—Why were you so late for work today?— __________ to the office was very slow this morning because of the traffic.
The teacher _____ that the pupils finish their compositions at once.
Miss Kate smiled at them all, _____ to say something, and went quietly out.
We may have dreams because we have needs that are _____ in our daily lives.
The lower room was in darkness, but by _____ his way he found the bag.
It was only when her sorrow that Tom looked at her.