preening

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

"Sentence: She is adjusting the thermostat to make the room warmer. "

"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."

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

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

"He spends a lot of time grooming himself before going to work each morning. "

"He spent the whole party posturing in front of the mirror, hoping someone would compliment his new haircut. "

"He kept bragging about his high test score, trying to impress everyone in class. "