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

"The new student sat quietly in the back of the classroom, an unobtrusive presence. "

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

"Follow that car!"

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

"My sense of smell is very good; I can detect the burnt toast from the kitchen even from the living room. "

"The children walked safely on the sideways next to the busy street. "

"an advance in health or knowledge"

"My sister is often late for school. "

"The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""

"The student made a furtive glance at the answer key during the test. "

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "