John shut everybody out of the kitchen ________ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party.
My school isn't far from here. It's only ________ walk.
— Who is in the reading room? The lights are all on.— ___________.
The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism _______ the wildlife in the area.
He went out without an umbrella , __________ in the rain.
I wish I ___________ the star last night.