She devoted herself ______ to her research and it earned her a good reputation in her field.

After four years’ research, we now have a ______ better understanding of the disease.

The food ran out early, but __________ the party was a success according to the guests present that evening.

Time is pressing. Although the weather was terrible, we carried on the work ________.

— How is everything going on with you in the UK?
— Quite well. Not so smoothly as I hoped, _____.

The doctor will see you again next week. _____, you must rest as much as possible.

The final score of the basketball match was 96-97. We were only _____ beaten.

A volcano in Indonesia erupted on November the 16th, 2013, and _____, hundreds of people were killed. 

Last night Mr. Crook didn’t come back at the usual time. ______，he met some friends and stayed out until midnight.

He has decided to settle ____in France because he is fond of the romantic country.