hoping

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

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

"Follow that car!"

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

"My expectation is that the school will have a good field trip next week. "

"in an optimistic mood"

"The bowler added some english to the ball to make it hook sharply towards the pins. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"Let me tell you how it happened."

"The government's policies desolated the once-thriving fishing village, driving away its residents. "

"My closest confident, my sister, always listens patiently and gives good advice. "