This dictionary, few pages ___are missing, is of great importance

Washington ______ get very hot and sticky in summertime. July and August are usually the warmest months.

The ______ workers are shopping now.

There were already five people in the car but they managed to take me as well. —It ________ a comfortable journey.

Hi，Peter. Long time no see. —Oh，it’s you，Jack. I’m sorry I didn’t ________ you at first.