Replace the italicized words and word combinations with a synonym in an appropriate form.
to be startled ● to borrow from ● to manage well enough ● beside ● wouldn’t mind ● to keep body and soul together ● it was all the same to me

1) I went over during the interval and sat down (next) to her.
2) I was earning barely enough money (to make both ends meet).
3) I thought if I cut out coffee for the next two weeks I could (do well enough).
4) I was (struck) when the menu was brought.
5) My guest sighed, “If you insist I (won’t object to) having some asparagus”.
6) It would be terrible to be obliged (to take money from) my guest if I didn’t have enough to pay for the bill.
7) (It made no difference to me now), so I ordered coffee for myself and an ice-cream and coffee for her.