Plato Jan 2025

 

She applied a coat of mascara to her lashes, but the mascara smudged when she rubbed her eyes.

The stigma surrounding mental health often prevents people from seeking help, but breaking that stigma is crucial for progress.

He called the villain in the movie a sicko, but his friend argued that the sicko was just misunderstood.

She gazed wistfully at the old photo, wistfully remembering the days when life felt simpler.

The author used an ellipsis to create suspense, but the ellipsis left readers wondering what happened next.

The breezy afternoon was perfect for a walk, and the breezy air carried the scent of blooming flowers.

Her grandmother’s table was covered with delicate doilies, and each doily had been handmade decades ago.

His behavior was ego-syntonic, meaning he saw no issue with it, but others found his ego-syntonic attitude troubling.

She gave him a sardonic smile, her sardonic tone making it clear she wasn’t impressed.

The dress felt constricting around her waist, and the constricting fabric made it hard to breathe.

The politician denied any quid pro quo, but evidence suggested the quid pro quo had influenced the decision.

He was apoplectic with rage, his apoplectic outburst startling everyone in the room.

Her withering glare silenced the room, and her withering criticism left no room for argument.

The drawbridge was raised to let the boat pass, and the drawbridge creaked loudly as it lifted.

The hotel concierge recommended a great restaurant, and the concierge even arranged a reservation for us.

Women typically ovulate once a month, and tracking when you ovulate can help with family planning.

The scientist carefully poured the liquid from the vial, ensuring not a drop spilled from the fragile vial.

After her father’s death, she took a leave of absence for bereavement, but the bereavement period felt endless.

He launched into a tirade about the poor service, his tirade lasting so long that everyone tuned out.

The self-proclaimed doctor turned out to be a quack, and the quack had no real medical training.

She loved to luxuriate in a warm bath, taking hours to luxuriate in the soothing water.

The room was painted in drab colors, and the drab decor made it feel even smaller.

He accidentally stepped on a booby trap, and the booby trap sent him tumbling into the net.

The dancers were jiving to the upbeat music, their jiving moves drawing cheers from the crowd.

The hipster café served artisanal coffee, and the hipster barista had a handlebar mustache.

Menopause can bring many physical changes, and some women find menopause challenging to navigate.

He kept dredging up old arguments, and dredging up the past only made things worse.

The old couch had become saggy over time, and the saggy cushions were no longer comfortable.

She splurges on designer handbags, but her latest splurges left her bank account nearly empty.

The project was a complete snafu, and the snafu caused delays that lasted weeks.

He slathered sunscreen on his arms, making sure to slather every inch of exposed skin.

Running a marathon requires incredible stamina, and her stamina impressed everyone who knew her.

The doctor explained that lymph nodes are part of the immune system, and lymph helps fight infections.

He was diagnosed with lymphoma, but early treatment improved his lymphoma prognosis.

Her illness was factitious, and the factitious symptoms confused the medical team.

The instructions were too nebulous to follow, and the nebulous guidelines left everyone confused.

Her hair started frizzing in the humidity, and the frizzing made it impossible to style.

He walked into the room with a confident swagger, his swagger catching everyone’s attention.

The roller coaster made her feel queasy, and the queasy sensation lingered long after the ride ended.

The narrow hallway felt constricted, and the constricted space made it hard to move freely.

Her cherophobia made it hard to enjoy happy moments, and the cherophobia often left her feeling isolated.

He memorized the speech through rote repetition, but the rote learning made it sound robotic.

The movie’s ending was overly gushy, and the gushy dialogue made some viewers cringe.

The cartoonist drew a caricature of the politician, and the caricature exaggerated his most famous features.

The cat was skulking around the kitchen, skulking in the shadows as it hunted for food.

Art can be a form of sublimation, allowing emotions to find sublimation through creativity.

The band played a funky tune, and the funky rhythm got everyone on the dance floor.

---- Maybe you should talk to someone

She found a cozy nook in the library where she could read, and the nook quickly became her favorite spot.

The old house was full of hidden crannies, and she loved exploring every cranny to discover its secrets.

The tactile sensation of the fabric was soothing, and she appreciated how tactile textures could calm her nerves.

The invitation was beautifully embossed with gold lettering, and the embossed design added an elegant touch.

The political upheaval caused widespread concern, and the upheaval disrupted daily life for many citizens.

The marathon was a grueling test of endurance, and even the most seasoned runners found it grueling.

Her temperamental cat often refused to eat, and the temperamental behavior made feeding time a challenge.

Scientists have mapped the human genome, and the genome provides insights into our genetic makeup.

The artist’s work was the quintessence of modernism, capturing the quintessence of the movement perfectly.

The vestibular system helps maintain balance, and damage to the vestibular organs can cause dizziness.

Her innate ability to solve puzzles amazed everyone, and she credited her innate curiosity for her success.

The savanna stretched endlessly before them, and the savanna was home to a variety of wildlife.

The boundaries of the property were clearly delineated, and the delineated lines prevented any disputes.

He had a knack for fixing things, and his knack made him the go-to person for repairs.

The artist’s work was full of playful whimsies, and the whimsies added a touch of humor to her pieces.

Her dyslexia made reading challenging, but she developed strategies to cope with her dyslexia.

Struggling with dyscalculia, he found math problems daunting, and his dyscalculia required specialized tutoring.

Her dyspraxia affected her coordination, but she worked hard to overcome the challenges of dyspraxia.

The retina captures light and sends signals to the brain, and damage to the retina can impair vision.

The canonical texts of the religion are widely studied, and the canonical teachings guide its followers.

The linguist studied the lexicon of the ancient language, and the lexicon revealed fascinating word origins.

Phonetics focuses on the study of phonemes, and the phonemes of a language determine its sound system.

The word “banana” has three syllables, and counting syllables can help with pronunciation.

The festival offered a panoply of cultural experiences, and the panoply of colors was breathtaking.

The name was aptly chosen, as it aptly reflected her personality.

The award bestows great honor on the recipient, and the title bestows a sense of responsibility.

The tenets of the philosophy were clearly outlined, and the tenets guided their ethical decisions.

The prosody of her speech was captivating, and the prosody added emotion to her storytelling.

The MRI revealed lesions on the brain, and the lesions were causing the patient’s symptoms.

The temporal lobe is involved in processing sound, and damage to the temporal region can affect memory.

Humans are part of the primates order, and studying primates helps us understand our own evolution.

The tertiary sector of the economy includes services, and the tertiary level of education follows secondary school.

Epigenesis explains how environmental factors influence gene expression, and epigenesis has revolutionized genetics.

The morphology of the plant was fascinating, and the morphology revealed its adaptation to the environment.

Cartographers create detailed maps, and the work of cartographers has guided explorers for centuries.

Over eons, the landscape had changed dramatically, and the eons of erosion shaped the canyon.

Her predisposition to kindness made her a natural caregiver, and the predisposition was evident from a young age.

The decision had far-reaching ramifications, and the ramifications affected the entire community.

The endoplasmic reticulum is essential for protein synthesis, and the reticulum plays a key role in cell function.

The liana vines twisted around the trees, and the liana created a dense canopy in the rainforest.

The cell’s vesicles transport materials, and the vesicles are crucial for maintaining cellular function.

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement, and low levels of acetylcholine can cause weakness.

Dopamine is associated with pleasure and reward, and imbalances in dopamine levels can affect mood.

Serotonin regulates mood and appetite, and low serotonin levels are linked to depression.

The enzyme acts on a specific substrate, and the substrate is transformed during the reaction.

The success was ascribed to her hard work, and the discovery was ascribed to the team’s collaboration.

Her episodic memory allowed her to recall specific events, and the episodic details were vivid and clear.

The semantic meaning of the word was debated, and the semantic nuances were difficult to translate.

The procedural steps were clearly outlined, and the procedural manual ensured consistency.

She unerringly chose the best path, and her unerringly accurate predictions earned her trust.

The basal ganglia are involved in movement control, and damage to the basal region can cause motor issues.

The ganglia are clusters of nerve cells, and the ganglia play a role in transmitting signals.

She was flabbergasted by the unexpected news, and her flabbergasted expression said it all.

The croupier dealt the cards with precision, and the croupier maintained a professional demeanor.

He savored every morsel of the delicious meal, and the last morsel was the most satisfying.

With a quick flick of his wrist, he turned on the light, and the flick of the switch was almost effortless.

The anterior part of the brain is responsible for decision-making, and the anterior region was damaged in the accident.

The parietal lobe processes sensory information, and the parietal region is crucial for spatial awareness.

The axons transmit electrical signals, and the axons are insulated by myelin for faster conduction.

The myelin sheath protects nerve fibers, and damage to the myelin can disrupt nerve signaling.

The scientist challenged the prevailing dogma, and the dogma had been accepted for decades.

The cerebellum coordinates movement, and damage to the cerebellum can affect balance.

Endogenous factors influenced the outcome, and the endogenous processes were difficult to control.

The effervescence of the soda was refreshing, and the effervescence made it a popular drink.

The old system was supplanted by new technology, and the supplanted methods became obsolete.

His credo was to always be honest, and the credo guided his actions throughout his life.

The bard recited ancient poems, and the bard captivated the audience with his storytelling.

He loved to tinker with old machines, and his tinker often resulted in creative inventions.

The doctor performed triage to prioritize patients, and the triage system ensured the most critical cases were treated first.

Long-term potentiation strengthens neural connections, and potentiation is essential for learning and memory.

The dish was a hodgepodge of flavors, and the hodgepodge of ingredients made it unique.

Our forebears faced many challenges, and the wisdom of our forebears continues to inspire us.

She wrapped the shawl around her shoulders, and the shawl provided warmth on the chilly evening.

The process of hominization traces human evolution, and hominization highlights our development over millennia.

The epistemic nature of the question sparked debate, and the epistemic inquiry led to deeper understanding.

She was enthused about the upcoming trip, and her enthused energy was contagious.

The contraption was a marvel of engineering, and the contraption performed its task flawlessly.

The deer ventured out to forage for food, and the forage was plentiful in the forest.

The magician’s levitation trick amazed the audience, and the levitation seemed to defy gravity.

The nocturnal animals were active at night, and the nocturnal habits of the owl fascinated the researchers.

The changes during puberty are significant, and puberty marks the transition to adulthood.

------- How We Learn

The singularly talented artist was singularly focused on completing her masterpiece.

He wore his hat at a rakish angle, giving him a rakish charm that turned heads.

The peal of laughter echoed through the room, followed by another peal that made everyone smile.

She was a clever minx, and her reputation as a minx often got her into trouble.

The damsels in distress were rescued by the knight, though the damsels insisted they could handle themselves.

The patter of rain on the roof was soothing, but the patter of footsteps outside made her nervous.

He discoursed at length about philosophy, and as he discoursed, his audience grew more captivated.

She spoke volubly about her travels, her words flowing volubly without pause.

His speech was unintelligible, filled with jargon that made it unintelligible to the average listener.

She was evincing signs of frustration, her gestures evincing her growing impatience.

He applied the salve to the wound, hoping the salve would soothe the pain.

She spoke stammeringly, her voice stammeringly breaking under the weight of her emotions.

The frump in the outdated dress was mistaken for a frump, though she was anything but dull.

After a long day, he felt like a fag, completely exhausted and ready to fag out on the couch.

The porters carried the luggage, while the porters at the station directed passengers to their trains.

They alighted from the carriage and alighted onto the cobblestone street.

The gaiety of the festival was infectious, filling the air with gaiety and laughter.

Her smile revealed a charming dimple, and the dimple deepened as she laughed.

It was a marvel to behold, a true marvel of modern engineering.

He was given the epithet "the Great," an epithet he carried with pride.

The soldiers lay prostrate on the ground, their prostrate forms a sign of surrender.

Her withering glare was enough to silence the room, a withering look that spoke volumes.

The conversation was banal, filled with banal remarks that bored everyone.

The verity of his statement was undeniable, a verity that no one could dispute.

She tried to forbear from laughing, but it was hard to forbear when the joke was so funny.

He was discreet in his dealings, always discreet to avoid drawing attention.

The dark clouds betokened a storm, their presence betokened trouble ahead.

Her outfit was undeniably chic, a chic ensemble that turned heads.

She demurred at the suggestion, politely demurred to avoid offending anyone.

He drank immoderately, his immoderately indulgent habits causing concern.

She cherished her solitude, finding peace in the solitude of the countryside.

He was given carte blanche to make decisions, a carte blanche that he used wisely.

They were trudging through the snow, their trudging steps slow and laborious.

The dilapidated house stood in ruins, its dilapidated state a testament to years of neglect.

The chauffeur opened the door, and the chauffeur waited patiently for his passengers.

An exclamation of surprise escaped her lips, an exclamation that echoed through the room.

His arrival was opportune, coming at an opportune moment when help was needed most.

The magistrate presided over the case, the magistrate known for his fairness.

He shuffled the deck of cards, his hands shuffled them with practiced ease.

She handled the situation adroitly, her adroitly executed plan saving the day.

His obstinate refusal to cooperate was frustrating, his obstinate nature making compromise impossible.

There was an intimation of trouble ahead, an intimation that made everyone nervous.

He died intestate, leaving his estate in chaos due to his intestate status.

The amorous couple exchanged glances, their amorous behavior drawing smiles from onlookers.

The tantalus on the table held the drinks, the tantalus keeping them just out of reach.

She handled the fragile vase gingerly, her gingerly touch ensuring it didn’t break.

He filled out the counterfoil carefully, ensuring the counterfoil matched the receipt.

She worked dexterously to complete the task, her dexterously executed moves impressive.

The egress from the building was blocked, the egress causing panic among the crowd.

He sat disconsolately by the window, his disconsolately slumped posture reflecting his mood.

The news left him in stupefaction, a state of stupefaction that rendered him speechless.

The dagger gleamed in the light, the dagger a symbol of danger.

She laughed ecstatically, her joy ecstatically filling the room.

His puerile behavior was embarrassing, his puerile jokes falling flat.

She spoke with asperity, her tone asperity sharp and cutting.

The barrow was filled with vegetables, the barrow pushed by the vendor.

His garrulous nature made him a poor listener, his garrulous chatter dominating the conversation.

She adjusted her bonnet, the bonnet sitting neatly on her head.

His antecedents were unclear, his antecedents a mystery to everyone.

The exigencies of the situation demanded quick action, the exigencies leaving no room for delay.

The timbre of her voice was soothing, the timbre rich and warm.

He was lost in a reverie, a reverie that made him forget the world around him.

She was averse to taking risks, her averse nature making her cautious.

His words carried a tone of reproach, a reproach that stung deeply.

Her loquacity was exhausting, her loquacity leaving no room for others to speak.

A shriek pierced the air, the shriek startling everyone in the room.

The horse was trotting along the path, its trotting gait steady and smooth.

He spoke sententiously, his words sententiously delivered with authority.

Her inquisitive nature led her to ask many questions, her inquisitive mind always seeking answers.

He heaved a sigh of relief, his chest heaved as he relaxed.

She doted on her grandchildren, her doted affection evident in every gesture.

His reckless behavior was imperilling the mission, his imperilling actions causing concern.

The stubble on his chin was rough, the stubble a sign he hadn’t shaved.

The smell left her nauseated, the nauseated feeling making her dizzy.

His morbid fascination with death was unsettling, his morbid thoughts troubling.

He vouched for her honesty, his vouched testimony convincing the jury.

His debonair demeanor charmed everyone, his debonair style making him stand out.

He reeled from the shock, his mind reeled as he tried to process the news.

His callous disregard for others was shocking, his callous behavior unacceptable.

Their bantering was lighthearted, their bantering teasing each other good-naturedly.

Her anaemic complexion worried the doctor, her anaemic appearance suggesting poor health.

His aim was unerring, his unerring accuracy impressive.

The vendetta between the families was long-standing, the vendetta causing endless conflict.

They were sojourning in the countryside, their sojourning a temporary escape from the city.

Her petticoat peeked out from under her dress, the petticoat adding volume to her skirt.

He acted impetuously, his impetuously made decisions often leading to trouble.

The enmity between them was palpable, the enmity rooted in years of rivalry.

His rancour toward his rival was evident, his rancour poisoning every interaction.

She spoke peremptorily, her tone peremptorily leaving no room for argument.

They connived to deceive the others, their connived plan nearly succeeding.

The rigmarole of paperwork was exhausting, the rigmarole delaying the process.

He dealt with sundry tasks throughout the day, the sundry responsibilities keeping him busy.

A paroxysm of laughter overtook her, the paroxysm leaving her breathless.

His indiscretions were well-known, his indiscretions causing scandal.

Her snobbish attitude alienated others, her snobbish behavior making her unpopular.

Their raillery was good-natured, their raillery teasing each other without malice.

His wrath was fearsome, his wrath unleashed when provoked.

The sword was gripped firmly by the hilt, the hilt ornate and decorated.

The bustle of the city was overwhelming, the bustle constant and unrelenting.

The memory was poignant, a poignant reminder of happier times.

Her remonstrances fell on deaf ears, her remonstrances ignored by those in charge.

He was flabbergasted by the news, his flabbergasted expression saying it all.

His jauntiness was infectious, his jauntiness lifting everyone’s spirits.

She stood there with her mouth agape, her agape expression showing her surprise.

The epileptic seizure was sudden, the epileptic episode frightening to witness.

His suave manner impressed everyone, his suave charm undeniable.

The prosaic nature of the task bored him, the prosaic routine monotonous.

She was a consummate professional, her consummate skills unmatched.

----- The Murder on the Links