sentimentality

"After 30 years of teaching, Mr. Smith's retirement was a significant event for the whole school. "

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

"He is a student of life."

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"an act of goodwill"

"The current state of the project is that we are behind schedule. "

"She kept every card and letter she'd ever received, because she was a very sentimental person. "

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."

"It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."

"The old photo evoked happy memories of my childhood. "