Key words from the story
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valiant |
The soldier made a valiant attempt to save the man from falling.
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grimace |
A grimace appeared on the man's face as he entered the cold water.
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curiously |
The detective looked curiously at the crooked painting hanging above the fireplace.
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blotchy |
His face was red and blotchy after playing football in the heat.
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mischief |
That child is getting up to mischief again.
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solemn |
After the bad news solemn music was played.
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henpecked |
His wife nagged and tormented him so much that he felt henpecked.
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vivid |
The sky was filled with the vivid colours of the rainbow.
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Peering |
He awoke to find his mother peering down at him.
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sinister |
Even in the daytime the house looked sinister.
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Disclaimed |
The driver disclaimed any responsibility for the accident.
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afresh |
The writer had made so made errors that his only hope was to start afresh.
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preoccupied |
She was so preoccupied with her thoughts that she failed to notice the doorbell ringing.
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Resounded |
The schoolyard resounded with the laughter of children.
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