--Did you buy the wonderful shoes? --Yes. They told me it would be cheap but _____ it cost me nearly $700.
Mr. Smith gradually _____ a knowledge of the subject.
The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and _____ him of speeding.
His new appointment takes _____ from the beginning of next month.
On this happy occasion, I'd like to say that we are _____ much obliged to you for your kind cooperation.
The car was completely _____ and the driver seriously injured.