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

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

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our department（）courses in several foreign languages.