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

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

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

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

（）students often find it difficult to live in China at first.

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

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

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

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