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It was a brisk Sunday morning, the perfect time for a leisurely stroll. Joe headed first to the local cafe to get his favorite morning beverage to-go. Then he headed up the block to the neighborhood newsstand.
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Everyone knew Fred when he stepped into the casino. The problem was that no one liked to see Fred in the casino. It's not that Fred cheated, but Fred used methods to take the casino's money.
[ "count", "hand", "table" ]
Sam gassed up his ride and went down the road a bit. A man was crossing, but Sam had the green light. Sam laid on the horn in frustration, waiting for the man to finish crossing.
[ "car", "fill", "pedestrian", "street" ]
Everyone in the audience waits. The performers start to move gracefully. I wish I had a closer seat.
[ "begin", "dance", "stage" ]
It was late in the fourth quarter of the game between the Lakers and the Nets. As he went in for a layup, the Lakers' forward was fouled. Two free throws would win the game for the Lakers.
[ "attempt", "player", "point", "score", "team" ]
Megan really enjoyed bringing Spot to the park. The most fun came from watching him run and jump. And that would happen when she pulled out a toy from her backpack.
[ "dog", "frisbee", "perform", "trick" ]
My dog bounded through the sand. He's heading for the water. He doesn't realize it is hard to catch that slippery toy.
[ "ball", "beach", "jump" ]
Lisa loved her beautiful, long blonde tresses. She would stare at herself in the mirror for minutes at a time admiring them. And she took great care of them, making sure they were healthy and not tangled.
[ "brush", "couch", "hair", "sit" ]
Mrs. Connelly was bound to a wheelchair but loved to sit on her porch and watch people go by. She would wave at people she knew as they passed. She saw people doing all sorts of things as they crossed her path.
[ "bike", "ride", "road", "walk" ]
It was a hot summer day, and I contemplated what to do. I didn't have a car, but the welcoming ocean was nearby. With that in mind, it didn't take long to come up with a plan for the day.
[ "beach", "hat", "walk" ]
Candy was getting ready to go on a date with her boyfriend. She hadn't seen him in over a week since he had been out of town on business. She turned on the water in her shower and picked up a razor before getting in.
[ "hair", "leg", "shave" ]
The man told him that he shouldn't purchase that bead because it is not a good buy. After taking some time to decide, he asked his mother what he should do because he really likes the bed. His mother told him that he should think about it and decide if he really wants it and if he does, he shouldn't worry about what other say and purchase it.
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Tina was getting ready for a big game. She put on her makeup and her uniform. She wondered if her mother would be there in the crowd to support her.
[ "cheerleader", "court", "perform", "routine", "watch" ]
The Olympic athletes lined up at one end of the pool. When a whistle blew, they plunged into the water, each in an assigned lane. An American was leading, but an athlete from China was gaining on him.
[ "cheer", "compete", "crowd", "swimmer" ]
Brian drank his coffee and plopped down on the couch. Another long day on the job, but it was different when you were working from home. Brian laughed knowing that he was getting paid as he said in his boxer shorts in his living room.
[ "laptop", "shirt", "sit", "sofa", "work" ]
School was out for the year, and that meant fun in the sun for Jimmy and his pals. They grabbed their swimsuits and headed to the lake on their bikes. Jimmy was the first to climb a big boulder that served as a diving platform.
[ "jump", "rock", "trunk", "water", "wear" ]
Liza was ready to take a hot bath after a long day at work. A bubble bath would probably be better, she thought to herself. Liza disrobed and eased herself in to the tub and relaxed as best she could.
[ "rub", "turn", "water" ]
Jessica was getting tired of her boring job as a cashier at the grocery store. Every day was the same thing and she was tired of the routine. Jessica daydreamed as she scanned yet another customer's items and put them away.
[ "bag", "lay", "take" ]
Tory watched the chef on the television and try to follow the steps. Unfortunately, he couldn't get the egg to divide as the chef had. Tory had a lot of practice in front of him.
[ "bottle", "separate", "white", "yolk" ]
Jeffrey sat in his convertible, Blair at his side, wind in their hair. They cruised the flat highway, experiencing the joy of roads unknown. But then a mountain loomed ahead, and it would be a difficult climb.
[ "car", "drive", "gear", "shift" ]
The weather was awful today and Becky was disgusted with herself for not being prepared. She rushed down the sidewalk and her hair and clothing became soaked. When she finally got to work, she waited outside a bit to dry off.
[ "hold", "umbrella", "water" ]
It's been a few years ago now, but I remember how excited I was when our family finally got internet access. We were far from the first on the block to do so, more like the last. But at that moment I didn't care, for I knew about Google and now a world of information was at my fingertips.
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I am running around a field trying to dodge. Hoping not to be hit below my arm. I have to keep an eye on the person launching the rubber.
[ "ball", "side", "throw", "watch" ]
No matter if you have a robot or a human worker, they need to be told what to do. Getting a job done requires you letting them know how to do it. Sometimes we think robots can just do things on their own, but that's not true.
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Timothy was having some arthritis pains in his hands. He used some cold compresses on them but it didn't do the trick. However he knew he had another trick up his sleeve that usually works for him.
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Joan had put a lot of thought into doing something special for her fiance's birthday. She baked and frosted his favorite German chocolate cake. Then she got out the watch she bought and engraved with a special message.
[ "present", "sit", "table", "wrap" ]
It was going to be a bitterly cold Minnesota winter, according to forecasters. Jim needed to ensure his family would stay warm in their big cabin in the woods. Jim headed out to a pile of fallen timber to get to work.
[ "axe", "chop", "log" ]
The tourists looked up at the skyscrapers as they gathered along the sidewalk. They looked up and pointed their cameras to the sky. Many of them spoke in foreign languages.
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Kelly realized it had been nearly six months since she'd gotten a haircut. She called for an appointment and was able to get one the following week. When she sat in the stylist's chair, she explained exactly what she wanted.
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Ash got out of his bed and put on his boots. He was a little annoyed, but this would be another check. He made sure to pack his helmet and gloves before getting in his truck.
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Seth had a new racquet and was eager to try it out. The sun was shining so it was a perfect day to head to the local court. Seth decided to work on his forehand shots first.
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The deejay ran through the records that were on the desk. He knew that the listeners wanted to hear something with a little more grit. With a smile, he picked out something special for the occasion.
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Adam and Bob were bored one day and wanted to do something fun but competitive. Adam had many parts to play with because his dad worked for Hot Wheels. Bob had many tiny objects, and they decided to get together and construct something.
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Jim and June had been married 40 years. Each evening, they would stroll arm in arm to the park. At the park, they enjoyed watching ducks float across a pretty pond.
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Frank arrived a bit early for his 8 am shift, chatting with other officers before the daily briefing. He had coffee as the sergeant handed out assignments for the day. Then he gathered his equipment and headed to his motorcycle to start the day.
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I like to think I'm an ethical thief. I only steal from rich people who can absorb the loss. I also try to steal things I can easily fence, but last night I stole something personal from the home of my latest victim.
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Hudson tried to be as quiet as he could on the ground. He could see the deer off in the distance and he wanted to bag this one. Hudson put his finger on the trigger and got ready to fire away.
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There was a toy that I had when I was a young child. It was a plastic soldier and it had material on it so when it landed from a high place, it would float down. Well, I tossed it from the fourth floor and I never saw it again.
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Ellie knew that it had to be done. The kitten's paws were just too long. There was no way that she could have him around the house like that.
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The salesman was nothing if not persistent. Although the middle aged lady stood with her door opened, she was getting tired of the high pressure sales tactics. He was droning on and on about his products but she nodded quietly as her thoughts drifted a little.
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I walked through the park and looked at the woman who was playing with her dog. I took a seat and watched, it was nice because the dog seemed really trained. At the baseball game everyone gave took a chair to see where the player was playing.
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Kelly smiled as she looked over at her kids sitting still in their seats. It was unlike them to be able to focus so well, but they were enthralled by the circus. Their eyes opened wide as a woman scaled a tall ladder to start her act high above the floor.
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The wedding started without a problem. Everyone walked down the aisle and the ceremony itself was beautiful. The problem happened when the lights went off for the reception.
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The crowd gasped as the boy flew over the ledge of the ramp. It happened occasionally, but it was always scary when it did. Lucky for him, he was able to escape without any injury.
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Jessie was excited to try the food at the new place. The chef was renowned for his skills, and critics raved about his seafood dishes. Jessie was thrilled to get a table on opening weekend.
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I asked him if he would take out his mustache and he said yes it was coming off. I smiled because I was so surprised that after so many years of asking him to do this he was ready to do it. I called my buddy on the telephone to tell him what was going on and he couldn't stop smiling.
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Mabel gathered up her knitting supplies and went to her rocking chair. Gracie, Mabel's tabby, followed, fascinated by the ball of blue yarn. Gracie curled around Mabel's feet, purring loudly.
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Jeff rolled out from his house and onto the street. Today would be the last day of his paper route and he was pumped up. Tomorrow he would be starting on a new job at the grocery store in town.
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They say this new stuff gets rid of the wrinkles around your eyes. But apparently everyone wants some. I've been in a store idling twenty minutes.
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John applied for a job at a new restaurant opening in town. He got the job and was excited to start. When he showed up at the restaurant, the manager handed John an apron.
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The girl cried as her mother tried to fix the problem. "Why did you even do this?" she asked. The girl said nothing, but cried and screamed as her mother continued to pull.
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The driver swerved to avoid the crash that was in front of him. In doing so, he was able to save several lives. Later, the mayor commended the driver for his bravery and quick thinking.
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the instructor was teaching us a new craft. we were seated in front of everything that we would need to learn. soon, some of us could possibly become a seamstress.
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The last stanza of Star Spangled Banner finished and the crowd roared. The big divisional rivalry game was about to begin. The team captains walked out to the center of the field.
[ "coin", "player", "referee" ]
I need to make breakfast. I turned on the eye. And hear my eggs sizzle.
[ "cook", "food", "pan", "stove" ]
Fred decided to spend the day fishing on the lake. As he put his rod and tackle aboard, Fred's beagle jumped in, eager for a trip. When Fred paddled out into the lake, the beagle spotted a duck.
[ "back", "boat", "dog", "jump", "water" ]
I was watching some college football this weekend. One of my favorite parts is looking at the beautiful girls cheer on their schools. Stadiums were packed and a lot of the games were very good.
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Evan was bored and it was still a half hour before class ended. He fidgeted in his chair and did not pay attention. Eventually, his teacher asked him to go to the office.
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George stepped onto the green and crouched down next to the ball. He had a lot riding on this hole and there was no way that he was letting Leo win the bet. George pulled out his putter and studied the hole once again.
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When the first flakes started falling, the children could hardly wait to play. Soon the flakes had covered the ground white, and the fun had just begun. Sue stepped out her door to see the children rolling white spheres.
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Tony had an appointment with his eye doctor. He drove around the parking lot trying to find an empty spot. By the time that he found one, it was only five minutes before the exam.
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Carl wanted to go fishing in the morning but wasn't sure what the weather was going to be. He turned on the 6:00 news to find out. Finally the weather segment came on near the end of the program.
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She stood by the mirror looking at herself, she was unsure of what to put on so she decide to try on a few outfits. Her hand still hurt from the day before when she hit it be accident in the wall. She then went downstairs and decided to go into the kitchen to get something to drink so she opened the door to the cabinet and grabbed a cup.
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I was preparing Sunday dinner last night. Since my nerves were very sharp I had to be careful not to injure myself. I was feeling myself because I had on an entire chefs outfit.
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Joyce had a habit of multi-tasking whenever possible. Today, Joyce was running late, so she was trying to apply her makeup while driving. When Joyce's cellphone rang in the car, she answered it.
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I had a strange growth suddenly appear on my right arm. I went to the doctor, who was perplexed. His only advice was to take a biopsy and have a specialist look at the results.
[ "lab", "microscope", "scientist" ]
Tom and Lucy walked back to their ride after eating at the restaurant. There was something on the bricks on the outside of the building. "Who do you think would have done that?" Tom asked.
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I went out one day with my camera in hopes of running into something interesting to capture. There wasn't much beautiful as I walked around the city, until I got to the central square. There, I saw the most beautiful woman in the world in conversation with world's most handsome man.
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Ted looked at the building before him. There was a lot of work to be done today. He lay the bucket of paint on the ground on the side of him and got his ladder out of the truck.
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Jenny and her girlfriends were excited to learn their favorite band was on tour. The girls were first in line to buy tickets to the band's nearest show. Sitting up front and singing along with the band, the girls got the attention of the lead singer.
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Bob was desperately in need of a job so he stopped in at all the stores near him. He even went to the store where nothing cost more than a buck and he was excited when they told him they had an advertising position open. They hired him to spin a placard outside their establishment as a way to entice customers to come in, and Bob didn't turn it down because he needed a job -- any job -- to pay his bills!
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Kelly smiled as she watched her son running through the sand. He had a spool of rope in his hand and was looking up at the sky. Above him soared a bright, diamond shape against the sun.
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Window washer is the toughest job to me. It's so dangerous to be that high cleaning. You are at the mercy of the equipment and the wind.
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The band was getting onto the field for practice before their competition. The director didn't make them dress out though, so no one was in uniform today. The majorette lifted her arms and then the music began.
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Carl had gotten whittling tools for Christmas and a gift certificate for 6 lessons at the local community college. He was really excited to start using his new tools. He arrived at the school and found his classroom easily, and took a seat along with about a dozen other people.
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Susie was getting ready for a big date with a popular guy. She wanted to look perfect from head to toe. An hour before her date, Susie showered and shampooed.
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Working in the office was the most boring job that Betty had ever had. Rooms full of machines droning on with papers printing. It all seemed so dull and mechanical.
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Brandon lived in a big city. It was hard to get around in a car and there were never any places to park. He decided to get something smaller, knowing that he could jet in and out of traffic.
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The Conners were having a lovely picnic in the park with their pets. They had homemade pasta salad and lemonade. When they were done eating, little Mikey got up to go play with the pets on the grass.
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George just had to take an early break today at work. He had only been there for a couple hours so far and things were already a mess. George blew out a tendril of smoke and looked down at his watch.
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The wedding reception was a great time for everyone. The men looked handsome and the women were fabulous. There was even a photo booth for all to enjoy.
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The competition was about to take place and Jake was a little nervous. He had never been in a real live match before. His coach gave him his sword and gave him a last bit of advice.
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Roy had been working out for a month. He was glad that he had finally decided to take the step to become a member of the fitness club. He flexed a bit and looked in the mirror, noticing the changes.
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Marge looked forward to going to the coast for her vacation every year. She, her husband and her kids packed up and made sure to remember chairs, towels and sand toys. They got to their hotel early enough for the kids to get out to play in the sand and look for seashells.
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Mary's favorite part of the state fair was watching people cramming hot dogs in their mouths. She pushed up to the front so she would be able to see everything. There were already people sitting at the long table with trays of hot dogs in front of them.
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The man was trying to show off to his date and ordered an expensive drink. The server brought it to his table and asked if he wanted him to uncork it. The man decided he would do it himself and looked utterly useless in front of his date when he couldn't.
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Ben leaned forward and put more wood in the fireplace. It roared back to life and he could feel the warmth burning on his skin. It was back to business though and and he walked back to his desk and his client.
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My neighbor asked me if I could look after his pets for a few days. "I love them more than I love myself," he told me. Imagine my surprise when I went over the first day and there were no dogs, cats, or even birds.
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My brother, Ted, likes all those extreme sports. He has all kinds of equipment too. I guess that is why he is in better shape than I am.
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Jason was taking his daughter out to play at the park. He had brought her a few toys for her to play with. Jason sat on the grass as the small girl ran around happily and played.
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The dog was running loose around the park. He didn't have a tag and no one knew who he belonged to. We watched him and brought him some water when it looked like he was getting tired.
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The dancers had been hired specifically for the rapper's video. They had rehearsed a few times and now it was time for the main shoot. The rapper lip synced along with the record while the girls danced behind him.
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My cousin needed a new hairstyle. I decided to take her to the salon. A stylist came and told my cousin what would go down.
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Barry and Chris decided to go fishing by the river. They didn't catch anything after a few hours so they pretty much gave up. The river looked rather inviting, so they decided to have a little fun and not ruin their day completely.
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Hanna hadn't seen her husband in months. He was coming back in after being deployed overseas. Hanna stood at the airport and screamed when she finally caught a glimpse of him.
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Joe's apartment lease was ending and he was packing to move out. Joe wanted to be sure he got his deposit back. In order to do that, Joe had to fix some small dings and dents, plus a hole made by a drunken pal's fist.
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Gemma was learning out to ride from her father. He told her that she needed to wear protective gear if she wanted to ride. Gemma was a little nervous, but she stepped on the deck and got ready to roll.
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Alex was driving along in the morning checking the time. He was going to be late for work if he encountered any traffic or unexpected issues. All of a sudden he noticed brake lights ahead as traffic slowed.
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I'm going camping next weekend. I look forward to being in the outdoors and catching my own food. I'm bringing the net with me to put in the water to catch some fish.
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Jane visited the local schools in her work as a public health nurse. This month, she is making the rounds teaching kids proper hygiene. Jane has the students line up in front of a row of sinks.
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