He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was ________ from the outside world.

----The boss said we had only three days to finish the task. ----No problem. We have already _________ two thirds of it.

Many died or returned home, but most remained in California to _______ for themselves in the new town. 

The merchant made me promise not to ______ where the goods were hidden.

Voices were _____ as the argument between the two motorists became more bad-tempered.