172. Since the disaster of September 11, American economy has got into a jam. The underlined part probably means _____.
-You're coughing badly, Martin. Why not give up smoking? -Give up smoking? Easier said than done, Amy. Once you __________ the habit of smoking, it is very hard for you to __________.
Her father gave her the __________ of getting further education or starting to work.
-Have we __________ water? -Yes. We'd better get some.
They would not allow him __________ across the enemy line.
He __________ up early since his childhood.