There was _____time ______I hated to go to school.

There's no bus now, and we can't get home _______ by taxi.

Don’t try to _____ your boss; he won’t plan to employ me—a fresh student.

In view of all sorts of rumors and guesses, experts carried out some careful and scientific research and         the possibility of a second earthquake in this area.

Does this meal cost $50? I ____something far better than this?