pined

""Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I.""

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"thin plate of metal;  thin paper;  thin board;  thin covering"

"We all saw it: he paled noticeably."

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

"The neglected plant began to languish without water and sunlight. "

"The summer heat was relentless, making it hard to do anything outside. "

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

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"Having a dog provides many people with valuable companionship. "

"The noisy construction next door was a constant distress for the students trying to study. "