Both husband and wife worked long hours, which put a great _________ on their relationship.

In spite of a few problems, the marathon got off to a punctual __________

Thanks to the lifeguard's ________ action, the children were saved from being swept out to sea.

The ________ date for the competition is tomorrow, so get your entries in.

He didn't think he'd get to sleep, but eventually he _______ off.

We _______ like a house on fire from the moment we first met.

She ________ in touch with her school friends for years and years.

My brother was a gifted footballer, and all of us ________ up to him with respect.

My mother _________ her feelings forcibly when we kicked the football through the kitchen window.

She's only nine, but she's already a _________ cook, and has produced some delicious meals.

We're depending on you to come up with some ________ ideas. We need inspiration.

I always sleep _________ when I'm at the seaside. It must be the healthy air.

The children are still ________ awake. They're much too excited to settle down.

Please don't ask me to navigate, I'm ________ at reading maps.

My sister's a very _________ swimmer; in fact, she's the school champion.