Duplicate of Duplicate of Context Clues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Cell phones are illicit items in the classroom."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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