The waiter tried to (a)   us to order dessert, but we were too full to be tempted.

The (a)   child yelled at her father when he refused to buy her candy.

My parents were (a)   in their choice of house, eventually picking the smaller but newer home over the larger one that needed many repairs.

I used a(n) (a)   of cloth from my homemade costume to make myself some matching gloves, too.

When she said didn’t want the job, the manager tried to (a)   her with higher starting pay.

I can tell by the way that you (a)   through the water that you could use some swim lessons.

Don’t (a)   over who gets the bigger slice of cake; they are almost the same size.

With her sparkling tiara and flowing silk gown, Tessa looks almost (a)   .

I’ve sold most of the fabric, but you can have this (a)   , if you’d like.

I stopped at the water fountain to (a)   my thirst.

The (a)   student earned a detention from the teacher.

The podcast hosts faced a(n) (a)   of angry emails after they insulted a well-loved actress on an episode.

I made the (a)   choice to buy the boots that could handle the snowy winter, rather than the ones that looked cuter.

We’re not graceful dancers; we just sort of (a)   along to the music.

The school is building a wing of new classrooms, but they won’t be finished until after I graduate, so I will not be a(n) (a)   .

The new owners tore down the old, (a)   barn and built a house there.

In order to fix this vacuum, I’ll need to (a)   it, replace a part, and then put the vacuum back together.

If the mechanics (a)   the repair job, I’ll have to find a new place to fix my car.

The contest turned out to be a(n) (a)   ; many people paid to enter but no winner was ever announced.

I will save some money on college because I am the (a)   of a scholarship.

Wildflowers (a)   in the late spring, turning the fields bright with color.

The students who want to raise their scores may (a)   the teacher for a chance at extra credit, but I think he will just tell them it’s too late.

He gave a lot of money to his friend to buy a company, but the company wasn’t real, and the whole deal turned out to be a(n) (a)   .

If you botch your drawing, just ask for a new sheet of paper and start over.

(a)  

The (a)   young man had dreams of creating a perfect community where everyone was happy all the time.

I think it’s time for her to replace her (a)   truck – it’s so rusty that parts are falling off!

We will have to (a)   this bookshelf so that it fits in the trunk of my car.

The wild party guests created (a)   in the restaurant, and poor Spencer had to pay for the damage.

Our school uses the (a)   of a paw to symbolize a cub.

After her beloved cat went missing, the little girl was (a)  

A squirrel keeps a(n) (a)   of seeds under our porch.

When people (a)   from their companies, they can face jail time for their crimes.

There is said to be a(n) (a)   of gold coins in a treasure chest buried below this hill.

With no school to get ready for, Saturday mornings are perfect for a(n) (a)   walk.

She was no (a)   ; after winning the award, she gave a kind speech complimenting all the other participants.

It was hard watching Priya (a)   in front of the judges, begging for a chance to re-do her routine.

The knight rode off with a plan to (a)   his enemy.

I always cry when I read the (a)   scenes in this sad story.

The coach had not expected Dan to (a)   after she removed him from the team, but he desperately begged to be allowed back.

I don’t want to sound (a)   , but I don’t think these candidates are giving honest speeches.

He is a talented athlete, but his peers don’t like to spend time with him because he is also a(n) (a)   , especially after winning a game.

We took a(n) (a)   drive through the country, in no rush to get home.

She was arrested after her attempts to (a)   funds from the company.

She wears headphones to protect her ears from the (a)   of the road crew’s machines.

Her headaches (a)   with gloomy weather; whenever it’s about to rain, her head hurts.

I like spending time in (a)   areas, getting to know people from many places.

They bought a house (a)   to a school, so their kids could walk to school instead of needing a ride.

The farmer sold his property because the (a)   fields no longer produced crops.

If your silver necklace has lost its (a)   , clean it with this mixture, and it will shine like new again!

He moved to a(n) (a)   city, where people from all over the world now live and work.

The (a)   of a construction crew woke me up early.

She felt her huge diamond earrings were too (a)   for a typical day at the office.

Some people imagine deserts as (a)   places, but many desert areas are rich in plant life.

Once the (a)   took over their country, the citizens lost their rights to vote.

When my grandma goes to garage sales, she likes to (a)   over the prices and get the best deals.

She works in a store that is (a)   to a coffee shop, so she walks over for coffee during her breaks.

His car shined beautifully after the wax restored its (a)   .

The children decided to (a)   their parents’ warning and stay out of the basement.

I know you’re upset about losing the race, but please try not to (a)   about it all weekend.

She was (a)   angry about the destruction to her property.

Will this (a)   cold ever end?

Plant the seed in this pot and soon it will (a)   .

Please don’t (a)   your little sister into yelling.

She knew her friends had planned a party for her, but she tried to (a)   surprise when she walked in the door.

Keep this (a)   liquid away from the fire.

Our grandpa told us a(n) (a)   story that seemed to go on forever.

It is (a)   amazing that you were able to create such brilliant music.

Our laundry had been outside on the line when the storm began, and I had to carry the (a)   clothes back into the house.

He tried to (a)   his classmate into an argument, but she didn’t respond to him.

Let’s find something fun to do; I don’t want to (a)   about my injury anymore.

She had few friends because of her (a)   attitude.

He came in from the rainstorm and removed his (a)   coat.

The child’s father tried to (a)   interest in her movie, even though he was bored by it.

We tried to (a)   our friend from skipping class because we knew it was a bad idea.

A(n) (a)   smell rose out from the pile of trash.

The children painted a mural as a(n) (a)   to their retiring principal.

My (a)   aunt cleaned out her spare room so that we didn’t have to get a hotel room when we came to visit.

Al Capone was a(n) (a)   gangster, well known for his criminal businesses.

The mother told her son that the monster in his closet was a(n) (a)   of his imagination.

The teacher tried to (a)   me from choosing that book because he thought it would bore me.

Because of her (a)   with the drama club, she was able to borrow costumes and props for our film.

There has been a(n) (a)   of rain in the area, so the plants are very dry.

The famous Antwerp World Diamond Center robbery was a (a)   theft of $100 million dollars’ worth of gold and diamonds.

The burning rubber created a(n) (a)   smell.

This town statue was created as a(n) (a)   to a beloved mayor.

The (a)   family offered us tea and cookies when we arrived.

When children do not want to get in trouble, sometimes they will (a)   stories instead of telling the truth.

The store has a(n) (a)   of employees, so it is trying to get more people to apply for work there.

The company had to tighten its (a)   rules after its employees starting coming to work late and leaving early.

My (a)   cousin keeps changing his plans for his birthday party.

We put a fence around our garden to (a)   the problem of animals eating our plants.

The officers may (a)   that Vincent is the thief, but they have no proof.

We created a(n) (a)   tent by stringing a rope between two trees and laying a blanket over it.

This medicine may (a)   the pain of your injury.

A red light will usually (a)   that we need to stop something.

The directors received wide (a)   for their popular movie.

The parents were very (a)   and did not have many rules for their kids.

I decided not to go to the party because I was in a(n) (a)   mood and just wanted to be home with my thoughts.

We gave the (a)   buyers a tour of the home we were selling.

Based on your yawns, I (a)   that you didn't sleep well last night.

You only need (a)   carpentry skills to build this simple birdhouse.

This medal is a great award to (a)   on someone.

My dad makes sure that our trips (a)   with our school vacations so that we don't miss any class.

Let's focus on the important parts of the project and not (a)   over details like the color of the font.

We carpeted our living room and used a (a)   of carpet to make a scraching post for the cat.

The magic trick he learned was to (a)   a wand from the air.

I knew I should (a)   my brother from eating the fruit that look spoiled.

Be careful of this (a)   oil; it should not go anywhere near a flame.

She had a tough week, but she decided it was better to move on than to (a)   about it.

The cream will (a)   the itching from these bug bites.

Please sign here to (a)   that you have read and understood the directions.

With his changing moods and (a)   personality, it was hard to ever predict what he would do next.

We made the (a)   choice to get on the road early in order to avoid a predicted snowstorm.

I watched the children (a)   about the gym, trying to follow along with their teacher's movements.

The new princess tried her best to behave in a (a)   manner, but she had trouble understanding how royalty is supposed to act.

We put up bleachers and a stage for the president's speech. Then, we had to (a)   them the next morning.

Deer (a)   in our town, and their large numbers can be a bother for drivers and gardeners.

We (a)   kindness in children by praising them when they behave in a friendly and gentle way.

We can't get any plants to grow in our (a)   yard.

We came in from the rain and took off our (a)   boots.

The company is (a)   for the well-known oil spill that put millions of gallons of oil into the area.

Because of a (a)   of eggs at our local stores, we have been making egg-free meals for the last few weeks.