I believe it is D because the allies weren't formed yet before war broke out but when it did, that's when the allies were formed.
Answer:
1. I had some money.
2. She sang songs well.
3. they were playing cricket.
4. You had given the money.
5. He had to speak English
6. There was a man under the tree.
7. She could pass the exam.
8. They went on a trip.
9. This table helped us for a long time.
No it's not it's describing terrible experience of being an bird stuck into a cage.
Fervent, intent, purposeful, determined, industrious, ambitious. Earnest, resolute,serious
I think someone is knocking at the door