The boy had to be ___ with such a large family that he grew thinner and thinner.

The manager is said to have arrived back from Paris where he ______ some European partners.[ ]

Alex has lost his job.—________? As far as I know, he is devoted to his work

Yesterday morning he got up earlier than________ , for it was not a （n）________day.

______ is the kindness of the nurse thatthe patient can never be ______ to her