——They say that my new car is a ____________ of money. ——Don’t you think those words are just sour grapes?
The house rent is ____ higher. I get about half the space I had at home but I’ll have to pay _____ here.
Stories that ______ old times usually leave a very deep impression on those living in this area.
_______ from her parents, she was left with her two young sisters--aged three and seven.
—Those are size 44. You might need a smaller size. —Yes, I ______ a bit of weight. I have been trying to lose weight!
—How did you do in the driving test yesterday? —I had a narrow ______. My month-long practice gave me some comfort.