In all his life, Dickens wrote a large number of excellent novels in the 19th century, _____ some are still popular nowadays.
It was only when I reread his poems recently ______ I began to appreciate their beauty.
—Why didn’t you buy the MP4 player? —I’d like to have, but I was £20 ______.
—I wonder if you could go with me to the shopping mall. —Don’t disturb me. I ______ my experiment report all the morning and haven’t finished yet.
—Would you mind if I open the door? —______
She was so angry that she rushed out into the rain ______ I could stop her.