I originally thought it was a bad idea. However, ___ second thought, you may have a point, so let's discuss your plan more over dinner.

Simon is ___ a lot of stress at the moment. His wife left and he just lost his job.

Don't worry. I have forgiven you for not showing up for dinner. It is water ___ the bridge.

___ addition to the textbook, you also have to buy the new edition of the workbook because you will need both this semester.

What are you ___ such a hurry for? You need to slow down because people make a lot of mistakes when they rush.

___ of respect for your mother, I'm going to leave now before I get angry and say something I will certainly regret.

As his big brother, you owe it to him to keep him ___ your protection during his first year of high school.

I don't believe you. Lying is completely ___ of character for him. I have known him for ten years and I have never heard him tell a lie.

___ all likelihood, I will not retire this year but I do want you to know that I will probably do so in the next five years.

Don't worry about a thing. You'll feel better ___ no time. You look better already and the flu doesn't usually last more than a couple of days.