Context Clues

“During the thunderstorm, we couldn't play outside because the conditions were dismal.”

"She was very meticulous in her work, double-checking even the smallest details."

"The light in the workshop was as luminous as the sun on a summer day."

"Since I am afraid of heights, I am reluctant to ride that roller coaster."

"If someone is trying to provoke you, it's usually better to walk away than to fight back."

"I don't believe she really believes that. I think that's hogwash."

“Unlike Bob, who was always acted like he was in a bad mood, Dmitri was jovial and outgoing.”

"The large multitude at the football game wore a variety of different jerseys and team colors."

“It is difficult to sustain a smile if your whole world is falling apart.”

"She spoke so quietly on stage that her voice was not audible."

“My grandma’s demeanor was such that people thought she was rude when she was just honest.”

"The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day."

"It has been a very brutal summer with very hot temperatures."

"When the dog broke away from his leash, he ran happily unrestrained down the street."

"She felt as bewildered as a lost time-traveler."

"We were asked to vacate the store because it had closed five minutes ago."

“Jim joked so much that when he talked about his accident, they didn’t think he was earnest.”

"He never gives up; he is as headstrong as a bull."

"Her excuse for turning in her work late was so feeble that they knew she was lying."

"I feel so harried after working all day with no sleep."

"I almost gave up, but decided to persevere and try anyway."

“When Charlene's friends tasted her cookies, she was flooded with inquiries for her recipe.”

“If we watch Dancing with the Stars instead of his favorite show, my dad will be discontent.”

"Her mean older brother hectored her so much that she began to cry."

"Cell phones are illicit items in the classroom."

"Missing school because you're sick is valid, but missing school to see a concert is not."

"Her stories were always so outlandish - one time, she claimed she was abducted by aliens!"

"It was a grueling task to finish the race; everyone was tired and sweaty at the finish line."

"My younger brother is so malleable, he'll do anything I tell him to."

“As Gerald walked home with the stolen money, strong feelings of remorse ate at his stomach.”

"I could use some more water, for I am as parched as a flower in the desert."

“Lydia would have tried to walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain in the way."

"The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size."

“When Sam cut her finger, she started acting melodramatic, crying and asking for a doctor.”

“Everyone had been talking, but they became quiet and solemn as the president stood to speak.” 

"He quivered when he thought about giving his speech before the crowd."

“Pedro thought he could avoid any test by feigning an illness and staying home from school.”

“My parents argued over what color napkins to buy, but I don't worry about frivolous things.”

“Grandpa didn’t know that Sue was coming along on the trip, so now he had to alter his plans.”

"I don't have time to hear the whole story, so please, give me a more concise version."