Above all else, Timmy was loyal. Once he was your friend, he was your friend forever.

Uncle Bob was a resourceful man who could build a table from sticks he found in the forest or cook a gourmet meal using whatever he found in the freezer.

John also complained that his brother was unimaginative and seldom had an original idea.

Carla was so jealous that she became angry whenever a friend of hers spent time with anyone else.

Emily was often cold to people she did not know and would not make conversation.

Because she was adaptable, Margie was seldom upset when plans changed or things didn’t go as she’d expected.

Unreasonably suspicious, Freda’s older brother often tried to listen in on her conversations over the phone.

Because he was known to be responsible, William was often given leadership positions in his scout troop.

Knowing that his Aunt Alicia was short-tempered, Rob put off telling her he would not be able to mow her grass this week.

The clever little boy built a tower from playing cards and paper towel tubes.

Sammy was weak from hunger and fatigue.

The funny teacher seemed to have a joke for every occasion.

Lawrence had a crooked nose and long, bony fingers.

The bulky woman lumbered awkwardly down the aisle of the bus.

Because he was lonely, Warner was often sad.

The greedy boys and girls grabbed at the candy and stuffed it in their mouths.

Margaret’s long blonde hair shone in the sun.

Paul was well-liked for his friendly personality and calm demeanor.

She was tiny, even for a girl her age, and her hands seemed lost in the gloves she wore.