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

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.