postulants

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

"The students submitted a petition to the principal, asking for more recess time. "

"I seek wisdom."

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

"The student's admission to the university was a joyous occasion. "

"He anxiously awaited the arrival of his child."

"He enrolled in an introductory wine-making course."

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

"While searching the old library, I found a manuscript, its edges curiously charred, as though someone had attended it with a flame long ago. "

"The petitioner requested a new trial by presenting a petition to the court outlining errors in the original proceedings. "

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "