108. Dr. Manette had been mentally ____ byhis long years alone in prison and his hair had turned white.

Bread and butter____________ for breakfast in many Chinese homes nowadays.

The time is fast ________ when we will have to make a decision. [ ]

Jack, is there ______ in today’snewspaper? —No, nothing.

The Un is to____an end to the dispute between the two countries. I’m sure the issure will_____ an end soon.