blackened

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

"My mom spends most of the morning in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the family. "

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

"The contractor will ceiling the new classroom walls with plaster before painting. "

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"The teacher used the phrase "make you stay after school" as a causative, forcing the student to remain behind. "

"The heavy curtains darkened the room, making it hard to see. "

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "