Dimension an array to hold only as much data as you intend to put into it.

He entertained us wonderfully.

Oh dear, is that your baby getting unpacifiably hysterical just as you're ready to create an amazing decoupage masterpiece? Don't be alarmed. Babies are just like us; they have their good days and their bad.

I loved to straggle off in the mornings […], just perusing around for firewood.