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Joan's family loved to eat pasta, even her 3-year-old. Little Billy discovered he could make the family laugh by slurping the noodles. This evening, Joan fixed her famous pasta with Italian tomato sauce.
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Ann hadn't seen her niece Abby for two months. She was sure that she was able to do much more than the last time she saw her. When she arrived Abby was sitting on the floor, holding herself erect without any support.
[ "begin", "clap", "crawl", "hand", "smile" ]
Connie had put off taking care of her fence as long as she could, and now it was cold out. She couldn't put it off any longer, as the first snowfall would be coming soon. She gathered up her materials including brushes and took them outside.
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I'm going to be hiking this weekend. I wanna make sure and check the weather so I won't run into any problems. I need to have the right clothing and make sure that everything I bring with me as a good seal.
[ "cover", "front", "mountain", "short", "wear" ]
They were setting up a photo shoot. Their intentions were to capture some images for the family website. The photographer was ready and would direct their poses.
[ "front", "picture", "stand", "take" ]
Jim got a job working for a rancher who kept livestock. In addition to helping the ewes birth their lambs, Jim cared for the animals in other ways. Now it was shearing time, as their coats had grown thick and shaggy.
[ "hold", "shave", "sheep", "wool" ]
It was a beautiful day and the Jones family headed to the beach. The group included the mom and dad and five-year old Lisa. Once there, mom showed Lisa just the thing she could do at the beach.
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The barn really needed to be painted and Bob knew it. He hired a local painter to do all the work for it. After the barn was painted, Bob thought about maybe getting an advertisement posted on it to make revenue.
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I went downstairs and put my coat on, it was so early but I had to go for a walk. I walked down a street that I usually go down so many times but this time it was different the whole block seems to be covered with smoke. Across the street I saw this old man with his family, they looked intensely at the house as the all hugged one another close together.
[ "dog", "fire", "hurdle" ]
Dana was proud to finally represent her school for the Fourth of July. They would be winding down the school road and across the railroad tracks to the fair grounds. Dana held her flute tightly and waited for the director's signal.
[ "band", "instrument", "march", "parade" ]
Lincoln was one of the world's most successful supermodels and he prided himself on always having a great photoshoot, so much so that all the best photographers wanted to work with him. Lincoln was getting tired of the same old backdrops, though the cityscapes, the beaches, the romantic bedrooms and vowed to start taking his shots someplace different. His girlfriend suggested he get back to nature and start doing photoshoots on the family farm, which Lincoln thought was a great idea, and so he did that very thing on his next job modeling Levis.
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Cardell was hot after working a long day outside. He smiled as he climbed onto the diving board at the rec center. The water splashed up as Cardell jumped in.
[ "pool", "swim", "touch", "wall" ]
They were setting up a new fish tank. They would prep the tank before adding the fish. once in place, they would put the finishing touches on the tank.
[ "rock", "sit", "water" ]
I went to a baseball game this weekend. I enjoyed myself a lot as I saw lotta home runs that wasn't very far. They were even if you catch is that rob some of those home runs.
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Mary and her friend Sue met at Sue's house every Friday morning for coffee. Mary was bought a little something for them to eat with her, and this week she chose some cheese danish. She kept the bag with the danish in her left hand as she knocked on Sue's door.
[ "couch", "cup", "hold", "sit" ]
Kelvin and his wife rushed into the stadium to find their seats. Their son Max was competing in the high school state championship track and field competition today. As they sat down, they could see Max warming up for his event.
[ "fall", "javelin", "step", "take", "throw" ]
Lisa looked around in the bathroom in confusion. Where did the toothpaste go? She knew that she had set it on the counter here right after she had come home from buying it.
[ "hold", "sink", "sit", "toothbrush" ]
When Steve moved to Hawaii, he was eager to enjoy everything about island life. Steve decided to take up surfing to make the most of his new location. He took lessons from a surfing guru and learned how to pick a wave.
[ "balance", "board", "fall", "lose", "ride" ]
Josie's hair had never turned out like she wanted it to. Try as she may, it always seemed to come out better when her stylist did it. Josie finally decided to ask her stylist exactly what kind of tools to use.
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It was hot outside and the kids wanted play in the sprinkler. Marie hooked up the sprinkler to the side of the house. The kids screamed with excitement when they saw the water flying in the air.
[ "hose", "pool", "spray" ]
I went to watch a championship event last night. The crowd was very loud and excited to be there. The end of an entertaining battle between two combatants a champion was crowned.
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The plate crashed to the ground and Donna sighed. The little girl in the high chair laughed and giggled. Donna got down on her knees and began to clean up the mess that was now on the floor.
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I needed a job, and a friend said he heard of a position. Before he could tell me about it, I gave my list of requirements. "I can't be outside and I need to sit, but if those two conditions are met, I'm interested."
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Since I love the water and live in Florida, I'll try to get to the ocean every weekend. You see a lot of people both in the water and outside of it having a good time. You have riders, walkers as well as joggers.
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There's nothing better than fresh fruit. One of the best ones to have on a summer day is large in green. Everybody loves it because it's sweet and filled with lots of juice.
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Tessa works at a drive through cafe in town. I see her every morning because I love going to the cafe to get my morning coffee. It is the best place in town to go to because Tessa is never in a bad mood.
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Jim was walking down the street with his young son. Jim's son saw a dog across the street and wanted to go pet it. The dog started barking so Jim and his son ran until they saw a nearby candy store.
[ "boot", "fence", "hold", "lollipop", "wear" ]
The chef was working behind a clear glass wall at the restaurant. It was fun to watch him do his job as we ate. I never realized how busy their job could get at dinner service.
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The music was pounding and pulsing in the studio. The dancers only had two more weeks before their performance. The dance teacher had them do the routine over and over until they got it right.
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June wanted to create a romantic mood to spice up her marriage. She read that pink and red were the symbols of romance. So, June bought pink and red bulbs for the bedside lamps.
[ "color", "light", "room" ]
Hal worked as a helper at the meat market. Everyday he helped clean the equipment and mop the floors. He even helped cut the meat and make sausage!
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Gwen auditioned for and got a starring part in the ballet Swan Lake. For weeks, Gwen rehearsed the complicated but graceful choreography. On opening night, the curtain parted and Gwen stood under a spotlight.
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They waited to see if the animal would come out from the ground to see if we were going to have a longer winter. The woman won the race in first prize and I have never seen someone as fast as she is. We couldn't see what was written on her shirt so when they asked us to vote for a winner it was hard to vote.
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I was at my friend's fancy home, observing the koi in the water. They were bigger and more beautiful than I expected, and my friend said they can live for a long time. Then, I don't know how he could tell, he thought they looked hungry.
[ "feed", "fish", "food", "pond" ]
The cold rain poured down on the crew as they did their best to repair the road. The foreman did not see the weather report that morning and was not prepared. He thought it would be sunny this day as it was a late September morning and rain was not a common happening this time of year.
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It was the strangest competition that Harry had ever seen. Tractors and other machines were spread out along the track. Harry grabbed a seat in the stands and watched and waited.
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It was one of those stops that the family tended to take on long trips. Dad had decided to stop at a reptile sanctuary, getting mixed approval from the family. As it happened, teenage Brooke, one of the dissenters, was asked by the operator to take one of the reptiles and tell everyone how it felt.
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Ken wasn't sure why he had agreed to go with Sue to her salon appointment. He was sitting with a couple of other husbands who had also made the same mistake. He started chatting with them about their situation and what they should have done differently.
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Kevin's sister lived across the country from him and he had a package that he needed to send to her right away. He stopped at the office supply store and picked up all the stuff he needed so that he'd be able to send the package later that day. Then he went home and laid out all of his supplies so that he could prepare the package and bring it to the post office for mailing.
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Benny was back on the rink for practice. He waited for his partners to join him. The competition was this weekend and they needed a lot of practice.
[ "curl", "front", "ice", "stone", "sweep" ]
The score was tied with less than 4 seconds left on the clock. The stadium's sound grew louder and louder at an ear busting decibel level. The teams lined up ready for the snap of the ball.
[ "ball", "ground", "kick" ]
Billy was very excited when he woke up on Saturday morning. His dad was driving him over to the next town to watch the rodeo that came through every spring. They sang cowboy songs in the car as they made the drive and quickly found seats once they got there.
[ "cow", "horse", "lasso", "ride" ]
Steve played soccer only because his parents thought he needed to get involved in sports. Steve was going to play in his first soccer tournament this weekend. In the first match, Steve saved the day by getting a goal in the final minute.
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There's a huge event happening in the military this weekend. It's always a celebrated event that everybody tries to look their best. I always enjoy going there as I catch up we're friends and dance the night away.
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The container was leaking, but Billy wasn't sure how to fix it. It wasn't going to be easy to plug this one up. He looked around the area to see what he could use.
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Kim was on on her way to a nightclub when her car broke down. She tried to crank it but it would not start. Her friends were expecting her to be there and have fun.
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I walked over to my friend Jeff's house on a cold winter's morning. His house was warm as we sat and talked for an hour in front of the fire. I was thirsty when I told Jeff I had better be getting home.
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The kids in the kindergarten class were getting a bit restless. The teachers in the first grade classrooms had already told Joyce that they could hear them from down the all. Joyce had to think of a way to get their attention.
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Brian wanted to enter a body-building competition, but he needed more muscle. So Brian hired a personal trainer to give workout advice. The trainer emphasized safety when working out and demonstrated proper technique.
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Jeremy and Susan have been dating for several months. Today they are going to their favorite downtown theater. They go in and Jeremy gets popcorn and sodas for both of them.
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It was the first time that the town had hosted a Halloween festival. The band was preparing to march down Main Street. Their procession would end in the park where the festivities would begin.
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Maria was getting ready for her big date. She wanted to really impress the guy that she was seeing. She started running the water and jumped in the shower with her razor.
[ "fire", "hair", "leg", "set", "shave" ]
Preparing home cooked meals doesn't have to be so messy. There are simple ways to prepare food for your family without so much to clean up, even when you're cooking from scratch. Simply arranging your kitchen supplies and ingredients in better ways can make things easier.
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Bob had to work late and it was very stressful for him because his beloved German Shepherd was waiting at home for dinner and for other important things, too. The dog had been inside the house all day and Bob was afraid the poor pup was going to have an accident. Finally Bob's work project was done and he was able to leave the office and rush to get home, knowing he'd have to take his faithful friend out as soon as he got there.
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Timmy walked onto the sand with his gear. He hadn't been out on the water in what felt like ages. He put on his wetsuit and got into the water.
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The show was about to start and Mike was getting nervous. There were some parts of his routine that he had never done before. Mike took a deep breath and hopped on his bike ready to begin.
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The salon was empty when Marge got there, but she was happy about that. She knew that she would be out of there in no time. Usually when she came to get her hair done, it took forever.
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Kyle grabbed the ball from the air and ran down field. He avoided a few tackles and continued to go for the goal line. It was the first touchdown that he made this season!
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Pam had been eating way too much and not working out. She was feeling bloated and slow and needed to do something. So she packed up her bag on Saturday morning and got in her car to go do something about it.
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After years and years, my boss finally let me run a crew. I'm not sure what the big deal was. I was in charge of three workers to finish two rooms.
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The cook was on a tv cook channel as he spoke about the dish he was going to make. He cut up all the meat and vegetables, as he was doing that he was complaining about how dull the object was to cut with. As the dish was in the oven cooking, he prepared the topping to garnish the dish, after it was done he showed everyone how delicious it looked.
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The rain started pouring and Bob ran for cover. He and Buddy had gone for a walk and they were half a mile away from home. They ducked under a covered pavilion in the park and Bob hoped that the rain would stop soon.
[ "cover", "dog", "ground" ]
A group of us were going to the football game. We all met up at Jack's, but everyone was dressed differently. We all had different expectations on how to be spectators at the game.
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Getting up in the morning to get ready for work can be a chore. Especially when it comes to your hair. As a woman, you also need to worry about powdering your face especially certain areas.
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Ed was looking for a day of adventure. He decided to rent a boat to see how exciting it would be. He paid five hundred dollars for two hours with the biggest boat.
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I went to the beach yesterday. I was laying in the sand and all of a sudden I saw a couple people on JetSki's in the water. It looked like they were having a competition among each other to see who was the fastest.
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Jason played basketball everyday after school. He was in seventh grade, but everyone knew that he was better than a lot of the guy in high school. One day, the coach from the high school asked Jason if he would like to join the team.
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It was about time that Cindy was able to have a break from work. The lake seemed like a perfect area to get some rest and relaxation. Cindy looked out and rested for a minute, knowing that she would have to go into town to get groceries later.
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Henry and Al were at a trade show in Madison, Wisconsin for the week. They got to their hotel the night before it began. On Monday morning they met for breakfast and then headed into the hall where all the vendors were set up.
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The bat swung and the ball bounced along the ground. The batter sprinted to first base, trying to beat the throw from the third baseman. The throw was close, but the batter beat him by a hair.
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It was the grand opening of the store and it was looking great. The building was old, but they had revitalized it. The fresh colors and the renovations that the owners had done really looked fantastic.
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Connie and her husband finally found time for a vacation. They decided to head to Napa and spend a week visiting the different vineyards there. Connie had never been to a vineyard before and wasn't totally sure what to expect as they reached their first stop.
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Ed was at home looking at himself in the mirror. His wife told him he looked like a complete bum. She said that he had way too much hair on his body.
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Charlie couldn't believe what had happened, but it was there for him to see. Someone had left the door of the barn wide open and all the animals had gotten out. Charlie called Leroy to help him round up the animals.
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Bill finished eating breakfast in his bathrobe and realized he had to go to the store for milk. He wanted to enjoy the nice weather, but it was a bit far to walk. As he decided on his clothes for the day, he made a decision
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Eddie was entranced by the game at the arcade. He studied how it worked, knowing that he could figure out how to win. Eventually, Eddie was ready to play.
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A friend and I decided to drive across the country. In the middle of nowhere, we grew very hungry, and came upon a bar. As hungry as we were, we nearly turned around and left once we saw the bar was full of Hell's Angels.
[ "motorcycle", "ride", "uniform" ]
I have to go down to the library to check out some research material. I'm going to write down what I need and put it in my pants so I won't forget it. Once there it should be easy to look for the material that I need.
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I looked out the window as the rain continued to pour down. The storm had been raging for several hours, causing a rapid rise of the nearby river. I had to get to the safety of my friend's house soon, and without transportation there was only one way.
[ "flood", "walk", "water" ]
Stan stepped outside and inhaled the crisp fall air. He waved at his neighbor sitting on the porch, who waved at Stan to come over. As Stan crossed the edge of his lawn, his loafer sunk into something a dog left behind.
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Teresa ran up the ten steps of the staircase as fast as she could, reaching the top. Just on the bottom step was her masked pursuer, armed with a knife. Teresa got to her apartment, fumbled with her key, but stepped inside just as her pursuer reached the top of the stairs.
[ "close", "door", "handle" ]
The competition was about to begin and people lined the path. Everyone was dressed warmly as it was cold outside. The animals panted with their beautiful blue eyes.
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Susan was nervous and excited because her boyfriend Aaron was coming over that night and she was going to prepare dinner for him for the very first time. She spent several hours looking through her cookbooks, carefully planning a delicious dinner, and then went shopping to pick up all of the things she'd need to create a sumptuous feast. When she got home, Susan carefully arranged everything on her kitchen counters and then consulted her meal plan and reviewed all the details so she could begin the meal preparations.
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