come to a conclusion; cut up; look ahead; arrest one's attention; have no alternative; become skillful at; lie in wait for

Whenever we are in trouble, we must __________ and encourage ourselves.
Her laughter __________ and we all stared at her.
Let's __________ the meat __________ and share with each other.
Ralph was __________ that Martin was only interested in himself.
The new method caught on and many peasants __________ it.
Little did I know what troubles were __________ me when I got home.
If he wants to get to Chicago by tonight he __________ except to go by air.