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Ed was doing some work on his car. He needed to get it working before the big party at ten o clock. He also needed to have time to get ready because there was dirt all over him.
[ "blow", "clip", "clipper", "fingernail", "laugh" ]
Rosa was making lemonade for her granddaughter. Her granddaughter had always loved drinking her fresh lemonade. Rosa served the lemonade with cookies fresh from the oven.
[ "jug", "slice", "table" ]
Every morning I have to get up and get the kids ready for school. I make sure that I do this in a certain way and then the limited amount of time before I get them in the car to drop them off. It might seem simple, but parents know how tough this is.
[ "clothe", "put", "take" ]
I was late today, so Mr. Anderson made me run extra drills. I don't think that's fair because I shoot three pointers better than anyone else on the team. I guess it's better than sitting the bench for the next game though.
[ "basketball", "coach", "gym", "practice" ]
I'm going to go look for some gold this weekend. There's a place that you pay a small to do it. They give you all the equipment that you need.
[ "dirt", "find", "sift", "treasure", "water" ]
Fido and Tom sat in the waiting room, Tom petting and keeping Fido calm. This was something they did every few months, but it always made Fido fidgety. Then a pleasant young woman approached them and said, "We are ready for you now."
[ "dog", "groom", "table" ]
Tim was ready for a long day at work. He got into his car, but it didn't crank when he tried to start it. Tim wondered how he would get to work.
[ "arrive", "bench", "bus", "sit", "wait" ]
Sam was drinking and down on his luck again. Known as the town hobo, Sam had a problem with keeping a job. Today Sam sits on the sidewalk begging passersby for change.
[ "ask", "hold", "money", "sign" ]
The competition had been long waited for and everyone was in the stadium. The runners lined up along the starting line and the people cheered and yelled even before the race was on. The noise grew louder and louder as the pistol sounded and they began to move.
[ "crowd", "event", "gather", "watch" ]
Bobby woke up Christmas morning excited to see what he had gotten. The only thing he had asked for this year was drums. He ran downstairs and cheered out loud when he saw what was under the tree.
[ "cymbal", "hit", "set", "stick" ]
The dentist walked into the room and Josh knew that he was in trouble. He really hadn't been taking care of his teeth and now he was going to get it. The dentist went over the facts about dental hygiene with Josh.
[ "brush", "stand", "tooth" ]
I was watching TV yesterday and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It was very entertaining, but also shocking. Sometimes people just need to keep their mouth shut in order to avoid these sort of things happening.
[ "foot", "laugh", "put" ]
Walter walked down the stairs from his apartment to where the barbeque pit was at. He balanced the tray of chicken and sausage carefully. Before long, they would be having a great meal.
[ "descent", "grill", "meat" ]
Kelli's daughter Abby was having her first ballet recital today. She got Abby ready and left her with the other children behind stage. Kelli took her seat and watched other children, waiting for Abby's group to have their turn.
[ "dance", "music", "perform", "room" ]
Jack hadn't been to the family farm in over ten years. Still, he was sure that he knew how to do most of the tasks. He walked into the barn and went into one of the stalls.
[ "cow", "milk", "sit", "stool" ]
Emily was studying to be a cosmetologist. She had to go into class one day to take her practical exam. Emily took a deep breath and stepped in front of the mirror.
[ "apply", "brush", "face", "makeup" ]
The children were having a great time in the state park. They played in the shaded area by the lake. When it was time to go home, the mother and father got their children and left.
[ "climb", "couple", "kid", "tree", "water" ]
Ronaldo and Alicia stood by nervously awaiting their turn. This contest is what the hours of practicing had been for. They went over every step in their heads of a routine they could do in their sleep.
[ "couple", "dance", "outfit", "stage" ]
Becky and her friends took nearly two hours to get ready, perfecting their makeup and hair and picking cute outfits. They drove to the club and got in line, hoping the bouncer would let them in. Sure enough, when he walked down the line he pulled them out and ushered them to the entrance after checking their ids.
[ "dance", "head", "music", "shake" ]
Danny rushed into the house and dropped his groceries down at the door. He had gotten the letter from the mailbox and the anticipation was killing him. Danny dropped down at the kitchen table and stared at the letter before finally opening it.
[ "chair", "hold", "sit" ]
Sally was outside while her grandmother was working in the garden. The flowers were not blooming yet, but her grandmother had said that they would be lovely in a few weeks. Sally sat down just looking around wondering how they grew from under that dirt.
[ "push", "sit", "wheelbarrow" ]
They all stayed in the same room looking at the pictures on the wall. One women suggested that since they had nothing much to do they should create something nice to hang on the wall also. They started painting to see how could paint the best picture to be put on the wall.
[ "art", "craft", "sit" ]
I had come over to visit my nearby neighbor Bob, and we sat on the porch talking. He is a great story teller, and he told me the funniest story I had ever heard. On the way home I could not get the story out of my mind.
[ "laugh", "sidewalk", "walk" ]
Dan was a hard worker on the farm down the road from his house. Anything that the supervisor would ask Dan to do, he would do. This gave Dan a lot of knowledge of working on the farm vehicles and mechanics.
[ "remove", "snowblower", "tractor" ]
The cook was giving a class to some amateurs. First, he had to show them how to wield the tools of the trade. Unfortunately, he cut himself on the sharp edge of the blade!
[ "chef", "demonstrate", "knife", "sharpen", "stone" ]
Owen watched as the cars zoomed back and forth in front of him. The office was just across the intersection, but there was no way he was going to try to walk across now. He looked at the crossing light and waited patiently.
[ "cross", "dress", "street", "wear" ]
The weather was horrible and the buses couldn't get through the icy roads. That didn't bother James at all; he couldn't wait to play outside. All of his friends met him outside because obviously they thought the same thing.
[ "ball", "kid", "roll", "snow" ]
Ben and a group of his friends were gathered to watch him. He had practiced the maneuver many times, but never in front of anyone. He stood poised on the ledge, ready to establish a reputation.
[ "park", "perform", "skateboard", "trick" ]
It wasn't normal for Jessica to be late when we met for lunch. I wondered if something had happened to her and was thinking of calling her. All of a sudden, the door swung open and I saw her standing in the door.
[ "arrive", "friend", "sit", "wait" ]
I don't know how Emory was able to keep still for so long. The teacher told her to hold onto that container and she did. I guess it made her feel like she had a job or something.
[ "box", "close", "eye", "hold", "sit" ]
I took my little girl to the parade in town. The officers were on bikes and their sirens were louder than we expected. As they drove down to clear the streets, my daughter began to cry and put her hands on her ears.
[ "jacket", "motorcycle", "policeman", "ride", "wear" ]
She finally got done with her homework for the weekend. She immediately went to get her bat and glove to go to the park. Then they arrived at the local baseball field at the park.
[ "ball", "dad", "fence" ]
Jim woke early to have breakfast before heading to work. He looked in the refrigerator, trying to decide what to eat. He was craving a fancy omelette, but didn't have time for extra prep work.
[ "egg", "pan", "scramble", "stove" ]
The competition was held at the high school on Saturday morning. A lot of the students and many parents were there to watch the student athletes perform. It was an all day event, but exciting to see.
[ "discus", "meet", "throw", "watch" ]
Benny parked on the side of the road. He had a long way to go, but he was starting to get hungry. Fortunately for Benny, he had packed a picnic lunch, which he ate on the hood.
[ "eat", "front", "truck" ]
Mike was excited to be taking his new girlfriend Nancy to prom, but he was also nervous. He had a corsage that complimented the color of her dress. He pinned it on her as her parents watched and then they left for the venue.
[ "dance", "hand", "hold", "music" ]
It was a nice sunny day, and Sandi expected it to be a pleasant one. That was until her new boyfriend arrived and took her to the courts. He was going to teach Sandi, the girl with the coordination of a newborn, how to play tennis.
[ "ball", "hit", "hold", "racket" ]
The woman was not sure about the skirt she was trying on. She wanted to get the salesperson's advice but she had stepped away to help another customer. The dressing room was large and she could really move around to get a good feel for this ensemble she was thinking about purchasing.
[ "look", "stand", "wear" ]
Caleb was going to be walking in his friend's wedding. The problem was that Caleb didn't have much experience in formal wear. He had to text his girlfriend for her to help him get dressed before the ceremony.
[ "give", "instruction", "neck", "tie", "tie" ]
Adam went to the snowy field with Bob. They had a woodchipper with them and were prepared to clear some trees. They found an area with a lot of trees.
[ "catch", "snow", "wood" ]
It was Bobby's first junior high dance and he was very nervous. He really didn't know much about dancing and was too scared to ask a girl to dance anyway. Then one of the more outgoing girls asked him, and he hesitatingly slumped out onto the dance floor.
[ "foot", "music", "shuffle" ]
Dora brought the dishes and bowls into the dining room, where her family was seated. After she got into her chair, they all bowed their heads and her father said a prayer. Then they started to serve themselves the delicious looking food.
[ "eat", "sit", "table" ]
The tour guide talked to the crowd about the massive beast behind him. The animal was swimming in the lagoon slowly, but surely. The people laughed as the man talked about his species.
[ "alligator", "back", "joke" ]
Carter studied up on fungi before heading out on a hike. He wanted to make sure he knew the difference between edible and toxic varieties. Carter took his guide book and his basket as he set out.
[ "find", "mushroom", "walk", "wood" ]
Paul was almost ready to start his new job and he was both nervous and excited as his first day approached. Finally his first day of employment arrived and Paul woke up extra early, feeling energized and raring to go. He dressed quickly, dashed out the door and walked quickly to the station, but he had been so worried about being on time that he had left much too early.
[ "platform", "train", "wait" ]
Millie was excited about her upcoming trip to France. Her flight was in two days, and Millie needed to get her things ready. She started laying out potential outfits that would suit her itinerary.
[ "clothe", "floor", "pack", "sit", "suitcase" ]
Jimmy was excited to go to the fairgrounds with his dad. They got tickets and sat down on bleacher seats in a round arena with red dirt. The announcer introduced the first event, a bucking bronco contest.
[ "cowboy", "horse", "rodeo", "throw", "watch" ]
Janice was excited because she was going to the stadium to see her favorite, a shortstop. Just after she got to the game a ball was grounded to the left side. Janice stood up and cheered in anticipation of the action.
[ "ball", "field", "player" ]
Kathy arrived home after a very difficult and tiring day. She needed to relax and would do that in her usual way. She fixed a drink in the kitchen, lit a cigarette, and walked into the living room.
[ "chair", "look", "newspaper", "sit" ]
Joey parked his car and started to walk to the stadium. When he got to the gate, he gave the woman there his ticket. Before he sat down, he bought a beer and a hot dog.
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The dancers glided across the floor so elegantly. You could tell that they had years of training. If only I knew how to dance like that.
[ "background", "ball", "music" ]
The teacher had been at it for the whole class period. He couldn't figure out why the students weren't getting it. Finally, he sat down in his desk and just assigned homework for the students.
[ "board", "explain", "problem", "write" ]
Winters are very hard in rural Minnesota and heating your home is a challenge. Electricity or gas can be very expensive for home heating. So every year we go out into the forest with our chainsaws.
[ "cut", "use", "wood" ]
Zach stood thirteen yards behind the center, his hands extended. As he received the snap, he fumbled it momentarily. Frantically he thrust his leg into the air trying to avoid the onrushing linemen.
[ "air", "ball", "kick" ]
Randy had a tight grip on the bat he was holding. It was the last inning, and he was waiting for the pitcher to throw. The pitcher gets ready, stretches his hand and lets go.
[ "ball", "continue", "hit", "watch" ]
Kim sat on the sand and looked out over the ocean. The sun was just about to set, casting pinks and oranges into the sky. After it set, she stood up and picked up her towel to head back to her car.
[ "beach", "carry", "shoe", "walk" ]
50,000 people were on their feet as the home-team quarterback dropped back. The team was trailing by four points with time for this last play. There was a tremendous rush, and he scrambled to his right to get away.
[ "catch", "field", "football", "throw" ]
I was driving with my boss, back from a conference. We were passing a lake when he stopped the car and got out. "Nice day for a swim," he said as he began to undress.
[ "boat", "fish", "shore", "suit", "watch" ]
Steve's school put an emphasis on learning life skills. This week, the school was converted into a mock town with stores and a bank. Steve got to act like a bank teller helping customers.
[ "count", "hand", "money", "sit", "table" ]
Ginny worked at the local high school. There was bad weather one day and the school's were closed. Ginny made the most of it and graded tests all day.
[ "look", "paper", "read", "snow", "stand" ]
The baby hadn't felt well in a few days, so his mother brought him to the doctor. In the exam room, the nurse helped her to put him on the table. The doctor proceeded to look the baby up and down to find out what was wrong.
[ "back", "lie", "stick", "tongue" ]
Benjamin had always loved music and he wanted to do something to celebrate his passion. He talked to a couple friends who were also music-lovers and they decided they should all start a band. The next weekend, they all got together with their respective instruments of choice and spent the afternoon having their first ever band practice.
[ "cymbal", "drum", "set", "sit" ]
Sally wanted to get even with her brother Stuart. The night before, Stuart frightened Sally by bursting out from behind a door. So, Sally got ready and then crept up behind Stuart.
[ "balloon", "hold", "pin", "pop" ]
Donnie had gotten lost in the woods and now he was getting scared. The weather was getting worse by the minute and he didn't have a tent. Donnie tried to make a phone call on his phone, but it was hard to hear the person on the other end.
[ "blow", "cellphone", "hair", "talk", "wind" ]
Elton was on his way to school, but it was hard to balance with his backpack. The faster that he pedaled though, the better it went. Finally, he got to school and he almost crashed into the bushes.
[ "bike", "ride", "surround", "tree" ]
It was Camille's birthday and all of her friends had joined her at her favorite restaurant. The waitress brought out a cake at the end of the night and everyone's eyes lit up. The cake was beautiful, but best of all, it was delicious.
[ "blow", "candle", "sit", "table", "wish" ]
Ollie panted as he walked around outside. The water looked nice and cool. His owner wouldn't mind if he took a dip would he?
[ "dog", "hose", "jump", "pool", "spray" ]
Tim was in a group learning karate at the local gym. He was a small boy, but intent on showing his talent and strength. Now was his chance as the instructor called him forward.
[ "break", "class", "half", "piece", "wood" ]
Skiing on the lake seems very fun. I see people doing a lot of tricks. One day I'm gonna have to try this.
[ "board", "flip", "jump", "water" ]
Annie had thrown a very successful dinner party last night with eight good friends. Her last guest didn't leave until nearly 2 in the morning, too late for her to clean up properly. When she woke up at noon, she knew which task she needed to take care of first.
[ "dish", "glove", "wash", "wear" ]
One of the most exciting games is basketball, which requires a variety of skills. When you have the ball you can shoot, trying to throw the ball in the basket. You can pass the ball to a teammate, directly or by bouncing or lobbing it.
[ "court", "dribble", "player" ]
Yesterday, was such a sunny day, that I asked my boys if they wanted to go to the park. We went to the park and I watched them play basketball in the basketball court. After we left the park, we decided to get something to eat so we drove to McDonald to get food.
[ "apply", "cream", "face", "shave" ]
We sat in balloon and it went up higher than I thought it would. I decided to bring my camera along to snap some shot of the breathtaking place. I asked the kids what they use the rope for and they said they play a game with it.
[ "air", "jump", "picture", "take" ]
I looked at the time and realized how late it was, I was suppose to be meeting someone at calla restaurant. When I went down the road I saw a few houses that were familiar to the ones just down the block. I sometime like to take early run threw the park, sometimes I see a knowing face.
[ "friend", "street", "walk" ]
The man was on his break at work. He didn't have time or the money to grab something from the food court like all the other workers. He packed his lunch for the day and ate outside, then took a nap in his vehicle.
[ "eat", "front", "lunch", "sit", "truck" ]
Rock climbing has never been my thing. I'm actually scared of heights and have always been. However, with all the equipment that they now have, I guess that I'm ready to give it a shot.
[ "climb", "rope", "top" ]
Steve woke up with a tickle in his throat and the sniffles. His mom reminded Steve to put on something nice for picture day. As Steve walked out the door, he sneezed into his sleeve.
[ "blow", "nose", "wear" ]
After your omelet is complete it's time to enjoy it. Find the right place to sit down and make sure your plate is ready for the contents. It is now time to gracefully place the omelet onto the plate to begin.
[ "egg", "fork", "pour" ]
Whenever your buddies tell you they're having kids it's a huge thing. I'm going to be going to a shower this weekend. I wanna make the baby some hats and gloves, so I'll have to have someone show me how to do this with some yarn.
[ "celebration", "enjoy", "friend", "knit", "learn" ]
The baby couldn't talk yet, but she was starting to mimic those around her. I would make a face at her and she would make it right back. I laughed as her eyes lit up every time she saw me looking at her.
[ "head", "move", "smile", "stick", "tongue" ]
The machine was old but Brian was able to get it to run. It was the same one that his grandmother had used so many years before. He looked at it as he remembered all the handmade gifts he had received from her over the years.
[ "machine", "sew", "thread" ]
David was dangling from the rocky ledge above him. He couldn't believe that he had gotten into this type of predicament. His friends called out to him as they slowly started to pull him in from above.
[ "connect", "knot", "rope", "tie", "waist" ]
I was having a bad day as a photographer. The baby I was supposed to capture was crying, screaming and otherwise crazy. I somehow got through it and lit up as the next customers walked in, a beautiful couple who recently arrived from Russia.
[ "husband", "picture", "stand", "take", "wife" ]
Joy was driving down the highway on her way to work when she felt the car jerk. She put her signal on and pulled over to the side of the road. She was afraid to step out and see what was wrong, but she knew she had to.
[ "check", "pressure", "tire" ]
Taylor met the man at the door and walked with him to the elevator. He couldn't imagine what the man had packed. His luggage had to have weighed a ton.
[ "bag", "carry", "hand", "hold" ]
Jen walked out of the pound smiling ear to ear. "I'll call you Buddy," she said. He was so small that she could hold him in the palm of her hand.
[ "carry", "dog", "toy" ]
Eddie held the tools high above his head. He knew that if he made a wrong move that he could seriously injure himself. Eddie wondered if he should call a company to handle the job for him.
[ "branch", "cut", "prune", "shear", "tree" ]
Phil was getting tired of getting called hairy hillbilly, caveman, and worse. He decided it was time for a makeover, starting with a clean face. Phil assembled his grooming tools, stood in front of the mirror, and got to work.
[ "beard", "clipper", "pair", "shave" ]
Lily and her parents had argued all afternoon about her curfew. All through dinner no one said a word and Lily felt bad. She decided that she needed to try to get back in good with a least one of her parents.
[ "dish", "help", "mother", "wash" ]
Every morning before work I try to make sure I look my best. Although I think my face is perfect as is, at times it needs a little help. I enhance it by applying some mascara and other things to make myself even better.
[ "look", "makeup", "mirror" ]
Jeremy was a 12-year old who was a bit of a daredevil. Today his young friends were gathered in his yard to see what he was up too. He was considering a stunt which could involve a very iffy ending.
[ "branch", "climb", "jump", "tree" ]
The old basset hound felt every ache in his arthritic joints. When the weather got cold, the old hound felt the chill in his bones. Luckily, there was a bed for the hound near the hearth.
[ "dog", "fire", "front", "sleep" ]
Ginny enjoyed cooking with her mom in their country kitchen. Today, Ginny and her mom were making a batch of cookies. Ginny read off the instructions on the recipe first.
[ "begin", "bowl", "counter", "ingredient", "mix" ]
Heather is so excited for the prom, as she looks at her beautiful outfit in the mirror. She can't wait to go, but she is waiting, because her date is very late. Despite her mom's protests, she decides to go outside in the front of the house to wait there.
[ "dress", "sidewalk", "stand", "wear" ]
I've been working out for a couple months now. I'm starting to see my biceps get bigger and bigger. When I look in the mirror this makes me very happy.
[ "arm", "overall", "smile" ]
Alex pricked himself once again. It had been the seventh time in the hour and he was wondering if it was even worth learning. He was sure that he could find a hobby that wasn't so painful to learn.
[ "hand", "needle", "put", "sew", "thread" ]
Debbie and Sam live in beautiful Hawaii. One day on a walk along the ocean they picked up a coconut. When they got home, they decided to open it.
[ "break", "hammer", "use" ]
Lacy was with her mother shopping. It was hot outside and Lacy wanted something refreshing as a treat. She found something that she really wanted and brought it to her mother's basket.
[ "bag", "hold", "popsicle" ]
There were some new events at the Olympics this year. A couple of them involved cycling. I loved seeing them on TV.
[ "bike", "jump", "racer", "spectator", "watch" ]
Today is the big football rivalry between two Big-Ten schools. The stadium is packed an hour before kickoff. On the first play, the quarterback sends a perfect spiral the length of the field.
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