beetled

"The chimney of the old factory belched out thick, black smoke. "

"As there was a lot of damage, we chose the heavy roller to flatten the pitch."

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

"Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open."

"He beetled off on his vacation."

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!"

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

"The wood craftsman carefully carved a beautiful bird from a block of pine. "

"The family thatched the old barn roof with dried reeds. "

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "