By 16: 30, _____ was almostclosing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold.(2012.江西)
--- Haven't I told you that I like the beef well done?---Yes, but I _____ it longer than I usually do.
_____ good, these cookies sell well.
What ______ public is concerned about is whether medical workers and scientists will be able to find for this new disease in a short time.
Knowing how long the test would last, the students who finished ____ back and waited until the end of the exam.
The captain ordered the crew to throw ____ the side of the ship all heavy guns and even stores in order to raise the boat in the water.