His mother had thought it would be good for his character to ________ from home and earn some money on his own.

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My sister met him at the Grand Theatre yesterday afternoon, so he ________ your lecture.

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It was raining heavily. Little Mary felt cold, so she stood _______ to her mother.

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The old man is silent and hard ________.

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The hostess told us if was ________ that caused her to serve dinner an hour later than usual.

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It is strange that she ________ so upset.

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You didn’t have to take the medicine, but your head may ________ less if you do so.

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First the curtain ________ and then the bedclothes.

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________ to the man’s timely coming, the ________ boy was saved.

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Don’t use words, expressions, or phrases　　　　  only to people with specific knowledge.

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