—It is raining hard. Will you go to your friend’s birthday party? —I promised him to go, but the heavy rain really places me in a ______. I’m not sure whether I will go or not.
_________ the fact that he was not a trained economist, his achievements were remarkable.
--- Would you please tell me what time it is? --- It’s five minutes to nine ______ my watch.
Pleasant music is often played_____classes to make students refreshed and relaxed for a while.
Can’t you notice that there is little time left? Please tell me the whole thing _______.
Too bad—— I missed the early train ______ only a few minutes!