I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

In China,it is quite (nature)（） for people to go back home for the Spring Festival.

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.