While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ______ by wild animals.

He complained to the bookseller that there were several pages ______ in the book.

Americanseat______vegetablesperpersontodayastheydidin1910.

Shewasso______thenoisethatshesentthechildrentobed.

Homing pigeon is useful as a ______ carrier because when taken from home, it will return atthe first opportunity.