During the ___ the audience strolled and chatted in the foyer.

i took the offer at face __________. I didn't think they might be trying to trick me.

her laughter soon _________ the tension in the air.

it was hard to _______ his career ambitions with the needs of his children.

the three _________ assemblies together constitute the territorial congress.

the orchestra is unrivalled in terms ________ technical mastery and sheer vitality.

educationalists have called on the government to ______ tax on computers.

mrs wright came in and she said she'd ______ me a lift home.

willing volunteers ________ teams of helpers to carry everything in.

i haven't time to play with the children; i have other _______ to fry.

it can take many years to recover ______ the death of a loved one.