Little ________ that we were watching his every move，so he seemed to be going his own way in this business.

I've tried very hard to improve my English.But by no means ________ with my progress.

He jumped at the opportunity when he saw the advertisement in a newspaper，because barely ________ make ends meet.

Every evening after dinner，if not ________ from work，I will spend some time walking my dog.

—Did Linda see the traffic accident?
—No，no sooner ________ than it happened.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

—What was it that caused the party to be put off?
—________ the invitations.

________ this way can we smooth the difficulty we are faced with now.

Not until I read your letter ________ the true state of the affairs.

________ going to the program If You Are the One，she knew she had to be there or her mother would be unhappy.

Seldom ________ TV when he studied in senior high school.