gaping

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

"Her enthusiasm for the project was enormous; it was unusual and extraordinary for someone so typically reserved. "

"A map is analogous to the real world, representing physical locations in a simplified way. "

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

"The rival student club secretly intrigued a plan to sabotage the school's upcoming fundraiser. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"The old healer, with gentle hands, was mesmerising the injured bird, hoping to soothe its pain and encourage it to heal. "

"The class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook."

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

"Commercial firework displays are commonly launched from boats or other vessels"

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

"He involuntarily overheard the conversation."