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

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

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

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

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

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

The aircraft vanished without（）

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

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

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