例句： The cake we made was somewhat of a failure.

例句： I am sick, I have to confine to bed.

例句： Edible roots; an edible mushroom.

例句： we trifled too long at the fair

例句： An informal brunch served as a preface to the three-day conference.

例句： Her resistance to the proposal has crumpled.

例句： I fear that a prior engagement will prohibit me from joining you in dinner.

例句： Sadness prevailed in our mind.

例句： Within hours, she was free to resume her journey westward.

例句： It won't make much difference whether you go today or tomorrow.