2. Tom didn’t bat an (a)   when Ann said she was leaving.

3. How did you keep your (a)   in such a difficult situation?

4. Sam twisted Jane’s (a)   and she lent him the money.

5. John was pulling your (a)   .

6. Can you give me a (a)   clearing the table?

7. Ignore Mark: don’t let him get under your (a)   .

8. I’ll stick my (a)   out.

9. Mary sometimes speaks straight from her (a)   and sometimes in puzzles.