The principal said my invisible friend also had detention, so at least I wasn’t lonely.
I thought detention meant “extra learning party,” but it actually meant “sit quietly and rethink your life choices.”
My sister bragged she’s never had detention, but that’s only because she commits her crimes at home.
In detention, I spent twenty minutes trying to figure out if the classroom plant was also in trouble or just bored.
Some schools used to make kids write lines like “I must not talk” hundreds of times in detention—basically turning punishment into a very boring writing workout.
The teacher closed the door. In detention, a tired boy tapped a pencil while shadows moved past the window. Detention rules forbade leaving; detention papers sat on the desk. Each tick of the clock felt like detention itself. When the bell finally rang, relief flooded him — the long detention was over.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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