The railway track runs . . . . . . . . the river.

He tried to open the tin . . . . . . . . a knife.

His birthday is . . . . . . . . next Sunday.

He has been absent . . . . . . . . a fortnight.

Everybody blamed him . . . . . . . . the accident.

Modern industry abounds . . . . . . . . opportunities for young people with good scientific qualifications.

A dictionary has information . . . . . . . . words.

Betty doesn't have a job . . . . . . . . the moment.

My father will retire from service . . . . . . . . a year.