If it ________ for the heavy rain then, we would have arrived here ahead of time.
We surely desire that the tour leader ________us immediately of any change in the travel schedules.
The two sportsmen congratulated each other________winning the match by shaking hands.
He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was _______ from the outside world.
People may have different opinions about Karen, but I admire her. ________, she is a great musician.
—Could you be so kind as to close the window? — ________.