_______ a hot summer afternoon, Tom goes boating with his cousin in the river near his house.

hid himself behind the door, from__________ he could hear the steps of his father clearly

Excuse me for breaking in, ______ I have some news for you[ ]

was always ______ his best in any danger, but at that moment he froze.

Can you understand me —Sorry. I can _________ understand what you’ve said.