________ lack of interest, Tom kept trying hard to catch up with others.
The entire hall burst into a great cheer and applause ______ the Nobel Prize winner appeared on the stage accompanied by the chairman.
— I see you got a “D” in biology. _______ ?—Well. I found that subject hard. I think I’ll drop it for history.
Having an outdoor meal is always fun, but it can also be damaging to the planet if ______.
—Every now and then I get hungry for Chinese food. Let’s dine out tonight.—Forget it. My money_______.
So interested in the ancient town _______ that they decided to stay there for another few days.