I sympathize, I can’t really do verymuch to help them out of the difficulties.

How about the suggestion Prof. Smith at the meeting last Friday— The committee discussed it for hours without a decision made.

he distance was too far and the timewas short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train.

it is to have a cold drink on such a hot day!

Our city has experienced ___this year as it did last year.