I ___ taking his illness lying down, he insisted on working to the end heart and soul.
She tried _______, but failed; now she could do nothing but wait till her husband came.
She ______ another match and in the light she made her way without making any noise.
Our trip was_______. We did not find anything unusual.
We tried _______ her milk to drink, but she did not get better.
________ himself with great strength, he raised himself.