grimly

"The old house, locals whispered, was haunted by a grim – a restless spirit forever bound to its decaying walls. "

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

"The student stared at the math problem, confused. "

"The security guard's quick looking around the store helped him spot the shoplifter. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"My late arrival caused the professor considerable upset."

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

"He is a student of life."

"She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics."

"The old farmer natured his fields with compost, enriching the soil for a bountiful harvest. "

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "