men. • The major in which I am graduating is not disappointing in contrast with my parents’ attitude. • Opposite to all doubts of Noam’s family, he has made a resolute decision to marry Glenda as soon as possible. • We could not win the match to the contrary of viewers’ expectations. • Boeing airplanes are huge, spacious, and powerful in contrast withthe ones of Airbus. • Metropolitan life is full of disadvantages opposite to rural living. • In sharp contrast to his appearance, he’s a mess at home! • To the contrary of Meg’s parents’ belief, she is capable enough to buy a house on her own.