When the expression first came into being, people refused (拒绝)to use it but _____ they began to accept it.
Jack offered us a big meal when he was leaving the office, but our work ____, we refused it.
For him __________ stage is just __________ means of making a living.
He is known _____ a scientist and famous _____ his research on rice.
Can you lend me the magazine _____ last week?
I live at a busy street and the loud noise nearly ____me mad.