We haven't heard from him for weeks but we're still hoping for a letter.
我们已经有几个星期没有他的消息,但仍然盼望着他的来信。
I'm considering buying a house.
我想买套房子。
No, we didn't fix anything. We thought we might go out, but we said we'd check with each other first. And now I'm telling you I can't manage this Friday. Another time, possibly, but not Friday.