________ in a heavy rain, the teacher fell ill and couldn’t but _____ for a leave.
Not until he retired from teaching three years ago ________ having a holiday abroad.
—I can't help but feel very ________ about the matter. Linda, my dear, tell me the truth. —Oh, Mum, there is nothing between Tom and me.
He ________ a wonderful speech at the graduation ceremony.
Seeing the terrible scene, many problems crowded ________my head.
When gold was discovered in California, thousands of people rushed there _______ it.