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[ "happy", "easy", "important" ]
Some may think of our TV show being our [MASK] time, but when I meet people, they act just as excitedly as when I was during Batman days.
peak
[ "calmly", "madly", "nervously" ]
Some may think of our TV show being our peak time, but when I meet people, they act just as [MASK] as when I was during Batman days.
excitedly
[ "remain", "move", "stay" ]
So, it's not that the people [MASK] , but that the perception is different.
change
[ "simple", "bare", "poor" ]
He says he has made a [MASK] living over the past 45 years.
good
[ "play", "money", "life" ]
Being famous does not pay for food, housing and other costs, but [MASK] does.
work
[ "appreciate", "express", "convey" ]
If people can [MASK] that this is just part of the job - all the publicity, all the press, all the compliments, they could possibly keep a cool mind and not let it go to their heads.
understand
[ "narrowly", "ly", "hardly" ]
If people can understand that this is just part of the job - all the publicity, all the press, all the compliments, they could [MASK] keep a cool mind and not let it go to their heads.
possibly
[ "require", "warn", "remind" ]
If they look at it as part of their personality and [MASK] people to bow to them everywhere they go, that's not going to happen!
expect
[ "money", "work", "power" ]
The early Christian philosopher St. Augustine said, "The desire for [MASK] tempts even noble minds, but I would rather have truth than money or fame."
fame
[ "Give", "Tell", "Make" ]
[MASK] the story of this boy for example.He decided to study judo though he had lost his left arm in a car accident.
Take
[ "because", "before", "until" ]
Take the story of this boy for example.He decided to study judo [MASK] he had lost his left arm in a car accident.
though
[ "1eg", "eye", "hand" ]
Take the story of this boy for example.He decided to study judo though he had lost his left [MASK] in a car accident.
arm
[ "as", "beneath", "1ike" ]
The boy began lessons [MASK] an old Japanese judo master.The boy was doing well, so he couldn't understand why,after three months of training,the master had taught him only one move.
with
[ "for", "since", "or" ]
The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master.The boy was doing well, [MASK] he couldn't understand why,after three months of training,the master had taught him only one move.
so
[ "promised", "allowed", "delivered" ]
The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master.The boy was doing well, so he couldn't understand why,after three months of training,the master had [MASK] him only one move.
taught
[ "honestly", "impatiently", "rapidly" ]
"Sensei,"the boy [MASK] said to his master,"shouldn't I be learning more moves?"
finally
[ "fail", "agree", "demand" ]
"This is the only move you'11 ever [MASK] to know,"the sensei replied.
need
[ "avoided", "stopped", "regretted" ]
Not quite understanding,but believing in his teacher,the boy [MASK] training.
kept
[ "applied", "kept", "carried" ]
Several months later,the sensei [MASK] the boy to his first tournament.
took
[ "embarrassment", "encouragement", "disappointment" ]
To his [MASK] , the boy easily won his first two matches.
astonishment
[ "awkward", "frightening", "unique" ]
The third match proved to be more [MASK] ,but after some time,his opponent became impatient and charged;the boy skillfully used his one move to win the match.Still amazed by his success ,the boy was now in the finals.
difficult
[ "sacrificed", "suggested", "quitted" ]
The third match proved to be more difficult ,but after some time,his opponent became impatient and charged;the boy skillfully [MASK] his one move to win the match.Still amazed by his success ,the boy was now in the finals.
used
[ "competitor", "master", "challenge" ]
The third match proved to be more difficult ,but after some time,his opponent became impatient and charged;the boy skillfully used his one move to win the match.Still amazed by his [MASK] ,the boy was now in the finals.
success
[ "responsible", "casual", "stressed" ]
This time,his opponent was bigger,stronger,and more [MASK] .For a while,the boy appeared to be defeated.
experienced
[ "Threatened", "Disappointed", "Delighted" ]
[MASK] that the boy might get hurt ,the referee called a timeout .He was about to stop the match when the sensei interrupted ,saying,"No,let him continue."
Concerned
[ "tired", "defeated", "fined" ]
Concerned that the boy might get [MASK] ,the referee called a timeout .He was about to stop the match when the sensei interrupted ,saying,"No,let him continue."
hurt
[ "sighed", "added", "approved" ]
Concerned that the boy might get hurt ,the referee called a timeout .He was about to stop the match when the sensei [MASK] ,saying,"No,let him continue."
interrupted
[ "discovery", "difference", "decision" ]
Soon after the match began again,his opponent made a big [MASK] :he dropped his guard.The boy won the tournament.
mistake
[ "created", "exposed", "watched" ]
",the sensei answered, "First,you've almost [MASK] one of the most difficult throws in all of judo.Second,the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grasp your left arm."
mastered
[ "fortunately", "impossibly", "hardly" ]
So perfect timing is stuck to so that there is no confusion; but [MASK] , as I found out, there is.
frequently
[ "kept", "took", "expected" ]
When I [MASK] Kalyani's invitation to her wedding, I made a note of it in my diary.
received
[ "finally", "immediately", "suddenly" ]
She had been my schoolmate and we had got along well, so [MASK] I was happy to attend her wedding.
naturally
[ "pay", "call", "wait" ]
l decided to [MASK] for it and borrowed an Indian style shirt.
dress
[ "carefully", "completely", "easily" ]
From where I was sitting, I could not see [MASK] but I thought she had changed a little since she left school.
clearly
[ "experienced", "learned", "suffered" ]
From where I was sitting, I could not see clearly but I thought she had [MASK] a little since she left school.
changed
[ "nodded", "bent", "covered" ]
I [MASK] my head.
shook
[ "slowed", "looked", "calmed" ]
Anyway I [MASK] down to wait for the long ritual.
settled
[ "watch", "meet", "welcome" ]
As soon as the wedding was over, a line formed to [MASK] the couple and I joined in.
congratulate
[ "note", "invitation", "diary" ]
When I arrived and handed her the [MASK] , she looked up and flashed a beautiful smile and only then did I realize that the surprise was entirely mine: it was not Kalyani at all.
present
[ "forced", "wore", "pretended" ]
When I arrived and handed her the present , she looked up and [MASK] a beautiful smile and only then did I realize that the surprise was entirely mine: it was not Kalyani at all.
flashed
[ "regret", "Happiness", "pleasure" ]
When I arrived and handed her the present , she looked up and flashed a beautiful smile and only then did I realize that the [MASK] was entirely mine: it was not Kalyani at all.
surprise
[ "noisy", "strange", "splendid" ]
I had just attended the [MASK] wedding.
wrong
[ "get", "prove", "stop" ]
To [MASK] my shock, I smiled broadly.
hide
[ "Otherwise", "Moreover", "Therefore" ]
[MASK] , I was treated like a guest: the couple must each have thought I was the other's guest.
Anyway
[ "should", "could", "need" ]
Anyway , I was treated like a guest: the couple [MASK] each have thought I was the other's guest.
must
[ "standing", "open", "quiet" ]
Then I went to look for the correct wedding party in the [MASK] area.
waiting
[ "thought", "sorrow", "doubt" ]
As I was walking up to her, I realized I was in deep [MASK] : I had just given the present meant for her to a complete stranger.
trouble
[ "exercising", "cleaning", "cooking" ]
The watchband broke without my noticing, causing it to fall to the floor while I was doing some [MASK] .
washing
[ "fetch", "take", "choose" ]
As I stepped back to [MASK] some other clothes, I heard a terrible sound.
find
[ "reach", "description", "construction" ]
I saw that it was beyond [MASK] and sadly threw it into the garbage.
repair
[ "worn", "disabled", "lost" ]
Strangely, now that it is [MASK] I find that I have no wish to buy a new one.
gone
[ "Truly", "Really", "Likely" ]
[MASK] it is because in this digital age clocks are everywhere .
Perhaps
[ "somewhere", "nowhere", "anywhere" ]
Perhaps it is because in this digital age clocks are [MASK] .
everywhere
[ "shake", "nod", "move" ]
I can't even [MASK] my head without seeing what time it is.
turn
[ "although", "therefore", "instead" ]
I think that the real reason, [MASK] , is that as I have grown older, my relationship with time itself has changed.
however
[ "attitude", "concern", "friendship" ]
I think that the real reason, however , is that as I have grown older, my [MASK] with time itself has changed.
relationship
[ "young", "happy", "useful" ]
While I feel as [MASK] as ever, time in this world has gone by much too fast.
calm
[ "cheated", "comforted", "relieved" ]
The little baby boy I once [MASK] to sleep on my chest is now a 23yearold man who is bigger than me.
rocked
[ "lively", "childish", "clever" ]
Young and [MASK] adults from my childhood have grown old, sickened and even passed away .
energetic
[ "smile", "silence", "love" ]
It flows on and on and carries us with it on a river of [MASK] .
change
[ "black", "dead", "yellow" ]
The days zoom by , our hair turns [MASK] , our skin becomes wrinkled, and our bodies wear out.
gray
[ "bodies", "ages", "relatives" ]
Looking at our [MASK] cannot slow it down.
watches
[ "share", "divide", "value" ]
All we can do is embrace it and [MASK] each day we are given.
enjoy
[ "considerate", "interesting", "difficult" ]
So do your best to spend each [MASK] moment here in joy.
precious
[ "silently", "usefully", "interestingly" ]
Most [MASK] , do your best to spend your seconds here loving yourself, and others.
importantly
[ "preventing", "reducing", "suffering" ]
We are going through a lot of changes right now, which is [MASK] much stress for all of us.
causing
[ "funny", "nice", "dull" ]
A few weeks ago I was having a day so [MASK] that I even doubted if I had the ability to do this challenging work, and was about ready to change to a less stressful job elsewhere .
bad
[ "everywhere", "anywhere", "nowhere" ]
A few weeks ago I was having a day so bad that I even doubted if I had the ability to do this challenging work, and was about ready to change to a less stressful job [MASK] .
elsewhere
[ "working", "behaving", "speaking" ]
Something happened that day to change my way of [MASK] and I am so appreciative of this young lady.
thinking
[ "ended", "changed", "avoided" ]
That day I came into the office and was about to get the day [MASK] when Crystal came over.
started
[ "borrowed", "lent", "sold" ]
And she said, "I [MASK] you something."
bought
[ "delighted", "thankful", "worried" ]
I looked at her with a [MASK] look and said, "Well, thank you, but why would you buy me anything?"
puzzled
[ "might", "dare", "could" ]
I looked at her with a puzzled look and said, "Well, thank you, but why [MASK] you buy me anything?"
would
[ "then", "since", "after" ]
I had never spoke to this young lady [MASK] .
before
[ "dorm", "ship", "tower" ]
She said, "Every day I stand up and look across the [MASK] and see your lighthouses.
office
[ "challenging", "bad", "stressful" ]
Then I feel I am not alone and I encourage myself that there are always [MASK] things in life.
bright
[ "colleagues", "leaders", "I" ]
I saw this on the way to work and thought [MASK] would like it.
you
[ "opinion", "cause", "expectation" ]
I wish it would have the same [MASK] as your lighthouses do."
effect
[ "praised", "scolded", "refused" ]
I gave her a hug and [MASK] her.
thanked
[ "justice", "courage", "tolerance" ]
I don't think she knows how much that small act of [MASK] changed my day: I remained encouraged the rest of the day.
kindness
[ "careful", "tired", "alone" ]
I don't think she knows how much that small act of kindness changed my day: I remained [MASK] the rest of the day.
encouraged
[ "present", "work", "intention" ]
For anyone that reads this, I hope you remember, no matter what the [MASK] is, you could change someone's day, or even his views on life.
act
[ "so", "for", "nor" ]
For anyone that reads this, I hope you remember, no matter what the act is, you could change someone's day, [MASK] even his views on life.
or
[ "to", "of", "with" ]
These glass-houses were close to a public path, which was always used [MASK] children and young people walking to and from school .
by
[ "factory", "office", "work" ]
These glass-houses were close to a public path, which was always used by children and young people walking to and from [MASK] .
school
[ "bed-rooms", "living-room", "reading-room" ]
Flower's [MASK] .
glass-houses
[ "weak", "limited", "strange" ]
Flower was around, but the temptation often seemed to be too [MASK] when Mr.
strong
[ "impossible", "possible", "somewhere" ]
Flower was [MASK] to be seen.
unable
[ "cheerful", "wonderful", "careful" ]
Flower had tried in many ways to prevent the damage to his glass; but nothing that he had done had been [MASK] .
successful
[ "harm", "wrong", "wonder" ]
He had been to the school to complain to the headmaster, but this had not done any [MASK] .
good
[ "looked", "called", "surprised" ]
He had hidden in the bushes and run after those boys that threw stones towards his garden, but the boys could run much faster than he, and they even [MASK] at him at a distance.
laughed
[ "earth", "sticks", "branches" ]
He had even walked along the path and picked up all those [MASK] that he could find so that the boys would have nothing to throw , but they soon found others, or threw lumps of earth instead.
stones
[ "in", "off", "out" ]
Then just as he had given [MASK] hope of winning the battle, a truly wonderful idea came up to him.
up
[ "friend", "guest", "word" ]
Then just as he had given up hope of winning the battle, a truly wonderful [MASK] came up to him.
idea
[ "announcement", "sentences", "message" ]
On the board he painted the [MASK] : DO NOT THROW AT THIS NOTICE.
words
[ "quit", "land", "withdraw" ]
It seemed that we were about to [MASK] .
crash
[ "loudly", "clearly", "steadily" ]
Although I didn't shout, I couldn't have spoken [MASK] .
calmly
[ "followed", "nodded", "glanced" ]
The child [MASK] so carefully that she seemed unaffected by the sounds of fear around her.
listened
[ "sympathy", "regret", "shock" ]
The child listened so carefully that she seemed unaffected by the sounds of [MASK] around her.
fear
[ "escaped", "prevented", "suffered" ]
I suddenly remembered another girl who had [MASK] a terrible plane crash with the protection of her mother.
survived