John received an invitation to dinner, and with work        he gladly accepted it.

It was a pity that the great writer died _______his works unfinished.

Opposite the old town is the 5500 meters Yulong Xueshan Mountain, its peak_______ with snow.

The sales _____ steadily, the factory needs an increasing supply of raw material.                                                   

With all the problems ______, the manager went home and had a good rest.