Let’s read the novel together, （ ）？

Mary didn’t say （ ） she would return, but I believe she’ll be back for dinner.

（ ） born in Chicago, the author is most famous for his stories about New York City.

He was never （ ） of experimenting with different ways of planting his crops.

Humble （ ） it may be, there is no place like home.

The committee members meet _____ every Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Smoking is not good （ ） you because it can affect your health.

We consider_____the instrument be adjusted each time it is use

（ ） when she started complaining.

It’s too late to go out. _____， it’s going to rain.

He studies so hard to avoid （ ） at the bottom of the class.

He had his book () at his own expense.