It suddenly ________to me that I had forgotten to bring my umbrella with me.
It was the most boring report we had ever had. It ___ four hours.
The thieves ran away as fast as possible at the ___ of the policemen.
I wished to make a round-the-world tour by plane but I hadn't enough money to pay for the ___.
____ my specially-made bicycle is being made for a long journey.
Mary always ___ some difficult questions to me.