weighty

"The students used their notebooks to take notes during the lecture. "

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"The death of a pet can be an afflictive experience for many children. "

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

"He is a student of life."

"My mother packed a large suitcase with clothes for our vacation. "

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

"Grammar, rhetoric, and logic are the three triviums studied in the first year of the program. "

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

"a rigorous execution of law"