He got home late ____________ the traffic was heavy.
-What's the time now?- ______ my watch, it is 4-o'clock.
My father was warned by the neighbours that we were ______.
Lily's decision to leave was rather ______. I had thought she would stay at school for a few more weeks.
Winter is coming and the people who are homeless need warm clothes to protect themselves ______ the cold.
John thinks it won't be long _he is ready for his new job.