There being no witness on the spot, the police were delayed by the ________of information about the crime. 

It is said that dogs will keep you _________for as long as you want when you are feeling lonely. 

After a short ________, I got my bag from the thief’s hand successfully.

My child didn't feel quite himself these days. The doctor said it was just a flu. What    __________!

The police are trying to find out the ________ of the man killed in the traffic accident.