Context Clues and Greek Allusions

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh.

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

Pepperoni pizza with extra cheese is the food of the gods!

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks in how nice it looked

The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people below.

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.

Getting the refrigerator into the truck was a herculean effort.

Jan went to the museum every weekend because she was so fascinated by art.

On the way to his room after just having been grounded, Tod murmured something under her breath

Jeremy won so many games, some people said he had the midas touch.

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and declined to answer.

Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater.

Going to the store during a blizzard can be quite an odyssey.

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly

With all of her responsibilities piling up, Rachel felt like she was bearing the weight of the world.

Abe opened up Pandora's Box by feeding one stray cat. Now there are ten cats at his house!

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle of muffin on the plate.

After falling many times on his skies, Dan was reluctant to ski down the mountain again.