The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

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

The aircraft vanished without（）

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

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

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

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

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

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.

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