______ the scene, he couldn’t help thinking of the description in a book ____ by a British novelist.
It was the fourth time that Tom _____ in the maths exam.
We are flying at _____ altitude of 6,000 meters and perhaps we will get there at _____ midnight.
---Tom, what a pity. I almost succeeded yesterday. ---I told you to be careful before. ___________
The young member made several proposals, none of __________ considered practical or acceptable.
—Well, did you miss the early train? —Yes, but had I hurried, I _______.