（ ） my delight, our school football team won the game easily.

The wind_____us and we won the sailing race.

Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, （ ） to find it locked.

It was in Johnson’s hotel （ ） the business meeting was held last year.

He criticized everything and everybody, and even _____ his few friends.

The degree （ ） you maintain your mental health may depend on certain simple environmental factors.

Richard is American, John is British—they have different （ ）.

When he really does something wrong, he is willing to （ ）.

The factory, including its machines and buildings, （ ） burnt last night.

The weather was good except for an （ ） shower.

Millions of Americans take vitamins and minerals, （ ） that these pills can help to prevent serious illnesses.

Don’t let the child play with scissors （ ） he cuts himself.