__________ most efficient way to understand thousands of new words is to gain __________ good knowledge of basic word formation.
. As Christmas draws near, they feel more and more uneasy with their stored money ____.
. — When did they come back last night? — It was midnight ____ all of us were sleeping.
. I don’t want _____ like I’m speaking ill of anybody, but the manager’s plan is unfair.
. . Jenny, your paintings are wonderful. I _____ you learned to paint.
. The jewelry shop is reported in the local newspaper ___ last night.