It was a pity that the great writer died ________his works unfinished.
Books are the important records we keep___ man’s thoughts, ideas and feelings.
I don’t really work here; I ___ until the new secretary arrives.
Tom sat under a tree and seeing his friend, ___ up in no time.
Being lazy ___ Peter his job.
In order not to be disturbed, I spent three days ___ up in my study.