"Studying chemistry is like fighting an......... battle for me. I don't get it as fast as others and I have to constantly ask for help," Doug told his brother.

His professor told him that if he did all of the extra credit work, he would have a......... chance of passing the course.

He thought that Sarah would be a great builder as soon as she found he......... . She had intelligence and skill; she just had to build her confidence.

"How is the deck coming along, Larry?" "Fine and ......... ," he replied.

"What did you think of my idea?" the assistant asked the boss. The boss replied, "I think it is great. It needs a little fine......... but I think that we can implement it by next week."

"That is great that you are planning on doing better in college than I did but fine ......... butter no parsnips," his sister reminded him.

"I am sorry. I know he's your brother but I can't give him a job with my construction company. The guy is smart but has no coordination. He's all fingers and......... ," Steve told him.

"Can I ask you a personal question, Bill?" Mary asked. "......... away," he replied.

"How is your business doing?" his brother asked. "Well, we are finally firing on all......... and we are starting to get more customers every day. So, not bad," he replied.

"Do I have to make an appointment or reservation," the customer asked. She informed him that their restaurant worked on a 'first come, first......... basis' and that she would not have to do either.