Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.