piecing

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

"The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long."

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

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

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

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

"The school hallways were covered in graffiti. "

"He assembled the model ship."

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

"Hey, beautiful!"

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "