172. Since the disaster of September 11, American economy has got into a jam. The underlined part probably means _____.
I smell something __________ in the kitchen. Can I call you back in a minute?
We all know that, __________, the situation will get worse.
—Have you known Dr. Jackson for a long time? —Yes, since she ______ the Chinese Society.
I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good ______.
The lawyer rarely wears anything other than jeans and a T-shirt ______ the season.