So many directors ________, the board meeting had to be put off.

_________left before the deadline, it doesn’t seem likely that John will finish the job.

John doesn’t work hard at his lesson and feels really nervous with the final exam _________. 

I received an invitation to dinner from my friend，and with my work 　　　　，I gladly accepted it.

With nothing ________ to burn, the fire became weak and finally died out before the firefighters came.