The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

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

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

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.

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.

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

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

The aircraft vanished without（）