2. During the war there was a serious lack of food. It was not unusual that even the wealthy families had to ______ bread for days.
I need one more stamp before my collection______.
Is there a shop around ______ I can get some stamps and envelops?
—Li Ming went abroad in 2000. —No wonder. I ______ him ever since.
It won’t be quite a long time ________ your son is back, so don’t be worried.
—Can I use your tape recorder for a while? —Yes, ____________.