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

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our department（）courses in several foreign languages.

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