There is an obvious between the cultures of the West and East.
—How long did the meeting last this afternoon?—It was supper time _________ the meeting was over.
She _________ his number in the phone book to make sure that she had got it right.
The meeting will begin at ten.So you have to be there _________ 9:50.
—Mum,I think I’m _________ to get back to school.—Not really dear.You’d better stay at home for another day or two.
—Do you regret spending 500 dollars on the overcoat?—No,I would have paid _________ if the shop owner had insisted.