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

"I recognised his face immediately."

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

"a pair of stockings"

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The duration of the meeting was only thirty minutes. "

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

"The sewing patterns helped me make a dress that looked exactly like the picture. "

"a pair of stockings"

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

"The colorful ornament made the Christmas tree look festive. "