My aunt, whose absence was _____ for three weeks, was heartily welcome to remain away, for we were much merrier and more comfortable without her.

The thief made a ____ at the old lady?s purse.

Thepoorlady?spangmusthavebeenincreasedwhenshethoughtofherrival,______wasafavoriteofthewholeCourt,______shewasneglected.

These days people are becoming more and more _____ about the food they eat.

ThequestionofgoingtotheUnitedStatesforadoctor_____hismind