In opposition to Wilson’s calm demeanor, his wife’s (a)   voice grates on Nick’s nerves.

The vibrancy of the city is a direct contrast to the (a)   life in West Egg.

With a gesture of grand (a)   , Mildred gives the impression that she believes herself part of the rich and famous.

The lines between West Egg and East Egg are sometimes (a)   and blurred.

(a)   and without energy, Catherine seems disinclined to entertain her guests.

The tracks of the train are (a)   to the streets of the busy city.

The gigantic, blue eyes of Doctor Eckleburg blur the rest of his (a)   on the billboard at the entrance of the Valley of Ashes.

At Catherine’s apartment, the women chatter (a)   as the men try to find topics to discuss.

Despite Tom’s hulking appearance, he could move (a)   and attack at a moment’s notice.