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

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

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

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

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

Our department（）courses in several foreign languages.

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

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.

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