Specific English: there is/are/was/were, etc. "there is/are/was/were" 1. There was a sign above the door of the shop. 2. There is sunshine on these lowlands all year round. 3. There was a roomy porch in the house. 4. There was a cold wind. 5. There was silence in the room. 6. There was a nice huskiness in her voice. 7. And just at that moment, there showed up James. 8. There seemed to be no end to her complaints. 9. There were children ran into the room die laughing. 10. In those days, there was no way of getting a job. 11. I think there is no reason to postpon the resolution of the issue. (the solution of the question) 12. There was only one thing left to do is to put Mary into the cab. "there is/... + no + gerund" 1. There's no telling when he'll be back. 2. There is no denying that she is right. 3. There was no averting the danger. 4. There was no stopping him. 5. The mother was sure that it wasn't her Tom's fault, there was no dissuading her. 6. The world changed, there's no turning back. "to want" 1. I want to get this work done as soon as possible. 2. Jean wants you to help her. 3. I want a new hat. 5. The patient, probably, wants to get enough oxygen. 6. Your outfit is good. But you may want a brooch to it. 7. Your apartment needs renovation. 8. She doesn't want sympathy. 9. A cashier is wanted in the store.