C(c)hild as he is , he is       taller of the two persons.

—How was your dinner date, dear?

—Very nice.                 .

There is nearly five thousand dollars         of goods in the shop.

He has been caught      the rain and is wet       the skin.

 —Mr. President, do you plan to educate your two daughters to be officials?

—To tell you the truth, I hope they can do whatever     their interests.

—I’m sorry, but I didn’t mean        out your secret.

—But you know, letting out one’s secret means    one’s feelings.

The small factories           the fall of the prices.

Once or twice he has had difficulty making decision on his own, but         he is an independent man.

It is not where you come from or what you are, but the ability to do the job        matters.

The doctor recommended he        a few more days in hospital.