The first (a)   of the poem introduces us to the misguided lovers.

The writer’s (a)   is characterized by short simple sentences that are easily understood.

The (a)   of Shakespeare's poems is called Iambic Pentameter.

The fisherman uses a sinking boat as an (a)   for a bad marriage; if you ignore the leaks for a while, you both drown.

Although the hotel describes itself as a five-star resort, in reality the run-down building is the (a)   of a fine hotel.

The lady in red had an (a)   smile which made all the men curious about her.

This year he faces a similar (a)   inspired by the confusing nature of the subject.

Without any leads or evidence, the detectives can only (a)   about who might have committed the crime.

I wish my professor's instructions were less (a)   so that I could better understand them.

Because the scientist had only (a)   to back up his untested theory, he doubted if the university would offer him any research funds.