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.

I am to be your mentor for the next six months. If you are ever ___ doubt about something, feel free to ask me and I will help as much as I can.

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

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.

My wife and I are going ___ a cruise for our 10th anniversary that is coming up next month.

The provincial nurses' union went ___ strike again. It seems like they strike for more money every other year.

___ behalf of the entire office, we wish you all the best in your new endeavors. We all really enjoyed working with you.

We are ___ good terms now. We had a disagreement about the budget last week but we've worked out our differences and everything is OK now.

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

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.