“It must be eaten ripe since latex and tannin present in the unripe fruit give it an unpleasantly astringent taste.”

“He was still an immature boy and he could not handle the presumptions, or the contextual implications of a remark that was little more than an ironic, playful bit of baseball chatter.”

“Lucas actually began to engrave at the early age of nine and applied himself to the work with such unremitting enthusiasm that his mother became concerned for his health.”

“Howie gave a little laugh, but Moncrief either didn't get it or thought it was inappropriate to make jokes at a time like this.”

“Their past excesses, their over-indulgence in lamentable sins, have shattered their constitutions, and when the crisis came, they were found unready for the fight.”

“I realize it is the most hyped game of the year, but I can't put my finger on why I feel so unenthused about its impending release.”

“The taramasalata, or carp roe spread, was tasty, and the moussaka was fragrant with the scent of cloves.”