She would say she was kept very busy, ____ she meant to refuse his invitation to dinner．

I called you at 5:00 yesterday afternoon, but no one answered.—Sorry. I _______ football with my friends at that time.

158. It is said in the book that ThomasEdison _____ the world leading inventor for about sixty years.

My brother used to _______ up late, but now he is used to _______ up early.

When the kids were asked __________ they needed most, they said they wanted to feel important and loved.