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

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

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

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

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

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

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

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

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

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