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

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

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

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

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

I want you to succeed without（）and firmly believe that you will succeed if you try hard enough.

After she became a lawyer, she decided to （）criminal law.

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.

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