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The girls adorned their hair with flowers and ribbons.

The murmur of the stream could barely be heard.

His disheveled hair looked as if a bird had tried to make a nest in it.

There was perspiration, or sweat, dripping from his hot face after P.E.

We were upset by the cancellation of the game. it was the last game of the season and we wouldn't get another chance to play. Why did it have to rain?

She squinted her eyes in the bright sunlight, trying to see the baby bird.

The storm destroyed the town. Buildings fell down. Water pipes burst and flooded the streets. People were hurt.