_____ the absence of the manager, we were unable to decide on the date of the celebration.
37. The little girl cried _____ she saw the dog.
36. On Christmas Day people walk about in the street _____ their best.
35. When a person wants to operate the computer, _____ read instructions first.
34. _____ many other scientists, Albert Einstein enjoyed music besides scientific research work.
33. He did as much as he _____ her.