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"Archaeologists carefully dig in the dirt, looking for clues about past civilizations. "

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

"The students cleared their desks before the math test. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"an ancient city  an ancient forest"

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

"The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

"The farmer spread compost from the dungheap across his fields to enrich the soil. "

"The workers excavated the site to build the foundation for the new school. "

"There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village."