Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

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.

I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

I was（）than angry when I saw how they'd ruined the landscape.

People appreciate（）with him because he has a good sense of humor.

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