_________ after a long walk, Kate called and said she couldn't come to the party.
“It isn’t the first time I ________ at home,” he said frankly.
The problem should be dealt with by the government ________ ordinary people.
We showed great pity to the poor old man, for ________ life was hard in the past.
Messi’s talents _____ in comparison with other football players.
The students were all standing by the swimming pool, ______ swimming suits.