blotted

"The heavy rain seemed to obliterate all the chalk drawings on the sidewalk. "

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

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

"The muddy truck drove through the puddle and bespattered the pedestrians with dirty water. "

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

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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