— Will you be         this afternoon, John?— I am afraid not. I have an appointment with my dentist.

With increasing working pressure, Anthony has ________ time to spend with his friends than before.

— Does Jim do his new job well? — __________ his old job. — How stupid! I fear there's no hope for him. 

In big cities, some workers from the countryside have been tired of moving around and wish for a more    ______ life.

After the long journey, the three of them went back home, _________