The Goldfinch 1.i

He was (a)   up the mountain, trying to beat his record for the fastest ascent.

The road was paved with uneven (a)   that made it difficult to walk on.

She was so angry at him that she (a)   out of the room in a huff.

Due to the country's economic (a)   measures, many citizens struggled to make ends meet.

(a)   all the chaos, he managed to remain calm and focused.

The forest was so (a)   that it was hard to see more than a few feet ahead.

The small plane landed smoothly on the (a)   , making the passengers grateful for a safe flight.

She quickly turned her attention away from the accident, trying to (a)   her gaze from the gruesome scene.

The flowers were wilting in the (a)   , but they still managed to bring a touch of color to the grey day.

The family had to endure a long winter without electricity as they faced a (a)   of power due to the storm damage.