Lawrence’s novel was rejected at first, but it later came to be ______ as a work of genius.

(2014·河北高三教学质量监测)While working outdoors，Linda was________by the heat and fell to the ground，unconscious.

---Does your brother serve in the army?---No, not now. But he ________ in the army for 8 years.

In class the teacher ___ the finance project in simple but vivid language to make it easier for us to understand.

I am really sorry if my comments on the matter ____ you.