Upon reaching an/a ______ age, children are encouraged, but not forced, to “leave the nest”.

Historically, ________ main material for making tables has been wood, but ________ metal and stone have also been used.

_they say, just take your own way.

Time is of no importance to great thoughts, ________ are as fresh today as when they first passed through their authors’ minds, ages ago.

The old couple were both very ______ and felt the new-born baby was a gift from God. [ ]