The noise of the typewriter really _________ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
He_______________us but he was short of money at the time.
As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid______________________________________________ we asked.
Standing on the tip of the cape,____________________ .
The packages___________________ so that it would be easier to carry them.
In spite of her abilities, Laura has been_____________________ overlooked for promotion.
We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to_____________________ our party tonight.
Education in many countries is compulsory________the age of 16.
The boat was sailing north when a terrible storm_____________ .
__________ John Kennedy was elected president, he was the youngest American President ever.
The phrase "keeps sellers on their toes" in the passage mostly means "______".