Tell upon-To have an effect on someone or something, usually in a negative or detrimental way.

This over-working of the brain began to tell upon his mental health.

Ten miles are a long distance. = Ten miles is a long distance.

Ten miles are nor far to go for a delicious meal. = Ten miles is nor far to go for a delicious meal.

That he is honest is known to all.  = His honesty is known to all.

The army is a collection of soldier. 

= The army is a collection of soldiers.

The ball is in between his two legs.

The bird was killed by a cruel boy. (Active) = A cruel boy killed the bird.

Useful information is contained in the book.

The book is written by him. (Active) 

= He writes the book.

The book is on the table.

The books read well. (Passive) = The books are read well.

The boy resembles to his father.  = The boy resembles his father.

The boy was diligent, so the teacher passed him  = The teacher passed the boy for his diligence

The captain orderd to the soldiers to fire on.

The chair is made of wood.