ribbing

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

"The farmer is ploughing the field to get it ready for planting corn. "

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

"The cat slept soundly on the couch, completely undisturbed by the noise of the television. "

"The company's decision to cut employee benefits while the CEO received a huge bonus was outrageous. "

"Our teammates helped us win the basketball game by passing the ball effectively. "

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

"The collective was struggling to afford new equipment for the farm. "

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

"The old wooden table had weak supports and wobbled easily. "

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."