It rained heavily last night. ________, much of the farm and forest land has been destroyed. ( ).

The enemy troop could hardly makeany advance, and ________ could they fall back.

Would you mind my___________ here—___________. We can’t stand it!

y dived into the water and after ______ seemedto be a long time, he came up again.

Our teacher always gives us good advice. We should follow .