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"The firemen sprayed the house."

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

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

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

"Last night, a mosquito bit me on the arm, and now it's itchy. "

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

"The constant buzzing of the phone was a major annoyance. "

"He was actively listening."

"High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking."