____ a lot of work to do, all the workers are not allowed to take their holidays.

With his mother　　 him, he is getting on well with his work.

Not far from the school there was a garden,         owner seated in it playing chess with his little grandson every afternoon．

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

Walter offered us a lift when he was leaving the office, but our work _______, we refused his offer.