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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.

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