ritualistic

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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

"The saleswoman told her that her face would look older unless she bought this line of skincare products."

"Follow that car!"

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

"My younger brother patiently waited for his turn to play video games. "

"The habitual tardiness of the student resulted in several detentions. "

"The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "