I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

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

The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

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

In China,it is quite (nature)（） for people to go back home for the Spring Festival.

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

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

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