When my father lost his job our living _______ had to be cut to the bone.

To our great joy, his health has improved ______.

After staying in room for weeks, the lady was advised to go to the outside world to ______ her confidence as well as health. 

— How do you like his new novel? — It is ____ interesting than I expected. 

We can't use it to tie the goods because it ________ be broken at the weakest position.