maledictions

"The old house seemed to carry a curse, as every family that lived there faced bad luck. "

"I could hear the breath of the runner behind me."

"The school bus was vandalized with spray paint overnight. "

"A school of fish disturbed the water."

"My mother is a woman who always supports me. "

"The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup."

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

"Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better."

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

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

"The under-the-counter storage bin kept the extra supplies hidden. "

"It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."