As is often the case, the fact that something is cheap doesn’t _____ mean it’s of low quality.
The reason_____ she gave for not being present was _____the heavy snow prevented her coming.
Often he______ sit for hours doing nothing at all when he was in low spirits.
—What are you anxious about? — ____
Mrs. White found her husband ________by letters and papers and________ very worried.
—Are you feeling ____ better today?—Thanks a lot. I feel ____ better now following the doctor’s advice.