Martin was highly________ by Tom's ________ jokes.

The boss showed his________ of Tom's hard work in the company by raising his pay to $ 5,000 a month.

(2013·齐鲁名校二模)Though the suspect refused to admit that he had stolen the    precious diamond at first,  he ________ and admitted    everything when he was shown the videotape.

– May I have a word with you? I won't ______ much of your time.  – Sure.

(2013·安徽高考)________ in the early 20th century, the school keeps on inspiring children's love of art.