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

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

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

The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

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

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the trip, and now he had to alter he plans

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

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

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

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food.

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

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

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

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

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

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

The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window.

Abbey held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.