He handed in the essay two days later than his classmates,but it was still _____the time limit set by the teacher.
I __________ the poor rabbit, but I didn't have the right drugs with me at that moment.
-Why didn't you buy the gold ring?-I __________,but I didn't have the money.
-That must have been a long trip.-Yeah, it __________ us a whole week to get there.
-Why didn't you remind him of the possible danger?-But what __________? He never listens to me.
-How did you like the concert last night?-I enjoyed it very much, but the dancers __________ a better job.