Mother was busily cooking; in the meantime, I was just watching TV.

He is in need of money.

I can't agree with your opinion in this respect.

Carbon dioxide is not a poison in itself.

We have to consider the problem in the light of cultural differences.

She loved me in the same way that I loved her.

In return for helping you with your studies, I'd like to ask a small favor of you.

First, in order to get a feel for your favourite author's work, transcribe and copy in full.

She found the evening boring and uninteresting, in short, a waste of time.

In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult.