excavates

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

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the ancient pottery. "

"He built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Rockies."

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

"The museum displayed ancient pottery and tools as historical artifacts of the early settlers. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The preparation for the upcoming science test was thorough. "

"He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."

"The construction workers were digging a foundation for the new house. "

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."

"The model railway was uncovered."