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Cozy Up with "Against"
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
SHe VPastrested his head against the soft pillow, pAfeeling p2relaxed.
Explanation
He rested his head against the soft pillow, feeling relaxed.
Patternsfeel — felt — felt^the soft pillow
S*The bicycle st*Pastwas v2Pastparked against the fence vIto keep it upright.
Explanation
The bicycle was parked against the fence to keep it upright.
Patternskeep — kept — kept
SShe VPaststood against the door, pAlistening carefully for any sounds.
Explanation
She stood against the door, listening carefully for any sounds.
Patternsstand — stood — stood
MCan Syou v2push the table against the wall vIto make more space?
Explanation
Can you push the table against the wall to make more space?
Patternsmake — made — made
SThe wind stPastwas p2strong, pApushing hard against the windows.
Explanation
The wind was strong, pushing hard against the windows.
SHe VPastpropped the ladder against the tree vIto reach the higher branches.
Explanation
He propped the ladder against the tree to reach the higher branches.
Patternsthe higher branches
Why HPresare Syou pAPresleaning against the car?
Explanation
Why are you leaning against the car?
Patternslean — leant — leant
SShe VPastpressed the flowers against the pages of a book vIto dry them.
Explanation
She pressed the flowers against the pages of a book to dry them.
SThe dog VPastcurled up against his owner's leg, pAseeking warmth.
Explanation
The dog curled up against his owner's leg, seeking warmth.
Patternsseek — sought — sought^his owner's leg
SHe VPastbraced himself against the impact of the collision.
Explanation
He braced himself against the impact of the collision.
SThey VPastrallied against the decision, pAshowing their strong opposition.
Explanation
They rallied against the decision, showing their strong opposition.
Patternsshow — showed — shown^their strong opposition