The army officer _______ his men to fire as soon as the enemies came up.

The accident happened on such an evening with strong winds __________ by heavy rain. 

— Well, that was really a good meal. I _____ you were a really good cook. — Thank you. 

I am really sorry if my comments on the matter ____ you. 

Lawrence’s novel was rejected at first, but it later came to be ______ as a work of genius.