The number of people present at the concert was ______ than expected. There were many tickets left.
I __________ to be out when you called me this morning.
-I was amazed to find that you are an excellent cook.-I have experience __________ cooking at an Italian restaurant.
Strong __________ can be very dangerous for swimmers.
Mr Brown is a(n)__________ secretary in our office, for he is able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time and energy.
It was nearly an hour __________ the sleeping pill __________ effect.