Definition of sentences:
(n) :
a grammatically complete series of words consisting of a
subject and
predicate, even if one or the other is implied, and typically beginning with a
capital letter and ending with a
full stop; the decision of a jury; a
verdict
"the children were made to construct sentences consisting of nouns and verbs from the list on the chalkboard."
(v) :
to declare a sentence on a convicted person
"the judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."