He stopped his ears with his hands to _____ the terrible noise.
—Hello! Friendship Hotel.Can I help you? —Do you have a room with a double bed ________ for Saturday?
The newcomer is quite ________ to office work.Why not offer her some practical tips?
—You don't seem to be quite yourself today.What's wrong? —Oh, I'm suffering from a cold.Nothing serious ________.
—May I speak to Mr.Smith? —I am afraid not.He is at a meeting now.It's not ________.
________ his strength failed and he dropped behind in the race.