________ the punishment was unjust , he would accept it without saying anything, because he knew it was the rule of the company.
–This summer is very hot. --Yes, but it’s not __________ as hot as last summer.
Our teacher entered the classroom, __________.
–What do you think the noise was? --It ___________ a cat.
Do you know the _________ of the saying I just quoted?
He is very stubborn, it is impossible to argue _____________ what he doesn’t want to.