I ___ him to arrive in time for dinner.

I sat near the entrance for a long time ___ him, but he didn’t arrive.

He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater ___ in publishing.

The information-office at the station ___ that all trains were running about one hour behind time.

I could tell he was surprised from the ___ on his face.

Because the company was doing more business, it was necessary to ___ the factory.