curmudgeon

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

"Her stubbornness prevented her from admitting she was wrong, even when presented with evidence. "

"The new technology in our school's library allows students to access millions of books online. "

"The school organizes several fundraisers each year to support student field trips. "

"My dad used to have a basic phone for calls, but now he uses a smartphone to check email and watch videos. "

"He donated an etching from his own collection to the new art gallery."

"My friends and I have different opinions about which restaurant to go to for dinner. "

"Her even-tempered nature made her a great teacher. "

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "

"The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the school. "