He ____ (bear) it all with her usual patience.
bore
His breath _____ (stink) of garlic.
stank
The news had _____ (spread) and was causing great excitement.
spread
My sweater ____ (shrink) in the wash.
shrank
She ___ (lead) the horse back into the stable.
led
Leaves still ____ (cling) to the branches.
clung
My finger ____ (bleed) after I'd cut it.
bled
The beaver had ___ (gnaw) the wood.
gnawed/gnawn
She sipped a mouthful of water and then suddenly ____ (spit) it out.
spat
St George ____ (slay) the dragon.
slew
