I selected them as my business partners not only because I respect their ability but also because I have unlimited confidence in their character and (a)   .

Although the cut on my arm was bleeding quite heavily, it proved to be quite (a)   and required only a tight bandage.

Their idea of a(n) (a)   student is someone so perfect in so many ways that he or she would be too good to exist.

We spent many pleasant hours poring over all kinds of maps and guidebooks, planning the (a)   for our trip across the United States.

In 1722, Daniel Defoe published his famous account of the (a)   history of Moll Flanders.

the tapes of the conversations were regarded as (a)   proof that the official had been aware of the crime.

Legally a defendant is innocent until proven guilty, so do not (a)   a refusal to testify as an admission of guilt.

When we consider the (a)   misery of the last years of his life, we must conclude that he paid in full for his offenses.

Phyllis was way too polite to mention John's crude behavior at the party, but she certainly (a)   to it when she spoke of "unnecessary unpleasantness".

America's most (a)   weapon in the struggle for world influence is its great tradition of democracy and freedom.

His skillful use of flattery and double-talk to persuade us to agree to his scheme was a typical example of his (a)   .

His conceit and his cold disregard for other people's feelings make him utterly (a)   !

If you allow your foot to (a)   into the aisle, someone may trip over it.

The man has filed a lawsuit seeking (a)   payments on behalf of all families who were forced to live in internment camps.

Neither misfortunes nor happy events seem to have the slightest effect on my friend's (a)   disposition.

Blue jeans, once (a)   to the cowboys of the American West, are now a familiar part of the whole world's wardrobe.

On the (a)   of delivering a package, the burglar sought to gain entrance to the house.

By disregarding the flood of excuses, explanations, and justifications, we were able to (a)   the true reasons for her actions.

It is quite useless to try to (a)   dissatisfied customers who actually enjoy being angry and making complaints.