1.  Melissa hesitated, trying to think of a tactful way of telling him the truth.

2.  The others looked suitably impressed.

3.  Patti hollered up the stairs.

4.  She chuckled at the memory.

5.  They used explosives to blow the door off the front of the building.?

6.  - a thorn bush for the editor to hide in.

7.  - why are we losing the heritage of so many traditional pubs?

8.  Recalled to the colours ... Rejoin the Regiment.

9.  Well, yes - a few show some reluctance at the calling-back Need some - further treatment.