If we ________ a table earlier, we wouldn't be standing here in a queue.
What is most obvious in this book are all those details of daily living which make Mrs. Richard _____ common.
The firemen managed to _____ the fire in time.
It was a great _____ for him to be pleasant to people he didn't like.
John was very upset because he was _____ by the police with breaking the law.
He is a very honest official and never _____ any gifts from the people who sought his help.