Mary has _______ a difficult question to me.
“How long do you suppose it is _______ he left for Japan?” “No more than half a month.”
Mr Zhang is mild in character. He never shouts ____ he is very angry.
John shut everybody out of the kitchen _______ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party.
_______ rich one may be there is always something one wants.
_______ the punishment was unjust, he accepted it without complaint.