After the meeting was over, the secretary _____ the new workers to the master’s office.

After going into the concert hall, the mother _____ a friend and went over to greet him.

When the dog attacked me, I _________ myself with a stick.

--- How did you like Nick’s performance last night? --- To be honest, his singing didn’t ___________________ to me much.

 Hurricane Sandy's arrival and its effects ________ New York's offices being closed for three days.