I like the close-cropped cut.

He ate excessively during the party.

I asked him point-blank if he wanted to come with us.

He dove headlong into the new adventure.

This room is decorated with floral curtains.

He was walking backwards along the dark path.

The ball came to the surface after being lost in the water.

He looked askew at the painting hanging on the wall.

I thoroughly examined the problem before making a decision.

He studied the text thoroughly.