He has puzzled . . . . . . . . the figures for hours without being able to make head or tail of them.

He is honest . . . . . . . . his dealings.

A father is blind . . . . . . . . the faults of his son.

It rained . . . . . . . . days together.

He is jealous . . . . . . . . her success.

He criticizes others, but is blind . . . . . . . . his own faults.

South Africa brushed . . . . . . . . the threat of tougher economic sanctions.

Most people prefer taking . . . . . . . . a hobby to relieve stress.

The committee regrets that it cannot accede . . . . . . . . your request for a month's unpaid leave.