cease

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

"The cessation of the rain allowed the children to finally play outside. "

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

"She received many presents for her birthday."

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

"What do you want to eat?  I want you to leave.  I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

"Maria couldn't go to the park because she had to finish her schoolwork. "

"Example Sentence: "The puppy's twitching in his sleep made us think he was dreaming of chasing squirrels." "

"The teacher signaled the end of the test by ringing a bell. "

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

"The extinction of the school's lunchtime debate club was a disappointment to many students. "