Context Clues and Greek Allusions

The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.

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

The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all.

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

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

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

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

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

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

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

Getting the refrigerator into the truck was a herculean effort.

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

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

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

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.

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

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

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

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

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