Maria would not go to the party, as she had no fine dress, no jewelry _____.
When I finished the story, Lenin jumped up from his chair and started pacing the floor, ______, deep in thought.
I left for the office earlier than usual this morning ______ traffic jam.
Overjoyed to see his long lost friends, Carter ______ a toast to the health of them all.
"I ______ poetry as the food of the love," said Darcy.
I hope you don't mind me ______ you sir, but is there much money involved in the will?