1. .......... an eye for the finer things in life, Tom almost went bankrupt. It was like he couldn't balance his budget and spent way too much on luxurious goods.

2. .......... the aid of many rescue workers, we got the situation under control rather quickly. We wouldn't have had so much success in this natural disaster zone without them.

3. I don't want anyone to stray from the deadline. Everyone must submit their stories on time, .......... exception! the editor told his reporters at the meeting.

4. Please accept this gift from us .......... compliments to your wife. Her dinner party last week was wonderful and elegant. Thanks again.

5. The train arrived .......... any delays. The railway system in this country is very good.

6. He's acting .......... rhyme or reason right now. He just lost his wife and he is not rational. Give him a couple of days to come to terms with what has happened to him.

7. You can have fun .......... reason. You don't have to be so daring. You are our son and we want you to be more careful!

8. It's .......... my rights to get a lawyer! So, I don't want to say anything more until my lawyer gets here.

9. I want a room ......... a view of the ocean. I won't settle for anything else.

10. We're .......... striking distance, Captain, the police sniper said. "Good. Be ready to fire on my command," the Captain replied.