From the far past to the present day, the moon has been thought to cause lunacy. Some studies have shown that this momentary insanity does have some association with lunar phases.

The old man’s hair was sparse rather than thick and full like it was when he was young.

Janie was as devout as the Pope himself when it came to praying.

My sister Kimmy shows a great abhorrence for crowds, whereas my little brother Michael loves to be the center of attention.

The teacher admonished her student for misbehaving during the lesson.

The sorcerer’s minions were willing to complete any task they were given as long as evil was not conjured upon them.

97 pairs is a superfluous number of shoes.

The spy was hung at the gallows of his homeland for his perfidious deeds.

“Busy as a bee” and “quiet as a mouse” are hackneyed phrases—they’re used all the time.

Amelia was as pretentious as a princess when she arrived at the party. She tossed her coat to the hostess and grabbed a drink out of a nearby guest’s hand.

We always listen to my great-aunt because she is venerable, but we ignore my niece’s advice because she’s only six.