1. The Wolof warrior, dazed by a vicious blow to the head and aimlessly reeling like a boxer about to drop to the canvas, proved easy prey for the slavers.
2. Pulling his coat over his head, the old gentleman stepped out into the rain and walked quickly away from his daughter’s house.
3. Plagued by doubts about her ability, Helen kept quiet in class, answering questions only when the teacher called on her.
4. Limping away from the huddle, the injured quarterback was cheered by the sympathetic crowed.
5. I carried the cumbersome bass drum in front of me, jostling my way through the stubborn crowd to the bandstand.
6. Russ, keeping one eye on his professor, quickly scanned the Playboy hidden behind his bulky literature anthology.
7. Recession makes the consumer more hesitant to spend money, creating financial problems for many firms.
8. At the far end of the bar, holding his head in his hands, sat Riley, so depressed that not even 100 proof scotch could cheer him up.