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"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

"a glittering sword"

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

"The school's playground had a sturdy metal surround to keep children safe. "

"The artist painstakingly brushed each layer of paint to achieve the perfect sunset. "

"The boat stranded near the shore, so the passengers had to walk to the village. "

"He is a student of life."

"The explorer carefully examined the old map of the schoolyard. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."