Susan advised me not to buy the vase, but I bought it _____.
Bill suggested ______ a meeting on what to do for the Shanghai Expo during the vacation.
The lawyer listened with full attention, ______ to miss any point.
I had great difficulty ______ the suitable food on the menu in that restaurant.
At one point I made up my mind to talk to Uncle Sam. Then I changed my mind, ______ that he could do nothing to help.
Sarah pretended to be cheerful, ______ nothing about the argument.