He handed in the essay two days later than his classmates,but it was still _____the time limit set by the teacher.
-Might I lend your bicycle to Zhou Lan, Jim?-_______ Anyhow I need to stay at home, helping my sister with her maths.
It's everyone's desire that every effort ___ to realize the China Dream.
At first the officer ______ to make a statement, but later she agreed.
All Mrs Smith's efforts to tidy the room were _____ because her grandson soon made a mess of it again.
___ is left over may be put into the refrigerator, ____ it will keep for two or three weeks.