My uncle is a very humourous person, and he often __________ us for hours with funny stories.
He took it for granted that these local laws ____ the new comers like himself.
Can you imagine what difficulty he had ____ the work?
Do be careful with those fireworks; the slightest spark could _____ them _____ .
There is no ____ thinking more about the matter. Take it easy.
In order to go to the palace ball, the pretty girl ____ herself ____ carefully.