I lost my way in complete darkness and, ______ matters worse, it began to rain.

Can you finish the work better with ______ money and ______ people

Often，even a common thing of the past can ________ the image of life in the ancient time.

You seem to be familiar with New York —I _______ there for three years It’sgreat to be back

Mr. Smith spoke slowly and clearly to _____ all of us students could follow him.