1. clutching the precious bundle in my hand I ________ it through the letter box

2. I had to ________ do with a bicycle that looked as though it had been hit several times.

3. The post office in this country district didn't use vans because of the ________ .

4. Once out in the open air I experienced a violent ________ but soon the sun came out.

5. It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly ________ me to finish and get on the road.

6. The first thing was to be ________ since you started at a time when most people were asleep.

7. These letters should be put to one side and old Charlie, the handwriting ________ would look through them later.

8. expecting to hear a happy ________ of surprise from young Richard. As I hurried away

9. Ted was always calm and optimistic. He never let himself get ________ by the job.

10. The shouts of joy coming from some houses as I put the mail through the letter ________ made up for the discomfort and.