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

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

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

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

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

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

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

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

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

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