Perseverance is a kind of quality, and that’s ______ it takes to do anything well.
I am looking forward to ______ your answer as soon as possible.
—Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”? —No. When and where does the story ______ ?
Filled with anger, he didn’t shout or swear, but just ________ silently at me.
— You seem to be interested in writing. — What? _______, I’m getting tired of it.
He sat at the desk, __________ a novel.