preoccupied

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

"The father tried to preoccupy the child with his keys."

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

"My favorite books are kept at the library; I don't have them elsewhere. "

"The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "