The snowstorm ________ our difficulties.

John’s sister ______ herself with one glass of beer. 

When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we ___ up, her voice had been full of life

The young man, who had rushed into the fire to save the old man, _____ rewarding.

—Have you heard about that school bus accident?—Yes, fortunately all on board including the driver ________.