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[ "admired", "believed", "collected" ]
I don't remember much about what we [MASK] in her class,but my mother once told me that we used to write a lot.
1earned
[ "analyze", "count", "eat" ]
I don't remember much about what we 1earned in her class,but my mother once told me that we used to [MASK] a lot.
write
[ "delays", "escapes", "exercises" ]
And I would bring back what I wrote and she would look at it and see there were so many [MASK] .
mistakes
[ "still", "ever", "never" ]
Sometimes [MASK] a Good!
even
[ "relieved", "1imited", "mentioned" ]
But it [MASK] my mother, so one day when she met Mrs. White at a Parent-Teacher meeting,she asked her why she never corrected my mistakes and why she never red-pencilled in the right spellings of words or pointed out grammatical errors.
worried
[ "measured", "minded", "improved" ]
But it worried my mother, so one day when she met Mrs. White at a Parent-Teacher meeting,she asked her why she never [MASK] my mistakes and why she never red-pencilled in the right spellings of words or pointed out grammatical errors.
corrected
[ "positions", "replies", "reports" ]
But it worried my mother, so one day when she met Mrs. White at a Parent-Teacher meeting,she asked her why she never corrected my mistakes and why she never red-pencilled in the right [MASK] of words or pointed out grammatical errors.
spellings
[ "examined", "disappointed", "punished" ]
And Mrs. White said "The children are just beginning to get [MASK] about using words,about forming sentences.
excited
[ "extra", "colour", "heavy" ]
I don't want to dampen that enthusiasm with [MASK] ink.
red
[ "should", "will", "mustn't" ]
Spelling and grammar can wait but the wonder of words [MASK] ..." I grew up learning to use words with loving confidence like that.
won't
[ "independence", "calmness", "knowledge" ]
Spelling and grammar can wait but the wonder of words won't ..." I grew up learning to use words with loving [MASK] like that.
confidence
[ "calm", "careful", "thorough" ]
I 1ook back now and think she must have been a rather [MASK] teacher -- to exercise such red-pen restraint ,to allow the joy,wonder and excitement of expression to flower -- however faultily -- like that,because to bloom is better than not to bloom.
extraordinary
[ "arrange", "remind", "require" ]
I 1ook back now and think she must have been a rather extraordinary teacher -- to exercise such red-pen restraint ,to [MASK] the joy,wonder and excitement of expression to flower -- however faultily -- like that,because to bloom is better than not to bloom.
allow
[ "mistake", "misunderstand", "misuse" ]
I used to [MASK] beautiful a lot.
misspell
[ "after", "for", "without" ]
Never could I quite remember that the e went [MASK] the a.
before
[ "deserve", "obtain", "plan" ]
Pretty is easier to spell but it doesn't hold as much as you [MASK] sometimes.
mean
[ "wonder", "intention", "choice" ]
And thanks to Mrs. White I felt no [MASK] about writing what I meant even if I couldn't quite spell it out.
difficulty
[ "wheel", "engine", "door" ]
I rolled down my [MASK] and signed to the man to my car.
window
[ "working", "living", "studying" ]
I asked him where he was [MASK] and he told me he needed a ride to his doctor's office which would close in 15 minutes.
heading
[ "walk", "talk", "trip" ]
I asked him where he was heading and he told me he needed a [MASK] to his doctor's office which would close in 15 minutes.
ride
[ "farmer", "pianist", "doctor" ]
As soon as he got in he told me that he was a [MASK] and went out to sea for weeks at a time.
fisherman
[ "stopped", "agreed", "preferred" ]
He took medicine for his nerves and [MASK] to get another prescription before he left on the boat.
needed
[ "nobody", "anyone", "everybody" ]
He said that he had prayed [MASK] would stop for him so he could be there before the doctor's office closed.
someone
[ "teacher's", "manager's", "captain's" ]
He said that he had prayed someone would stop for him so he could be there before the [MASK] office closed.
doctor's
[ "good", "normal", "wrong" ]
With some [MASK] driving we managed to make it there in about 10 minutes . I then asked him how he planned on getting back home and he said he could walk.
fast
[ "days", "hours", "weeks" ]
With some fast driving we managed to make it there in about 10 [MASK] . I then asked him how he planned on getting back home and he said he could walk.
minutes
[ "focused", "depended", "turned" ]
With some fast driving we managed to make it there in about 10 minutes . I then asked him how he [MASK] on getting back home and he said he could walk.
planned
[ "look", "call", "drive" ]
"I'll patiently [MASK] for you and bring you back," I told him.
wait
[ "doubted", "greeted", "accepted" ]
He [MASK] me and said he should only be about 15 minutes.
thanked
[ "home", "office", "shop" ]
Afterwards he got back in my [MASK] and tried his hardest to pay me back: offering me dinner, gas money, even offering to ship me 40 lbs of scallops !
car
[ "angrily", "immediately", "surprisingly" ]
I [MASK] refused, gave him a smile card and asked him to help someone else the next time he had a chance . I drove him back to where I had picked him up and after one more "thank you" he was on his way.
politely
[ "dream", "problem", "choice" ]
I politely refused, gave him a smile card and asked him to help someone else the next time he had a [MASK] . I drove him back to where I had picked him up and after one more "thank you" he was on his way.
chance
[ "before", "until", "besides" ]
I politely refused, gave him a smile card and asked him to help someone else the next time he had a chance . I drove him back to where I had picked him up and [MASK] one more "thank you" he was on his way.
after
[ "never", "sometimes", "seldom" ]
I feel that the universe [MASK] provides us with what we need.
always
[ "opinion", "way", "condition" ]
In the man's [MASK] it was a ride, in mine the opportunity to help someone else.
case
[ "repeated", "false", "baseless" ]
His sister Sarah replied, "Whoa, that's a [MASK] accusation to make against your best friend!"
serious
[ "clean", "store", "choose" ]
Rachel remembered two days ago when he had brought out his coin collection for Eric to [MASK] .At the end of that day, Rachel's mother had asked him to do her a favor,so he had asked his friend,"1s it okay if I leave you for a few minutes?"
see
[ "working", "playing", "glaring" ]
I'll clean up here," [MASK] at the piles of coins on the floor.
gesturing
[ "seek", "select", "collect" ]
When Rachel had returned, it never occurred to him to [MASK] his coins until two days later that he realized some quarters were missing . Sarah said, "Why don't you just ask him?"
check
[ "destroyed", "messed", "decreasing" ]
When Rachel had returned, it never occurred to him to check his coins until two days later that he realized some quarters were [MASK] . Sarah said, "Why don't you just ask him?"
missing
[ "replace", "pick", "remove" ]
Hey, Best Friend, did you [MASK] my coin collection?"
steal
[ "knowing", "asking", "minding" ]
Rachel thought for a moment, [MASK] if that would be a good idea.
deciding
[ "stupidity", "abandon", "failure" ]
The theft of his collection left him with a feeling of [MASK] .
betrayal
[ "decision", "appearance", "method" ]
"How could I have misjudged my friend's [MASK] ?"
character
[ "confident", "generous", "silent" ]
Eric was acting funny sort of nervous, like he couldn't be [MASK] .
still
[ "so", "after", "if" ]
Anger blossomed as Rachel watched Eric pretend to be kind, [MASK] Eric had obviously stolen from him.
when
[ "expressed", "condemned", "argued" ]
Suddenly, Eric [MASK] ,"I can't stand it anymore!"
yelled
[ "purpose", "choices", "desire" ]
Rachel was astonished at hearing his own [MASK] burst forth from his friend!
thoughts
[ "shocked", "curious", "cruel" ]
Only, instead of sounding [MASK] , Eric sounded excited.
guilty
[ "jar", "can", "bag" ]
I was going to wait until your birthday, but I can't wait1" Slowly, Rachel lifted the top of the [MASK] .
box
[ "form", "condition", "style" ]
Each quarter was in its own [MASK] in a new collection case.
spot
[ "air", "wind", "sweat" ]
Rachel felt [MASK] rush over his neck and ears.
heat
[ "absently", "unwillingly", "fearfully" ]
He [MASK] said, "Thank you this means...a great deal to me."
weakly
[ "down", "in", "up" ]
He was grateful that Eric had cut him [MASK] before he said something he would regret . Eric was exactly the type of person he wanted as a friend !
off
[ "suspect", "explode", "tolerate" ]
He was grateful that Eric had cut him off before he said something he would [MASK] . Eric was exactly the type of person he wanted as a friend !
regret
[ "coach", "e-pal", "supervisor" ]
Last night I wrote an article for the school newspaper that described how I feel right now in honest terms.I emailed it to our wonderful [MASK] ,and after she read it, she asked a very good question:"Do you want the entire school body,including our senior class and the teaching staff to read this?"
editor
[ "deleted", "forwarded", "reserved" ]
Last night I wrote an article for the school newspaper that described how I feel right now in honest terms.I emailed it to our wonderful editor ,and after she [MASK] it, she asked a very good question:"Do you want the entire school body,including our senior class and the teaching staff to read this?"
read
[ "junior", "main", "key" ]
Last night I wrote an article for the school newspaper that described how I feel right now in honest terms.I emailed it to our wonderful editor ,and after she read it, she asked a very good question:"Do you want the [MASK] school body,including our senior class and the teaching staff to read this?"
entire
[ "member", "clerk", "fellow" ]
Last night I wrote an article for the school newspaper that described how I feel right now in honest terms.I emailed it to our wonderful editor ,and after she read it, she asked a very good question:"Do you want the entire school body,including our senior class and the teaching [MASK] to read this?"
staff
[ "agreed", "controlled", "supported" ]
That question pretty much [MASK] my thoughts.I'm not a very open person;I tend to let only a few friends know exactly what's going on in my life.I suppose that's where my personality says the opposite to itself, because I'm also an honest person .
matched
[ "easygoing", "shy", "optimistic" ]
That question pretty much matched my thoughts.I'm not a very [MASK] person;I tend to let only a few friends know exactly what's going on in my life.I suppose that's where my personality says the opposite to itself, because I'm also an honest person .
open
[ "rarely", "roughly", "usually" ]
That question pretty much matched my thoughts.I'm not a very open person;I tend to let only a few friends know [MASK] what's going on in my life.I suppose that's where my personality says the opposite to itself, because I'm also an honest person .
exactly
[ "how", "what", "When" ]
That question pretty much matched my thoughts.I'm not a very open person;I tend to let only a few friends know exactly what's going on in my life.I suppose that's [MASK] my personality says the opposite to itself, because I'm also an honest person .
where
[ "exciting", "simple", "boring" ]
Being honest is [MASK] .It involves taking risks-huge risks-and putting yourself on the edge.
difficult
[ "everybody", "somebody", "myself" ]
Being honest is difficult .It involves taking risks-huge risks-and putting [MASK] on the edge.
yourself
[ "unreliable", "weaker", "permanent" ]
Opening up to someone can be the hardest thing for you in the world and either lead to the hurt of feeling or [MASK] friendships.During the course of my life,I've experienced both .
stronger
[ "either", "neither", "nothing" ]
Opening up to someone can be the hardest thing for you in the world and either lead to the hurt of feeling or stronger friendships.During the course of my life,I've experienced [MASK] .
both
[ "burden", "dream", "goal" ]
In positive ways,being honest can be a [MASK] .Pretending is not only difficult, but it's very tiring.Last year, when I discovered that I could be open with two people whom I was already good friends with,the load on my shoulders felt much 1ighter .Telling someone your secret feelings is scary;trusting someone with your heart and soul is hard.Of course,putting one's feelings into print for the general population to read is also rather frightening.
release
[ "while", "also", "meanwhile" ]
In positive ways,being honest can be a release .Pretending is not only difficult, [MASK] it's very tiring.Last year, when I discovered that I could be open with two people whom I was already good friends with,the load on my shoulders felt much 1ighter .Telling someone your secret feelings is scary;trusting someone with your heart and soul is hard.Of course,putting one's feelings into print for the general population to read is also rather frightening.
but
[ "heavier", "unpredictable", "unbearable" ]
In positive ways,being honest can be a release .Pretending is not only difficult, but it's very tiring.Last year, when I discovered that I could be open with two people whom I was already good friends with,the load on my shoulders felt much [MASK] .Telling someone your secret feelings is scary;trusting someone with your heart and soul is hard.Of course,putting one's feelings into print for the general population to read is also rather frightening.
1ighter
[ "miserable", "strong", "joyful" ]
In positive ways,being honest can be a release .Pretending is not only difficult, but it's very tiring.Last year, when I discovered that I could be open with two people whom I was already good friends with,the load on my shoulders felt much 1ighter .Telling someone your [MASK] feelings is scary;trusting someone with your heart and soul is hard.Of course,putting one's feelings into print for the general population to read is also rather frightening.
secret
[ "by", "via", "beyond" ]
In positive ways,being honest can be a release .Pretending is not only difficult, but it's very tiring.Last year, when I discovered that I could be open with two people whom I was already good friends with,the load on my shoulders felt much 1ighter .Telling someone your secret feelings is scary;trusting someone [MASK] your heart and soul is hard.Of course,putting one's feelings into print for the general population to read is also rather frightening.
with
[ "reality", "use", "practice" ]
In positive ways,being honest can be a release .Pretending is not only difficult, but it's very tiring.Last year, when I discovered that I could be open with two people whom I was already good friends with,the load on my shoulders felt much 1ighter .Telling someone your secret feelings is scary;trusting someone with your heart and soul is hard.Of course,putting one's feelings into [MASK] for the general population to read is also rather frightening.
print
[ "property", "aid", "guide" ]
But I know they are with me every day in what they taught me and in the [MASK] they gave me.
advice
[ "before", "while", "since" ]
Every morning my father's message to me was: "Remember that [MASK] you walk out of this door, you carry responsibility, the good name of this family, the hopes and dreams of your mom and dad.
when
[ "hoped", "failed", "attempted" ]
We moved past the guys-in-a-garage stage and [MASK] to be pretty good, doing getting-paid gigs most weekends, which made me thrilled .
got
[ "disappointed", "confused", "lost" ]
We moved past the guys-in-a-garage stage and got to be pretty good, doing getting-paid gigs most weekends, which made me [MASK] .
thrilled
[ "centred", "spent", "offered" ]
At that time, though part of me was [MASK] up in that band, another part of me was the oldest son in the Clark family, proud of my origin and a dedicated student busy applying to colleges.
wrapped
[ "scared", "guilty", "ashamed" ]
At that time, though part of me was wrapped up in that band, another part of me was the oldest son in the Clark family, [MASK] of my origin and a dedicated student busy applying to colleges.
proud
[ "unless", "until", "if" ]
I didn't think I had much chance of getting in, [MASK] I wanted to try.
yet
[ "economic", "political", "literary" ]
So I was riding around being Mr Cool Rock Musician half of the time, and the other half I was focused on family and [MASK] goals.
academic
[ "ways", "processes", "directions" ]
I was running on parallel [MASK] .
tracks
[ "optimistic", "cheerful", "confident" ]
However, I began to feel [MASK] . I realized I was on quite different tracks: I actually was becoming two people, switching identities back and forth depending on who I was with.
uncomfortable
[ "exactly", "eventually", "fortunately" ]
However, I began to feel uncomfortable . I realized I was on quite different tracks: I [MASK] was becoming two people, switching identities back and forth depending on who I was with.
actually
[ "acting", "discovering", "seeking" ]
However, I began to feel uncomfortable . I realized I was on quite different tracks: I actually was becoming two people, [MASK] identities back and forth depending on who I was with.
switching
[ "conditions", "competence", "health" ]
As I considered my [MASK] , my parents' words were right there, helping me to see that my dreams weren't about signing a record deal, letting my hair grow, and living in a tour bus.
choices
[ "looked", "called", "gave" ]
So I [MASK] out.
dropped
[ "disturbed", "cool", "tolerant" ]
My bandmasters were [MASK] .
shocked
[ "in", "by", "to" ]
They thought I was crazy to withdraw [MASK] the peak of real success.
at
[ "personality", "interests", "consideration" ]
But however successful that band got, I knew it wasn't in line with my [MASK] , with my feeling of what I was meant to do, with who I was - it simply wasn't me.
goals
[ "aimed", "demanded", "forced" ]
But however successful that band got, I knew it wasn't in line with my goals , with my feeling of what I was [MASK] to do, with who I was - it simply wasn't me.
meant
[ "recall", "rebuild", "reunite" ]
In that instant and in many others throughout my life, my parent's advice has helped me recenter and [MASK] . I could remember who I was - the hopes and dreams I carried.
refocus
[ "break", "pass", "put" ]
I'd been excited to visit my sister--Therese, but all I could think about was how I'd hurt my back and had to [MASK] down my hours at work.
cut
[ "business", "time", "health" ]
"Just wish I could stop worrying about [MASK] ."
money
[ "had", "got", "enjoyed" ]
"Mom [MASK] to make this kind of cake for all of us.
used
[ "wake", "bring", "pick" ]
It will [MASK] you up."
cheer
[ "extra", "good", "easy" ]
It wasn't easy being a single mom, raising eight of us kids with [MASK] money, but that couldn't bring Mom down.
little
[ "faced", "surprised", "caught" ]
She got that spirit from our grandmother, who was never [MASK] about the hardships(,).
upset
[ "getting", "having", "finding" ]
Also, Mom was good at [MASK] use of food.
making
[ "many", "some", "few" ]
She always found a way to include a special treat on birthday or Christmas--a tasty cake with [MASK] eggs, milk or butter.
no