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

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

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.

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

After she became a lawyer, she decided to （）criminal law.

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

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

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

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

The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.