befriending

"He is a student of life."

"Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?"

"Maria volunteered to bring snacks to the school picnic. "

"The student's answer was incorrect because it lacked contextual details about the historical event. "

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

"He was slightly built, but tall."

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

"Club members received preferential seating."

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "