148. People poke fun at her because she wears such strange hats. The part underlined means ____.
Words _____ me when I wanted to express my thanks to him for having saved my son from the burning house.
—He is ________ a brave man. —We can’t admire his courage___________.
—How often do you eat out?—________, but usually once a week.
“Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” is a proverb, ______ life is beautiful and full of frustrations as well.
—I don’t think you should use the dictionary while reading newspapers. —________ , but I can’t do without it.