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（）

In China,it is quite (nature)（） for people to go back home for the Spring Festival.

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.

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

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.

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

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

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.