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

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

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

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

The aircraft vanished without（）

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

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

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

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.

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