It’s quite normal to ten percent of the cost of a building for a period of six months or so, in case faults are found in it.
Every evening after dinner, if not ___ from work, I will spend some time walking my dog.
—What’s the matter with Della? —Well, her parents wouldn’t allow her to go to the party, but she still ___.
With everything needed ___, she declared that the party began.
When we were alone, she ___ out her heart to me about her broken marriage.
He held my hand very ___ at first but gradually his hold loosened.