With so many friends me, I had no difficulty finishing the work on time.
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.