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

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

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

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

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

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

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

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

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

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