They had sent the beard, as directed, to "L. 
They had delivered the beard, as per the order.
They held on to the beard, thereby disobeying the direction given to them.
The white dog is walking on land.
a man is standing indoors at an office
Preventing a
The man is prepared for the water.
The austere wooden structure is not meant to convey a sense of permanence.
The dogs are all asleep.