blacked

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

"He spent the afternoon blacking the metal gate with fresh paint to prevent rust. "

"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

"Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime."

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"They lodged a protest with the authorities."

"The boycott of the company's products hurt their sales. "

"My grandfather was a skilled industrial during the 1950s. "

"The smoke from the burning toast started to blacken the kitchen ceiling. "

"I propose going to see a film."

"The dispute over who cleaned the kitchen last night led to a family argument. "