— What a pity!— Yes, I ____ his not trying it, but in vain. [ ]

John has really got the job because he showed me the official letter ______ him it.

The mountain village was by the snow for more than a month, so food was badly needed. [ ]

Never before ______ to ______ what his parents expect of him more than it is today

____________is it from your home to the city centre—Less than 20 minutes by underground.