The paint came off as a result of _________ to the rain. I must repaint the windows before they go rusty.
It was stupid ____ him for help. Everyone knows that he is very mean.
It is no ____ arguing with Bill because he will never change his mind.
Joan together with her parents ____ going to visit the Summer Palace this Saturday.
The summer holiday is just ____ the corner. How do you plan to spend it?
____ hands and knees Helen Thayer got the tent up.