Tom was ________ to win the 100-metre hurdles, but he fell to the ground and missed the chance..
—You’ve been silent the whole day, man! — I’m feeling ______ blue today. I didn’t do well in the speech contest.
—Must you play that music so loud, uh? I’ve got an interview tomorrow! —Terribly sorry, buddy. I ______ you could hear it.
The students in our school expected ______ more time for reviews and exercises before the College Entrance Examination next year.
Scientists have come to the conclusion_______ the temperature on Earth is getting higher and higher.
The woman said nothing but to ______ a weak smile on hearing the news that her beloved ex-husband would marry a young lady.