I don't think we'll talk him ... staying at home - he is such an outdoorsy kind of guy.

I wonder when I will get round... cleaning the attic at  last.

He will punish you... telling a lie.

How can we avoid... meeting him?

Don't blame him... failing to help you - he did his best.

Nick persisted... trying though nobody believed that he would succeed.

She always puts... packing till the very last moment.

He cannot face.. being rejected again.

Try to talk him ... buying this house; it costs a small fortune!