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1.Mrs. Newton was suspicious when the boys offered to sweep her porch, but Mr. Newton was gullible enough to let them. 

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Old Mrs. Jenkins is a recluse, even though her husband is quite outgoing.

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1.Mrs. Newton was suspicious when the boys offered to sweep her porch, but Mr. Newton was gullible enough to let them. 

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Old Mrs. Jenkins is a recluse, even though her husband is quite outgoing.

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When Detective Winnie arrived at the scene, everything was in disarray. Tables were overturned, chairs were splintered, and broken dishes and food were scattered everywhere.

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When Detective Winnie arrived at the scene, everything was in disarray. Tables were overturned, chairs were splintered, and broken dishes and food were scattered everywhere.

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For fifteen years I have trusted the same general manager. But it was after hours. Why were so many people here, eating, after hours? It’s like the place was open when it wasn’t.” “Maybe,” said Mr. Winnie. “And I guess no one even paid their check,” Mr. Sully went on, dismally.

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For fifteen years I have trusted the same general manager. But it was after hours. Why were so many people here, eating, after hours? It’s like the place was open when it wasn’t.” “Maybe,” said Mr. Winnie. “And I guess no one even paid their check,” Mr. Sully went on, dismally.

In this paragraph, the word dismally must mean

Buster is Dee’s new puppy. He is also Dee’s new problem. Buster is very loving, but he isn’t so good at learning. When Dee calls the puppy, Buster comes bounding over the gate and through Dad’s garden. Dirt flies and plants get crushed. “He’s not supposed to jump over the fence!” yells Dad. Dee is thinking about taking Buster to dog school.

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Buster is Dee’s new puppy. He is also Dee’s new problem. Buster is very loving, but he isn’t so good at learning. When Dee calls the puppy, Buster comes bounding over the gate and through Dad’s garden. Dirt flies and plants get crushed. “He’s not supposed to jump over the fence!” yells Dad. Dee is thinking about taking Buster to dog school.

In this paragraph, the word bounding must mean