She sought redress for the wrong that had been done to her family.

Ivan is a wonderful piano player, but Jerri is more versatile: she sings, acts, paints, writes poetry, and also plays the piano.

The decision Veronica made to study instead of going out for pizza with her friends was prudent. She got an A on the exam, while her friends all got D’s.

There is a large demand all over the United States for plants indigenous to the desert. Many people in Arizona have made a good business of growing and selling cacti and

other local plants.

The purpose of the psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient.

The ambiguity of Joe’s directions made it almost impossible to find his house.

Initially, Adam confessed that he had stolen the car, but he later recanted his confession.

Surprisingly, Jane – who is usually diffident – sang a solo at the concert.

Robert was certain that his car could make the trip; his father, however, was dubious, since it had been in the shop twice during the past six months for transmission problems.

Mr. Dill certainly believes in preparing for every contingency. For a 300-mile trip, he has stored in his car a can of gas, two spare tires, a lantern and enough food for three days.

The tranquilized grizzly bear was lethargic enough for the scientists to safely examine his

teeth and tattoo his ears.

The old farmer was a taciturn man, who saved his words as carefully as a stingy person guards his money. He only spoke when questioned and then responded briefly.

Pete Littlefield, the basketball team center, is six feet, five inches tall and weighs 210pounds. His teammates call him "Shorty," an obvious misnomer.