Next Stage 3,4,5

"Is that Italian restaurant next to the bookstore new?" "No, I think ( ) for more than a year now."

We ( ) European history at the moment.

The population of this city increased ( ) three percent last year.

I have heard of the new theory, but I have no idea ( )

You must run fast all the way; ( ) you will be late for the meeting.

Most of the students are quite keen on studying English. keen on = ?

A: Could I possibly see you at your office after lunch? B: ( ) A: I'd like to talk about tomorrow's meeting.

She always puts ( ) she should in her cookies.

You are expected to get there by noon. Leave at once, ( ) you'll be late.

Although my trip to Hokkaido was very ( ), I enjoyed it.

A book is not always good just ( ) it is written by a famous writer.

If our luck holds, we will reach London in ( ) two hours or so.

My father used to give me ( ) when I was depressed.

I have five boxes here. One is full of books and ( ) are all empty.

"How do I like you in the Meiji uniform? You look great. It really ( ) you!"

They have been playing loud music for two hours! It is getting on my ( ). Could you ask them to turn it down?

I'm tired of talking about the accident. Let's change the ( ).

( ) did I dream of my success in this business.

I tried and tried to call you but couldn't reach you. Where ( ) at three o'clock?

"Hurry up or we'll be late!" "Don't worry. I'll be ready ( ) two minutes."

There is a gap between the legal status of a teenager and the harm he is ( ) of doing.

It's ( ) that I'd like to take may dog for a long walk.

This price is far ( ) the reach of most consumers.

I will never forget ( ) Mt. Fuji for the first time.

The battery in this mobile phone usually ( ) about three or four days.

It is difficult to frame a definition ( ) is both comprehensive and accurate.

I realized I didn't have enough money at the checkout counter, so I kept ( ) I really needed and left the rest.

They decided to ( ) the outdoor concert because of the approaching typhoon.

Ken has to be more ( ) of others' feelings.

Our coach walked too fast ( ) up with him.

You will find few, ( ) good buys in this market.

Is there anything for ( ) on?

Robert ( ) goes to concerts because they are so expensive.

In Europe, everywhere you go, you hear people ( ) different languages.

I will place the book ( ) the table after I have finished reading it.

The economist, a Nobel-prize winner, ( ) bankrupt when he put his theory into practice.

A: I'm sorry, but this parking area is for residents only. B:( ) A: This is a private parking area.

I don't like to live in a house ( ) privacy is impossible.

You should get rid of the books that you no longer read as soon as possible. get rid of = ?

Let's toss a coin to decide the order to draw a card, ( )?

My father seemed ( ) to hear that his proposal for the new project was rejected.

"How ( ) are the Olympic Games held?" "They are held every four years."

Would you be ( ) to show me the way to the hotel?

I had never been able to cook a good vegetable soup ( ) I came across this recipe.

There were roses on ( ) side of the door.

Please give my best ( ) to your mother.

"Did you get tickets for the concert yesterday?" "Oh, yes. But I ( ) wait in line for almost three hours."

No doubt my mother objects ( ) out in the rain at night.

I have ( ) with the dentist this afternoon.

James doesn't want to eat anything, but I'll ( ) him to eat something.

My father used to smoke during meals. I couldn't ( ).

Generally, professional soccer players earn ( ) money than professional baseball players in Japan.

A new library is already ( ) in the city.

During the summer vacation, it rained for a week on end. on end = ?

He is always finding fault with the work of his secretary. finding fault with = ?

If I ( ) at the station five minutes earlier, I could have caught the train.

I enjoyed the book and ( )

I was offered that job at the international company, but I ( ) can't believe it.

That is ( ) rainbow I have ever seen.

The trouble with video games ( ) can tempt children away from studying.