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

"The entire apparatus for building a birdhouse, from the saw to the nails, was carefully laid out on the workbench. "

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

"The washing machine's operations include filling with water, washing, rinsing, and spinning. "

"The science students conducted their experiments in the school laboratory. "

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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

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

"The composer orchestrated the simple melody for a full orchestra, transforming it into a grand and sweeping piece. "